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Greater Boston, MA 02446
For volunteers, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters is the place to make an impact, forge new personal/professional connections and grow as a leader in the Greater Boston community. We are well-known for our pioneering one-to-one mentoring programs for kids/teens, but did you know we also operate two friendship programs for adults with disabilities? In our Friend 2 Friend community program, we introduce local adults who have disabilities - Jewish and non-Jewish - to a volunteer friend. Volunteers are Jewish and non-Jewish professionals, parents and grandparents who believe in innate human potential and one's capacity to achieve it with the right supports. Friend 2 Friend matches create their own schedules and get together 2 hrs once a month for a year. They participate in activities they mutually enjoy (coffee, lunch, movies, hiking, biking, crafting!), and the agency sponsors match activities throughout the year (fun parties, sporting events, and the list goes on!) The other program is a group option called MAGIC where matches meet for 2 hrs, one designated Wednesday per month, for a year, at preplanned staff faciliated group activities with other pairs of friends. Currently, over 50 adults are awaiting for a Friend. A year commitment is required. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRED. JBBBS serves all demographics in over 100 cities and towns in Greater Boston.
Date Posted: 2025-03-12
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Newton, MA 02465
Charlie is a 9 year old boy living in a single parent household in Newton. He is seeking a BIG Brother to be a consistent, positive male role model in his life. Charlie is funny, athletic, friendly, intelligent, thoughtful and kind. He is open to a Big Brother of any age, religion and background, as long as the Big can play soccer with him! He enjoys sports, movies, hiking, swimming, cars, being outside, animals, board games, Legoes, cooking, video games and Marvel movies. He can envision going to the park, playing soccer, watching movies, exploring the city, going out to eat with a Big Brother, and trying new things. Charlie is excited to meet his Big Brother. He looks forward to learning new things from a Big and sharing their similarities and also their differences.
Date Posted: 2025-02-03
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Needham, MA 02492
Evan is an 11 yo boy being raised by a single parent. A recent move to the Boston area has left his extended family and friends far way. Evan is hoping for a Big Brother (21-60) who is active. He would like someone with whom he can play sports including soccer, basketball, and football. He enjoys building with Legoes, playing board games, hiking, and other active and outdoorsy pursuits. Evan is an energetic and friendly boy who will benefit from the company, support, and exposure to a positive male role model that a Big Brother can provide. Open to a Big of any race, religion, ethnicity.
Date Posted: 2025-02-03
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Brookline, MA 02446
Be matched as a Friend to an Adult with Disabilities (18+) in the once a month on Wednesday evenings MAGIC Program (Monthly Activity Groups in the Community). MAGIC is a FREE group event bringing together 12-13 pairs of friends on one Wednesday evening/month, from for a staff organized event. Activities are staff led and include Bingo and Ice Cream Night, Karaoke Night, Board Game Night, Arts and Crafts Night, Improv Night, festive meals, or a local college sporting event. Most activities take place from 6:30-8:30 pm in Brookline, Brighton, Newton, Allston or Boston and are accessible by public transportation. MAGIC is a great way to create meaningful friendships in a social setting. As a volunteer, all you need to do is show up, meet your friend, and enjoy the organized free activity! No experience with adults with disabilties necessary. Clinical Match Support Provided to all Matches!
Date Posted: 2025-01-23
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Boston, MA 02110
Recruiting MEN to VOLUNTEER as a BIG! "Bigs" are volunteer mentors, ages 21+, who commit to spend a few hours, a couple of times a month (mostly on weekends), hanging out with a Little. Enjoy a favorite hobby together or participate in a pre-planned outing with other match pairs: lunch, a Sox game, laser tag, or a trip to the ice cream store. Over 50 Littles (6-18) are awaiting a match RIGHT NOW! Who mentored you? Pass it on. JBBBS is proud to welcome volunteers from all religions, ethnicitities, backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and abilities, between the ages of 21-75, Matches meet twice a month for a couple of hours, mostly on weekends, and make a year commitment. Match support is provided by Clinical Match Specialists.
Date Posted: 2025-01-23
