Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children from primarily single-parent homes with adult volunteers. The Big Brother and Big Sisters serve as mentors and role models to school-aged Little Brothers and Little Sisters. The volunteers and the children come from all walks of life and from all types of communities. A child’s self-esteem increases when an adult friend genuinely cares. Ultimately, the guidance of a Big Brother or Big Sister can help a child grow into a confident, competent and caring individual. 

A Big Brother or Big Sister is not a substitute parent or a babysitter. Activities are those any friends would share: watching movies, bicycling in the park, sitting and talking or even just running errands. The focus is not on spending money, but on just spending time with a child. A Big Brother or Big Sister can have a major impact on a child’s life and yet it’s a truly simple process. It just takes some time, a love of life and a concern for children. 

Prospective volunteers, who commit to a few hours a week for at least a year, are carefully evaluated by agency staffers. Each match is based on the needs of the child and the interests of both the child and the volunteer. Once a match is made, professional caseworkers are there to provide advice and support to help the match grow. The local Big Brothers Big Sisters is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the premier mentoring organization in the country. For more information about the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, contact Paul Stern at 315-738-0794 ext. 233 or at bigbrothersisters@upstatecp.org.

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