Volunteer Opportunity Details:

We have a great number of unmatched children in our program who are patiently waiting for a volunteer. Children often ask us "When am I going to get a Big Sister or Big Brother?" We can only say, "we are trying our best to find you one." Help us make a child's wish come true and become a Big Brother or Big Sister. You don't need a lot of money or special skills, just the willingness to include another person in your life and be a friend. Although the one year commitment may seem a bit intimidating, our matches often last much longer because volunteers find their match to not only be fun, but personally satisfying as well.

Volunteers will be required to attend an orientation and training. A home visit by the caseworker to the volunteers home is also required. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older,willing to submit four references, undergo a background check and driving record check, have access to an automobile and ready to be a positive role model. The commitment is for 3-5 hours weekly and a minimum of one year is required.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara County

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Low-income / Poverty Children (5-12) Minorities This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Mentoring Services Poverty We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Tutoring Recreational Activities / Sports

Contact Person: Stephanie Dust, Sr. Caseworker, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

86 Park Avenue Lockport, NY 14094 (See a map)

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Lockport Newfane North Tonawanda
Counties:		Niagara

5 Overall Experience   
My volunteer experience has been, and still is, wonderful.

I have been a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara County for almost 2 years now. It has been a wonderful experience, for both myself and my little sister. It is unfortunate how many children are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister and do not have one. You only need to be open-minded, responsible and committed - you dont need to have special skills or a lot of money. Volunteer today! posted by Tonya1 on April 22, 2004