Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Amachi program matches youth ages 7-14 who have an incarcerated parent with a mentor. Mentors are recruited through churches. This is a faith-based program. Mentors spend a minimum or 2 to 4 hours per month with a youth, building relationships which help the youth become a confident, competent and caring individual.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and willing to commit to 2 to 4 hours each month with the youth. Volunteers will be asked to complete a in-depth interview, references will be checked and a criminal background check, including a Department of Motor Vehicle record check will be completed.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Sioux Empire

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Penny Powers, (605) 334-1632, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1000 N. West Ave Suite 300 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (See a map)

Directions:

Big Brothers Big Sisters is located in Suite 300 on the northeast corner of Madison St. and West Ave. in the Non-Profit Center.

Miscellaneous Information

Is this a court ordered volunteer opportunity?
	No
Is this a youth volunteer opportunity?
	Yes
If a student volunteer opportunity what is the minimum age required?
	16 years old
Is this a corporate group volunteer opportunity?
	No
Is this a family volunteer opportunity?
	Yes
Is this a volunteer opportunity for youth groups with adult supervision?
	No

5 Overall Experience   
I am able to make a difference in the life of a child.

As a school base mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters I am able to make a difference in the life of my little sister. In a recent interview my little sister described me as "a angel from heaven". I never new that spending one hour a week with a child eating lunch, playing games, doing homework, or just talking could make such a big difference in a child's life. Paula posted by palbers on March 15, 2003