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 30-90 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 need to be at least 15 years of age and a sophmore in high school.

Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors - 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. Click here for more information.

Malisa's Hope - Children in any of the programs can be matched with a mentor who has indicated an interest in participating in a faith-based match. In a Malisa's Hope match, Bigs and Littles share their faith with each other. Community-based Malisa's Hope matches may attend church activities together. Malisa's Hope matches will be invited to special Malisa's Hope events and community service projects. Participation for parents, Littles and Bigs is voluntary. Click here for more information.

Mi Amigo - This program matches Hispanic children with Hispanic volunteers in any of the programs. Click here for more information.

Kevin Easter Cops For Kids - This unique collaboration with law enforcement brings both matched and waiting youth together with local police officers, sheriff's deputies, state troopers, etc. Activities for these matches are designed to break down the communication barriers between youth from high-risk backgrounds and the people who enforce the law. Click here for more information.

Brother - A man who is matched with a Little Brother and spends time in the Community- or Site-based program.

Sister - A woman who is matched with a Little Sister and spends time in theCommunity- or Site-based program.

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 who 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.

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