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All youth achieve their full potential.
OUR MISSIONCreate and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that
ignite the power and promise of youth. Learn more |
SITE-BASED MENTORING
Although our Site-Based program typically takes place at our local schools, it's not limited to the classroom. Site-based matches can meet in the lunchroom, on the playground or after school program for about 1 hour per week! COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING Some matches may spend time in the park, playing games or other fun activities! Others get together in the evenings. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works for them! |
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Littles improved their academic performance. |
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Littles maintained or improved their school attendance. |
Help put "MEN" back in "mentoring!"
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There is currently a greater need for male mentors. There many school-age boys are our waiting list who are waiting to be matched with a positive "big brother" in both our Community-Based and Site-Based Programs.
While our policy allows us to match Big Sisters with Little Brothers in our Site-Based program, a majority of the families have requested that their child be matched only with a Big Brother as there is a lack of positive male role models in their child's life. "Right now, we have 19 volunteers in the enrollment process and only 2 are male" says Melissa Ryan, BBBS Program Manager; "We really want to find Big Brothers for these boys who have been referred to the program". If you have ever considered being a volunteer Big Brother or Big Sister and can spare 1 hour per week, now is the perfect time to contact us to learn which program is right for you and your schedule! If you can be consistent, a good listener, like to have fun and have even just a little time to spare, you can be a Big! CLICK HERE TO BE A MENTOR TODAY! |
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2021 Match of the yearEach year Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County awards a BIG and a LITTLE as our Match of the Year. Those who are chosen for this award have demonstrated their commitment to making an impact in their LITTLE’s lives.
Our 2021 Match of the Year began their journey as BIG and LITTLE in our community based program in November 2019. Rylan was in the fifth grade and had experienced the loss of his father a few years earlier. His mother and teachers knew that he needed an added layer of support. After both Ned and Rylan had completed the enrollment process, it was determined that they in deed would be perfect for each other. They immediately hit it off with both having an interest in the military. Rylan's father had served in the Navy and Rylan had plans of following in his footsteps. Ned is retired from the Army and is able to provide guidance for Rylan. Ned & Rylan enjoy being active - whether going to sporting events, playing golf, or going out to dinner. When Rylan was at a low point in his life, Ned showed up and became exactly what Rylan needed. Although there is no replacement of a father, Ned has been the next best thing: a great friend and positive role model. Congratulations Rylan & Ned! |
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