Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Program Needs a Few Good Men

Be a Big Brother and make a difference in a child's life. (Handout photo)

Searching for a way to really make a difference? The Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Program is looking for men of all ages who would be interested in volunteering to be Big Brothers. Right now, there are several boys in the community in need of friends/mentors.

The boys currently waiting to be matched with “Bigs” range in age from 8 to 14. Their wide scope of interests includes sports, music and science, but one thing they all have in common is the need for a trustworthy adult willing to give them some extra time and attention.

Jewish Community Services provides Big Brother volunteers with orientation/training, monthly check-ins with the volunteer coordinator and free passes to enjoy outings together around town on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. This is a great opportunity if you want to change a child’s life, if you’re pursuing a variety of helping professions or if you are an empty-nester who wants a fulfilling experience.

The mother of one Little Brother in the program said recently, “I am really grateful for the Big Brother being in my son’s life, and for bringing smiles and hope to my child.”

This summer, the program matched more than 20 girls with wonderful Big Sisters from the community, and now hopes to help the boys, too.

If interested, contact Bracha Goetz at 410-843-7453 or at bgoetz@jcsbaltimore.org or Deb Hamburger at 410-843-7305 or at dhamburger@jcsbaltimore.org.

 

 

 

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