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Little Moments Big Magic Mission: "Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters helps boys and girls, most of whom are considered at risk and live in single-parent homes, achieve their full potential through long-term personal relationships with carefully screened and caring volunteers." Vision: To Provide a mentor to every child that wants one and to be viewed as the premier mentoring provider in the state of Kansas. 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 18 years of age 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. |