Person who can share professional life experiences in a small group setting, along with an ability and desire to connect with students. Ability to listen and communicate effectively. Need to have 45 minutes available for 20 weeks during the school year. The program recruits students from high schools in the Port Huron area. We hold…
Volunteers, ages 18 and older, are matched with Newaygo County youth, between the ages of 5 and 14, in a one-to-one mentoring relationship for a minimum of a one year commitment. Matches meet about four times each month and spend a minimum of eight hours each month together. Matches determine scheduling that works best for…
Each Mentor agrees to meet with his mentee once a week at the mentee’s school during the mentee’s lunch hour or free period. Each mentor commits to being matched with his mentee for a minimum of one year. In addition to the weekly meetings, BINGO plans various outings and forums for mentees who are enrolled…
Affinity Mentoring is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that partners with local businesses, organizations, and schools to match students in K-8th grade with a caring adult role model to journey alongside them one hour a week. Mentoring is a mutually beneficial experience. Both you and your student’s worlds will expand as you enter into relationship with…
As a Big, you have the opportunity to make a tremendous difference in the life of a child. Your guidance and understanding can help a child believe they can have a brighter future by empowering them with the tools to achieve and reach their full potential. And the best part is; it’s actually a lot…
The Building Better Men Program is a mentoring/leadership development program for young males ages 8-18.
Provide leadership training, academic assistance, encouragement, and one-on-one mentoring to youth Youth, ages 11-19, participate in academic assistance sessions and/ or a college immersion / awareness program, and when not in class, provide lawn care services, free of charge, for elderly, veterans in need, and disabled/handicapped residents. Mentor to provide career insights, one-on-one mentoring to…
The Peer Mentor Program establishes positive peer-to-peer and intergenerational mentoring relationships by engaging school administrators, teachers, student families, Adult Coaches, certified peer achievers; and at-risk 8th graders in a community-wide response to eliminate violence and self defeating attitudes that keep students from successful graduation. In this process, achieving 10th and 11th graders, who have graduated…
The Asset Building Mentoring program partners adult mentors with middle school girls who participate in Alternatives For Girls’ after school program. Asset-Building is a college and career prep program that helps participants become academically and financially ready to go to college or another post-secondary educational program. The role of the mentor is to serve as…
Based on years of extensive research, Big Brothers Big Sisters requires our volunteers to be capable of the following commitments. Our professional staff members work with volunteers to ensure these commitments can be met by providing coaching, training, and activities to help you develop in your role as a Big. • Commit to a minimum…