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Volunteer Options Match Types: Big Brother—A man who is matched with a Little Brother and spends time in the community doing fun activities. Big Sister—A woman who is matched with a Little Sister and spends time in the community doing fun activities. Family—A married couple with children who are matched to a child and together spends time with the child in the community-based program. The child gets two mentors and their children to spend time with and forms relationships with all. Couple—A married couple that is matched to a child and together spends time with the child in the community-based program. The child gets two mentors to spend time with and forms relationships with both. Summary of Community-Based BBBS Program: 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. |