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Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Pike County
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Pike County |
| For Information, see: |
Tennie Jarrell
566-2454 |
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| E-mail Address: |
www.familyguidancecenter.org |
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| Address: |
518 South Three Notch Street
Troy, Alabama 36081 |
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| Application: |
Click Here |
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| Certificate available?: |
No |
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| When can I work?: |
Your schedule will be compared with that of the parents and the child so that a suitable schedule can be worked out. The schedule will include a few hours of time a week. |
| What is it? |
A Big Brother or a Big Sister is a volunteer who is not a substitute parent, babysitter, or disciplinarian, but a friend who can help a child meet the many challenges of growing up. A Big/Little match is a special, professionally-supervised friendship, designed to give children attention and support, and enhanced opportunities to enjoy childhood. The focus is not spending money, but on spending quality time with a child. After filling out an application, volunteers complete a thorough application process. Professional staff carefully consider the interests and preferences expressed by volunteer mentors, children and parents in determining the best match for everyone. A mentoring specialist works with the volunteer mentor, child, and parent, providing on-going support to help the friendship grow. A volunteer must be 18 years old or older and a positive role model. |
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