Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas

About BBBSCTX

“Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas exists to help children succeed in life. We do this by matching children ages 6 and above with caring adults who serve as mentors, advocates, resources, and guides. Volunteers commit to meeting with their Littles 3 to 4 times per month for a minimum of one year. Our professional staff are there every step of the way to solve problems and support each match’s success.
BBBS serves approximately 1,000 children in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties each year. Our proven model of one-to-one mentoring helps kids build the skills and capacities that lead to lifelong success.”
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Volunteer Opportunities

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. You don’t need to be a superhero to be a Big. You just need to be there. . If you or someone you know has ever considered becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, but questioned your ability to make an impact, read "Mythbusters: Overcoming Misconceptions About Being a Big" and "Fact or Fiction? Common Myths About Mentoring" on our blog at bigmentoring.org. See link in profile. . Learn the encouraging and empowering truth about what it really takes to be a Big in these two excellent articles that dispel common myths and misperceptions about volunteering. . #BigMentoring #BBBSCTX

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Youth Mentoring Services: Be a caring role model for children ages 6+. Meet in the community to do things they enjoy 3–4 times a month for a minimum of one year.
Big Futures Program: Maintain a relationship with your Little even after high school graduation. Guide them toward one of the “Three E’s”: Enrollment, Employment, or Enlistment.
Military Mentoring Program: Matches civilians, military personnel, and veterans with child from military families.
Bigs in Blue Program: Allows law enforcement personnel to serve as mentors to youth in the community.
Sister to Sister / Brother to Brother: Monthly opportunities for matches to spend time together for Littles ages 11+. Activities may include kayaking, self-defense workshops, and art classes and promote education, career exploration, social/emotional learning, and healthy choices.

Volunteer Requirements

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We’re excited to introduce new Little Sister Susana and Big Sister Chelsey! . At their first meeting, Susana was especially excited to learn about Chelsey’s new puppies and make plans to visit and play with them soon. They’re also looking forward to exploring the outdoors and reading books together. When Susana asked her new Big Sister to help her work on her reading skills, Chelsea jumped right in with suggestions for lots of fun books, including Dr. Seuss, of course! . They’re off to a great start and we’re looking forward to watching this match grow! #BigMentoring #BBBSCTX

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Requirements for being a Big:

Must be 18+ years of age with a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
Commit to a minimum of one year of volunteering.
Complete forms and surveys needed by program staff, including a background check.
Interview with an Enrollment Specialist.
Attend pre-match training.
Work with a Case Manager to find a Little.
Initiate contact with your Little on a consistent basis to schedule activities.
Meet with your Little 3–4 times a month for at least one year.
Maintain ongoing communication with the BBBS staff.

To apply to be a volunteer, go to BBBSCTX’s Be a Big page.

Or visit their homepage: https://www.bigmentoring.org/

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