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School-Based Mentoring

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Moines, IA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    30-60 minutes per week for a minimum of 12 months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    15+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must be 15 years old or older, and complete a questionnaire, orientation and interview. We conduct background checks on each of our mentors to ensure the safety of the child.

    Description

    By mentoring a child, you defend their potential. You inspire and empower them to believe in themselves and achieve their biggest possible futures.

    For School-Based Mentoring, Bigs visit their Littles once a week at school for 30-60 minutes. They can play games, do homework or read together. Bigs must be high school age (15 years old or older to do this program. A year commitment is required to be a School-Based Big.

    School-Based Plus is an extension of our School-Based Mentoring Program, giving matches the opportunity to meet once a month outside of the school setting. For this option, the Big must be 18 years or older, and the match must be together for three months or longer. A year commitment is required to be a School-Based Plus Big.

    By mentoring a child, you defend their potential. You inspire and empower them to believe in themselves and achieve their biggest possible futures.

    For School-Based Mentoring, Bigs visit their Littles once a week at school for 30-60 minutes. They can play games, do homework or read together. Bigs must be high school age (15 years old or older to do this program. A year commitment is required to be a School-Based Big.

    School-Based Plus is an extension of our School-Based Mentoring Program, giving matches the opportunity to meet once a month outside of the school setting. For this option, the Big must be 18 years or older, and the match must be together for three months or longer. A year commitment is required to be a School-Based Plus Big.

    Location

    On-site
    2130 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, US

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