If you're looking to make a difference in our community, make sure to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking and Perry Counties. Studies show mentoring children helps them do better in school and stay out of trouble. BBBS has several rewarding programs for mentors.
Kristina Nixon and Kathy Fouts (pictured left) worked the grill at a recent Volunteer Appreciation Party at Big Brothers Big Sisters.My wife, daughter, and I have been a family match with our little brother Jeffrey for eight years now. Jeffrey turns 17 this month.
We try to spend some quality time with Jeffrey once or twice a month. Activities include anything from bowling, or fishing, or just having a meal together and catching up with each other. Sometimes I think we learn as much from Jeffrey as we are trying to teach to him.
Since 2000, I've been a reading mentor with BBBS's Clem Reads program at John Clem Elementary in Newark. I work one on one with a student helping to improve his reading skills. It's just a half hour a week during the school year.
BBBS also has other volunteer programs including the Lunch Buddies programs, where volunteers go spend time with kids who are on their lunch break at school.
For more information on volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit www.bbbslp.org
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