SERVICES WAYS TO GIVE EVENTS OUR TEAM CONTACT US MAKE A GIFT HOME>SERVICES>BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Big Brothers Big Sisters operates under the premise that one caring adult (Big) can make a significant difference in the life of a child (Little). Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children aged 5-18 in one-on-one mentoring relationships that center on doing quality-time activities together. Bigs and Littles meet once a week for at least an hour and are asked to make a 9 to 12 month commitment. We have school and community-based options for volunteering. Current programs: Community Based Mentoring: one-to-one matching between adults and youth in the community High School Mentoring: one-to-one matching within the school setting between high school students and elementary school students Site Based Mentoring: one-to-one matching within a specific meeting location which matches children to adult volunteers Agency Activities: fun activities just for matches, waiting Littles, and family members How a Big Becomes a Big (and a Little a Little) A lot of things have to happen before we make a match. All of our Bigs go through a thorough background check and careful interview process. We then match Bigs and Littles based on location, personalities, and preferences. Along the way, we provide full support — so that matches can grow into lasting friendships. Interested in becoming a Big? CLICK HERE to attend an information session. If you would like to refer a child to the program, CLICK HERE Bigs and Littles might: Shoot hoops Play a board game Share a pizza Take a walk in the park Or just hang out and talk Your donation WILL make a difference. Calls come in every day from parents, teachers, and school counselors. They know what a difference a mentor can make in a child’s life. Your gift can help make Big magic for children in your local community by: Helping us to recruit new Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers Ensuring that trained professionals match children to caring and responsible Bigs Offering one-on-one, ongoing supervision and support for every match Providing cultural and social activities to enrich the opportunities for children Think about a child who has wished for a Big Brother or Big Sister. Someone to have fun with and confide in. Someone to be a mentor. A guide. A friend. Now … think of how your gift could make a difference in that child’s life. Our Story Parenting & Family Support Parenting Education Strengthening Families Program DeClutter Family Group Decision Making Burrowes Street Youth Haven Big Brothers Big Sisters Shelter & Independent Living Burrowes Street Youth Haven Supportive Independent Living Youth Centers & Community Outreach Bellefonte Youth Center Mountaintop Youth Center Mobile Outreach School Outreach Stewards of Children Drug & Alcohol Prevention Violence Prevention Court Referred Services Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP) Stormbreak Girls Group Home Reunification © 2018 Centre County Youth Service Bureau • 325 W. Aaron Dr. • State College, PA 16803 • (814) 237-5731 facebook twitter instagram