Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley (BBBSOV) strives to make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles). Each match is unique and special to both the Big and the Little. BBBSOV serves children in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Henderson, Perry, Spencer, Gibson and Posey Counties.
There are two types of mentoring programs available; community-based and school-based mentoring. Community-based mentoring consists of taking the Little out in the community at least twice a month for a total of three to five hours. School-based mentoring consists of visiting the child once a week during their lunch break at school.
Children in these programs range from ages 8-14 and come from a variety of different backgrounds. The children that benefit most from these mentoring programs are those living in single parent homes, growing up in poverty, or struggling in school.
Last year, 427 local children were supported in BBBSOV mentoring programs. Research shows having a caring adult in a child’s life, who is not a parent, is linked to improved grades and decreased delinquency. These positive relationships have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of the mentors as well as the children.
Right now, BBBSOV is seeking volunteer mentors who are committed to making a positive impact on a child’s life. For more information on how you can get involved, please email our Enrollment and Matching Specialist at kelly.epps@bbbsov.org or call her at 812-425-6076. You can also visit our website at bbbsov.org/volunteer.
The Mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
The Vision of Big Brothers Big Sisters is that all children achieve success in life.
