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VOLUNTEER ... Please consider sharing your time with a child.


brothersMatching Bigs and Littles is based on mutual interests, preferences, personalities, the volunteer's strengths, the child's needs, and geographic location. Children are primarily from single-parent households, where one parent is often the sole provider, disciplinarian and confidante. It’s an awesome task ... with an awesome potential for results! The friendship, guidance and role-modeling that Bigs provide helps to increase each child's self-esteem and gives them hope for a brighter future.

An individual or a couple can be matched to a Little Brother or Little Sister. Together, Matches engage in activities that are fun, educational and culturally enriching. The emphasis is on the quality of the relationship, not the elaborateness of the activity. In addition, group activities are sponsored by the agency.


On This Page: u Big Ripple Effect u Bigs of the Year  u Participate as a Business 
u Volunteer/Parent Inquiry Form  u Volunteer Application


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Thank you to all our Bigs
We salute all our Bigs for their wonderful service and we congratulate our...

2008 Bigs of the Year
See Photos from our Awards Picnic


Shelly Atkinson
Community-Based Program
Big Sister of the Year

Ken Gannett
Community-Based Program
Big Brother of the Year

Doug and Sonie Horstman

Community-Based Program
Big Couple of the Year

Michael Carey
Bigs in Schools Program
Big Brother of the Year

Lisa Bradley
Bigs in Schools Program
Big Sister of the Year

Big Ripple Effect
A big ripple thanks to the Bigs who have been successful with volunteer recruitment. (See our great Flyer.) They all won 2 free tickets to the movies for their help with recruitment. They are:

Michael Carey (recruited Mary Haynes & Shauna Hicklin)

Courtney Kowalchick (Kelly Nenni & Gale Roberts)

Mary Haynes (Caroline Kearns & Freddie Smith)

Elle Larsen (Kyle Thomas)

Jason Lauver (Joe Sheddan)

Adrianne Alvarez (Matt Weber & Nate Taylor)
Brothers Big Sisters, we have big hopes for all of the children who participate in our programs; a an Application.

RBBBS is looking for caring men and women, 16 years and older. There is a great need for volunteers! There are currently more than 35 children in our community in need of service. Some children wait six months to a year for a Big Brother or Big Sister.

Find Out More
If you are a potential volunteer or a parent who would like a Big for your child, complete a Volunteer/Parent Inquiry Form.

Apply
If you are a potential volunteer and you are ready to apply to be a Big, complete an Application.


Help enroll other Bigs
Perhaps you know someone who would be a good mentor. Talk to that person and ask him or her to Contact Us.

Participate as a Business
A business can provide an invaluable contribution by encouraging employees to volunteer and by giving them time to help. RBBBS matches companies with nearby elementary and middle schools; employees volunteer during the school day, once a week, for 1-2 hours.

GEICO, Dahlgren Naval Base, University of Mary Washington, and Colonial Circuits are doing it. Why not you?

It’s an ideal way for your company to encourage community service and for your employees to really make a difference.

 

 


 

Agency caseworkers support all Matches, providing guidance and support. To have a discussion with a caseworker about the possibility of volunteering, complete and return the Form.

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icipate as a Business
A business can provide an invaluable contribution by encouraging employees to volunteer and by giving them time to help. RBBBS matches companies with nearby elementary and middle schools; employees volunteer during the school day, once a week, for 1-2 hours.

GEICO, Dahlgren Naval Base, University of Mary Washington, and Colonial Circuits are doing it. Why not you?

It’s an ideal way for your company to encourage community service and for your employees to really make a difference.