Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas

Opportunities

Position: School-Based mentor/Big

(Ongoing Volunteer or Internship Opportunity)

Location:  Cornelius, NC (In-Person)

Position Description:  

Can you volunteer one hour weekly at Cornelius Elementary School to make an impact on a child’s life?

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas (BBBSCC) needs special caring adults who can spend one lunch hour weekly at Cornelius Elementary School in a one-to-one mentoring relationship with a child in grades K–4.

You can have lunch, help with academics, read together, shoot hoops, play games, and much more. At the end of the day, it's really all about starting a friendship, providing guidance, and inspiring a child to reach their potential! You will be assigned a BBBSCC program coordinator who will provide you with ideas for activities, guidance to address any challenges and feedback, and help you create the most impactful relationship possible.

The goal of this opportunity is to show a child that they are important and deserve to have someone special in their corner who sees their potential and wants to help them achieve success in friendships, behavior, social-emotional health, and academics that will positively shape their lives.

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

·        Be available for one lunch hour per week during the school year only

·        Have a passion for helping children

·        Mentor for at least one calendar year (summer contact is by mail)

·        Complete our application process

Interested?  For more information, contact Maria Dozier, Director of Community-Based Programs at 704-964-6682 or visit our website at www.bbbscentralcarolinas.org  for more information.

Position: Mentor/Volunteer

Position Description:  If you have ever considered mentoring a child, now is the time to get involved! Below are the basic requirements for applicants who are interested in becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister. We enroll children between the ages of 5 and 14, and it is our hope a volunteer will stay matched until the Little is 18 years old and beyond. Of course, you’ll be able to choose the age group and background you are most comfortable with.

All volunteer Bigs go through a screening process to help create meaningful, lasting mentoring relationships.  The application and enrollment process takes an average of 6 months to complete.  Volunteers are matched based on preferences and mutual interests and interviews are prioritized based on the likelihood of a successful match with a Little.  Once matched, you will have on-going support throughout your mentoring relationship.  Please be on the lookout for an email to attend our virtual orientation.

Interested? Apply online.