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| Last updated on May 14, 2008 |
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Williamsburg is to help young people in our service area achieve their highest potential during their formative years by providing positive, caring mentor relationships.
Description:
A Big Brother or Big Sister is a reliable adult of good character who commits to a child from who would greatly benefit from another nurturing and supportive adult in their life for a minimum of one (1) year. The programs are designed to improve academic performance, social & emotional growth, and self-esteem in children. Our two core programs are:
School Based Mentoring Program:
Matches an adult volunteer, high school or college student with a child in grades K-8. The child and mentor meet for 1 hour a week on school grounds and spend time together eating lunch, working on homework, playing games or just talking. The students are referred by guidance counselors or teachers.
Community Based Mentoring Program:
Matches an adult volunteer with a child between the ages of 6-12. The child and mentor meet approximately 2-4 hours per week in the community and participate in numerous activities. Referrals may come from parents, friends, school personnel or community agencies.
History:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America was founded in 1904, and is currently the oldest and largest mentoring organization in the nation. The Greater Williamsburg affiliate was incorporated in 1979 and has provided mentoring opportunities to nearly 5000 children living in “at-risk” environments.
Contact people:
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Elizabeth Chisolm, Executive Director, (757) 253-0676, (email)
Clover Jones, Program Director, (757) 253-0676, (email) |
Office fax number: (757) 253-1673
Address:
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312 Waller Mill Road, Suite 200
Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Web Site: http://www.bbbsgw.org
Directions:
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Take Rt. 60 (Richmond Road) to Bypass Road. Make a left at Waller Mill Road. Go down approximately 1 mile to the Historic Triangle Community Building on the left hand side. You will reach this building before. . . (more) |
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