Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas

Opportunities

Position: Mentor 

Position Description:  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas needs volunteers who can spend a lunch hour with a student at Cornelius Elementary (K-5). Volunteers can share lunch with their ‘Littles”, go to the school library and do homework, or play a board game. 

By helping children develop supportive relationships with positive role models, we make a direct and lasting impact on their lives.

• SOCIAL & LIFE SKILLS - 95% of Littles avoided or ceased behaviors such as using drugs, participating in violence and skipping school.

• EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT - 93% of Littles have stayed on track or improved their grades and academic performance.

• FUTURE SUCCESS - 91% of Littles kept or created plans for high school graduation and beyond.

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do. You can help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun.

What does it take to be a “BIG BROTHER” or “BIG SISTER”?

• Have a passion for helping children

• Be available for one lunch hour per week during the school day only

• Mentor for one calendar year, but not during summer, winter and spring breaks

Interested? If you are interested in finding out more information about BBBSCC, please contact Heather Simonson at 704-870-5034 or heather.simonson@bbbscentralcarolinas.org.