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Volunteer Options Summary of Programs: Community-based -- Volunteer and child spend time together 2-3 hours a week, 3-4 times a month. They may do things as simple as washing the car or mending a fence; shooting hoops or sharing a meal. The focus is on the volunteer(s) and child forming a solid friendship. Volunteers are at least 16 years of age, a junior in high school, and have a valid drivers license. Children can be matched with men, women, couples or families in this program. Bigs in Schools -- Volunteer and child spend 30-60 minutes a week at the child’s elementary or middle school sometime during the school day, or after school at some schools. Matches may eat lunch or read together, work on math, general homework or study skills, do arts and crafts projects, shoot baskets, play board games, or just visit about things that are on the child’s mind. Volunteers are at least 15 years of age and a sophomore in high school. Pass It On -- The Pass It On program matches Littles with an interest in the outdoors with caring adults who want to "pass On" their passion for the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, shooting sports, water sports, hiking, camping, birdwatching are just a few of the options that let the Little enjoy the wonders of the great outdoors.
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