BBBS Younger Students

Students are recommended for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program by their parent or guardian or school personnel (teacher, guidance counselor, etc.) who have identified the child as being in need of a positive role model.  Students attend Equity Plus/Title I elementary schools throughout the school district.  Your friendship and guidance will help them mature, grow in confidence and consider their future in new ways.  BBBS offers opportunities to serve as a Big Brother or Big Sister mentor in their Site-Based Program in Schools or in their traditional Community-Based Program.

Commitment

• At least one hour weekly during school hours (8:00 am and 3:00 pm) and may be over a lunch break.
• Site-Based Program in Schools: one hour weekly during the school day, may be during mentor's lunch break.
• Community-Based Program: spend time once a week with your Little, at your convenience, at their school, at the park, at the library, in the community.

Requirements

• A caring heart, a willingness to listen and to treat young people with respect
• A dedication to spending the time with your Little
• Over 20 years old  or a 2nd semester freshman in a local college
• Resident or employed in Forsyth  County
• Will undergo BBBS assessment process, including background checks, interview and home visit

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