School & Site-based Programs

All it takes is one lunch-time out of your week to laugh, talk or play a board game with your Little Brother or Little Sister.  It doesn’t take much to make a positive difference to a child that will last their lifetime.

Anyone can volunteer; employees, retirees, people with flexible daytime hours and parents not employed outside of the home.  You do not need any special experience or skill; you just need to be yourself and ready to make a difference. 

How does it work?  It’s simple!  You meet with your Little Brother or Little Sister at their school or a specified site at the same time once a week.  Together you can eat lunch, talk, read or play games.  Employees who volunteer as a Big return to work recharged, knowing that their time spend has made a tremendous difference.  You will have a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member working with you to act as a liaison with the school and to provide support to ensure a positive experience for both you and the child.

Benefits for Bigs:

• A new friendship with a young person who can benefit from your support and friendship
• A chance to give back
• Add fun, challenge and change to your typical workday
• Develop friendships with others who volunteer
• Belong to a nationally recognized premier mentoring organization
• Learn new skills, leadership, commitment and gain an appreciation for diversity

Benefits for Littles:

• Provides an opportunity to youth to participate that may not be able to participate in other mentoring programs due to barriers with transportation, schedules, etc.
• Youth who are mentored are 52% less likely to skip school
• Gain exposure to new resources and experiences
• Opportunity to have the undivided attention of a caring adult

Eau Claire area schools BBBSNW is associated with:
Lakeshore Elementary
Longfellow Elementary
Manz Elementary
Meadowview Elementary
Putnam Heights Elementary
Northstar Middle

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