Why Should You Mentor?

In our own lives, each of us was touched by someone-other than our parents-who introduced us to new worlds and brought a little magic into our lives...catching fireflies for the first time, flying a kite, a first trip to the ballpark, building sandcastles at the beach, eating an ice cream sundae. By becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can do the same for a child. And you will both be forever changed by the experience.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Works! "BIG" Impact!

Nationwide Statistics

• 46% less likely to start using drugs
• 27% less likely to start using alcohol
• 33% less likely to hit someone
• Improved school attendance and performance and attitudes toward completing schoolwork
• Improved peer and family relationships

"Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters", Nov. 1995

Local Statistics

Big Brothers and Big Sisters reported these changes among the kids they mentor:

• 83% saw a rise in self-confidence
• 60% had better academic performance
• 96% say the children show trust toward them

Parents of children reported these affects:

• 72% of children had a better attitude toward school
• 40% had better classroom behavior
• 20% believe their children were able to avoid delinquency because they had a mentor

Local Study, 2003