Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County

COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM

Volunteers spend 2-3 hours three to four times a month with their "Little" doing things together or hanging out. Couples and families may volunteer together.

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BIGS IN SCHOOLS

Bigs in Schools is an exciting partnership between schools in our communities and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Volunteers meet with a child once a week for 30-60 minutes at a time. Here are the sites our matches meet at:

Buhler Elementary
Fairfield Elementary & Middle Schools
Faris Elementary - USD 308
Haven Elementary
Nickerson Elementary
Obee Elementary
Prairie Hills Elementary
Pretty Prairie Elementary
Prosperity Elementary
South Hutchinson Elementary
St. Teresa's Catholic School
Trinity's Tiny Treasures (TUMC)
Union Valley Elementary
Wiley Elementary - USD 308
YMCA Day Care

Bigs meet once a week with their Littles at their site to provide extra attention, help with schoolwork, and friendship. Whether they play games, shoot baskets, work on homework assignments, eat lunch together or sit and talk, both Bigs and Littles enjoy and benefit from their time together.

Bigs in Schools are people from our communities – local high school or college students, senior citizens, employees who visit on their lunch hour – who want to be a good role model for young people. Our professional staff trains each volunteer, and staff from both the school and BBBS supervises every match.

Bigs in Schools has been proven to have a significant, positive impact on the children in the program. According to the results of a major study*, teachers reported:

68% of students developed a more positive attitudes toward school
66% achieved higher grades in at least one subject
78% developed higher levels of self-confidence
62% were more likely to trust their teachers
There are many children who can benefit from having a Big Brother or Big Sister. You can help bring the magic of a Big into the lives of even more children by Volunteering or Giving a Donation today!

* Sources: BBBS School-Based Mentoring Evaluation of Five Pilot Programs and Program Outcome-Based Evaluations (POE) and Academic Competencies

PASS IT ON! Outdoor Mentors

Volunteers introduce children who have an interest in the outdoors to the joys of wildlife. Sportsmen and women teach the youngsters responsibility, and foster in them a special appreciation for nature, thus carrying on the traditions of the outdoors to future generations.

MALISA'S HOPE

Volunteers of any faith are matched with a child who is interested in participating in faith-based activities together.

Interested in being a Big Brother or Big Sister? Click here for an application