The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County is to provide quality volunteer and professional services, primarily through mentoring and leadership development. We make a positive difference to Bucks County children and youth by aiding them to achieve their highest potential as they grow to become responsible adults.

Description:
Our approach is to build and guide an enduring, stable, supportive relationship between a caring adult and child. Mentoring is fun and enriching for both the mentor and child. YOU can be a mentor--just as you are. The distinguishing characteristics of our mentors is that they are honest, consistent and committed to making a difference in a child's life. Extending your hand and heart is easy with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County. Plus, mentoring only requires a couple of hours each month yet makes an enormous difference in the life of a child. Self-confidence, self-esteem and positive behaviors and attitudes are naturally developed and improved when a kind-hearted adult is involved in a child's life. Contact us -- YOU could be a great mentor! Young adults, married and single adults and seniors all make
great mentors!

Big Brothers/Big Sisters is the largest national network of mentoring organizations serving children, families, volunteers, and communities. Join us -- and have some fun! In addition to evidence that mentors can help young people cope with difficult circumstances and make progress toward important goals-there is evidence that the benefits are reciprocal.

History:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bucks County is a private, non-profit organization affiliated with the national organization Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America and a member agency of United Way of Bucks County. Originally Big Brothers and Big Sisters operated separately in Bucks County. Big Brothers was formed in 1963 by a group of concerned educators from Centennial School District, and Aid for Girls, which later became Big Sisters, was established in 1971 by the Doylestown Branch of the American Association of University Women. Big Sisters and Big Brothers merged to become one organization in 1987.

Contact people:

Mae O'Brien, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Barb Conners, Admin. Assitant Volunteer Inquires, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (215) 343-8265

Address:

2875 Old York Road Jamison, PA 18929 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.bbbsbc.org

Directions:

Directions from PA Turnpike Exit Turnpike #27 Willow Grove. Head North on Route 611. Cross County Line Road and Street Road. Look for Sears Hardware (shopping center) on the right. Make right at the light just past this shopping center. This is Almshouse Road. Follow Almshouse to 3rd traffic light, Route 263 (Hampton Cleaners and Jamison Deli on right, John Deere Lawnmower Repair Shop on left.) Make a left onto Route 263 North. Follow 263 approximately < mile. Pass Bucks County Institute of Technology on left. Big Brothers Big Sisters is approx. 100 yards on right. Agency is located in white house setback from road. Canoe launching sign and BBBS sign in front. Directions from I-95 Exit at Route 332 (Newtown & Bucks County Community College). Take 332 West. Make a left at 6th traffic light to continue on 332 West (Newtown Jr. High will be on adjacent corner) Follow 332 West which becomes Almshouse Road in Richboro. Stay on Almshouse Road cross Jacksonville Road, pass Neshaminy Valley Golf Course on left. Make a right onto Route 263 (Old York Road). Gas stations on your left and right, across intersection is Hampton Cleaners/Jamison Deli and John Deere Lawnmower Repair Shop. Follow Route 263 North for approximately < mile. Pass Bucks County Institute of Technology on left. Big Brothers Big Sisters is approx. 100 yards on right. Agency is located in white house setback from road. Canoe launching sign and BBBS sign in front.   Nearest Bus Stop: Almshouse & Route 611, 30 minutes minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	Yes