Nonprofit
Published 6 days ago
Be a Big!
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Harrisonburg, VA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Meet for at least 1 hour 2-4 times a month
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
50
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Education, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Volunteer requirements are to be 18 years or older and willing to complete screening (interview, background checks, etc.). Commit to being matched with a Little for at least 6 months (3 semesters for college students).
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs youth (Littles) ages 6-14 with screened, caring adult mentors (Bigs). Matches meet 2-4 times a month in the community or at facilitated events to have fun, build connections, and provide support.
You can make a difference as a mentor to a local youth! Seriously, you don’t need special skills, talents, or prior mentoring experience. It just takes a little time, a little encouragement, and a laugh or two, so every youth has what - and who - they need to achieve a bigger and brighter future. Mentorship sounds huge, but guess what? IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG!
To become a Big, you will need to:
- live in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County
- be 18 years of age or older
- commit to volunteer for 6 or 12 months (2-3 semesters), depending on the program
- complete an application, interview, training, and background checks
Private Group Details:
- Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- Donation Requested
- There is a small fee to run background checks for each individual volunteer that would be required. Donations are always welcome as we are a nonprofit.
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in or near Harrisonburg, VA
Associated Location
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Office
1014 Reservoir Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia, US
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