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Become A Big- NYC Needs Mentors!
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
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Our volunteer mentors (we call them "Big Brothers" or "Big Sisters") come from a wide variety of social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds and are at least 21 or older. Mentors meet with their mentees twice per month for a minium of 4hours per month. They are mature and come from a broad range of career sectors. Our volunteers go through a comprehensive screening process, some of which includes an application, an information session, a thorough interview, a background check, and mentor training.
We match our volunteer mentors (our "Bigs") with our youth based on their common interests, geographical location, and goals in life. When a volunteer is identified, all parties (the program manager, parent, child, and volunteer) come to the agency to get to know each other and review the program. The match becomes formal once all parties agree to move forward.
BBBS of NYC is considered the founding agency of the nation’s youth mentoring movement. Since 1904, our mission has been to give all children in New York City who face adversity an opportunity to experience a strong, enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationship with adults that will help their academic development and social-emotioal learning. We partner with families, volunteers, organizations, and the community to inspire positive change in all.
Please be advised, our top priority for 2024-2025 is to increase the number of volunteers in the Bronx. Bronx volunteer applicants will be prioritized.
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
Location:
40 Rector Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10006, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City is to provide mentors to all children who need caring adult role models--special friends who can help expand their horizons, realize their potential and enrich their futures--changing their lives. We seek to train community organizations in every neighborhood, empowering them to establish their own mentoring programs.
Description
BBBS of NYC is considered the founding agency of the nation’s youth mentoring movement. Since 1904, our mission has been to give all children in New York City who face adversity an opportunity to experience a strong, enduring professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationship with adults that will help change their lives for the better. We partner with families, volunteers, organizations, and the community to inspire positive change in all.
Currently there are 508,503 children living at or below the poverty level in New York City. 43% of children in New York City are from single-parent families. Every year, BBBS of NYC connects more than 5,000 of these kids with a "Big" who can help them believe that their present situation doesn’t have to be their future
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
40 Rector Street11th FloorNew York, NY 10006
(40.708595 ,-74.01492 )
DATE POSTED
August 29, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Mentors meet with their mentees twice per month atleast 4hrs per month.
- Mentors will undergo background checks as a part of their screening process. After filling out the formal application for volunteer orientation, following orientation, they attend an interview and then finish processing.