Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Site based mentors share educational and recreational activities with an elementary aged child who could benefit personally & academically from having a special friend that offers attention and encouragement during the school year. The relationship you build with your Little Brother or Sister will make a BIG difference in his or her life and yours, too! Activities take place during after school and evening hours at a set location (school or community center) for 1.5 hours, 1 day per week.

Volunteers must be available one day per week Monday-Thursday from 3:30 - 5:00 PM or 4:00 - 5:30PM. Several sites available in the City of Buffalo. Teen volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and a high school junior. Community volunteers age 18 to senior citizens are also encouraged to get involved.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Erie County

Volunteers will work with the following groups Children (5-12) This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Unpaid Interns Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Literacy Education & Technology Mentoring Services We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Recreational Activities / Sports Math / Science Tutoring Reading

Contact Person: Alicia Bartsch, Dir. of Community Relations, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

85 River Rock Drive, Suite 107 Buffalo, NY 14207 (See a map)

Directions:

Volunteers in the Site-Based Mentoring Program meet with their Little at a school or community center. There are several sites in the City of Buffalo.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Nationwide:

Available throughout all of the US

5 Overall Experience   
This experienced has enriched my life in more ways than I ever could have imagined.

I have gained so much by being a Big Sister these past 4 years. My Little Sister is growing up right before my eyes. She is now learning how to drive! It is so rewarding being with her and watching her grow and go through ups and downs in her life. She has been through a lot in her family life and knowing that I will always be there for her as a constant in her life makes me feel better. I recently got married and she was a Junior Bridesmaid in my wedding party. She was so thrilled to dress up and get all "dolled up" and seeing her happy for me brings tears to my eyes. Although we only see each other about once or twice a month, knowing we are there for each other to call at a moment's notice is what is most rewarding. I have gained so much being a Big Sister in this program that it goes beyond words. posted by kareno68@aol.com on July 12, 2004