Tipp City, OH – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley (BBBSGMV) and LT Ball Intermediate School have joined together to support Tipp City children through one-to-one mentoring directly through the child’s school. Volunteers are needed to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters (mentors).
Sometimes the best place to help a child realize their potential is at school. Through BBBSGMV and LT Ball’s school-based mentoring program, teachers or guidance counselors will identify fourth and fifth grade children who may benefit from a friendship with an extra caring adult in their lives. These Little Brothers and Sisters will receive individualized attention and support from a volunteer Big Brother or Sister who will meet with the child for one hour a week, every week throughout the school year. Matches play games, read to one another, work on homework, or simply talk about the challenges the Little Brother or Sister has been facing at home or school.
“Being a Big Brother or Big Sister by volunteering at a school is a great way to connect with young people who need that extra boost to use all their talents positively,” says Joseph Radelet, CEO of BBBSGMV. “I myself am a school-based mentor. It’s a lot of fun, and I’m making a difference in a child’s life. With the support of our volunteers, we are a force for change in our community. We are mentoring one child at a time, driving them toward success, and we invite others to join.”
For more information about volunteering for school-based mentoring or Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley, contact Alison Curcio at (937) 641-6803 or acurcio@bbbsgmv.org.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley (BBBSGMV) was founded in 1958, as a pilot project of the Dayton Jaycee’s. Since the beginning, BBBSGMV has been driven by the belief that every child has the ability to succeed and shine in life. Today, BBBSGMV is a force for community change throughout Montgomery, Greene, Miami and Preble Counties. Our mission is to improve the lives of children facing adversity and transform the communities in which they live, by providing strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 mentoring relationships. BBBSGMV has two core programs – School-Based Mentoring and Community-Based Mentoring. To learn more about BBBSGMV, please visit www.bbbsgmv.org.
