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Become a Mentor in Greater Los Angeles

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Trena Pitchford

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There are two ways you can be a mentor!

School Based Program

Through our School Based Program, volunteers offer children and youth in public elementary and middle schools individualized time and attention on a consistent basis in the child’s school. Teachers identify children who can benefit most from an extra caring adult in their lives. Volunteers make a one year commitment, and meet with the child for one hour once a week utilizing the resources available within the school: the computer lab, the library, the gym, a classroom or the schoolyard. While a mentor may spend some time helping the child with schoolwork, the focus is not to be a tutor but rather to provide friendship and emotional support. Typically this involves reading for pleasure, playing educational games, shooting baskets or just sitting and talking. Currently we offer School Based Mentoring programs at nine elementary and middle schools across Los Angeles and Riverside Counties.

Community Based Program

Our Community Based Mentoring Program matches one child with one caring adult mentor and supports the relationship with trained case managers called Match Support Specialists. The volunteer mentor, the child, and his or his parent/guardian make a one year commitment to the relationship. However, most matches last over two years. The matches meet at least twice a month for 2-4 hours, either on their own or by attending recreational, educational and community service activities organized by BBBSLAIE. During the time with their Big Brother or Sister, children gain new skills, explore new interests and expand their experience base beyond their family or neighborhood.

Become a Big Brother or Big Sister today, by signing up via our website at www.bbbslaie.org or contact 213.481.1148 for an application.

Matches are based on compatibility, so you don't have to change your life to become a BIG!

 

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