Be an Everyday Advocate
BBBS needs your help to spread the word that “you don’t have to change your life to change a child’s.” Become an Everyday Advocate by helping us attract new Big Brothers and Sisters! Below you will find a list of resources and ideas to help you promote BBBS and support the power of mentoring in our communities. If you have any questions about how you can help or would like information sent to you, please contact Jon Dean at 651-789-2481 or jdean@bigstwincities.org.
9 Ways You Can Help BBBS Recruit More Bigs!
1. Participate in the Bigs for Kids Challenge. Encourage your family, friends and co-workers to volunteer. Refer the most volunteers during August and September and win BIG! Click here to download referral cards. Note: Only current Bigs are able to participate in the challenge. However, everyone, Big or not, is welcome to help us recruit Big Brothers and Big Sisters. We can provide you with e-mail templates to send to your friends, family, co-workers and/or community organizations.
2. Post flyers at local businesses or community organizations. Click here to download a tear-off flyer.
3. Give a presentation about BBBS to professional or community groups in which you’re a member.
4. Invite a BBBS representative to give a presentation at your place of business.
5. Hand out “Become a Mentor” business cards to anyone who might be interested in volunteering.
6. Speak at a BBBS Volunteer Orientation.
7. Post an article in your company’s employee newsletter or intranet (BBBS can provide the article).
8. Give your time. In addition to Big Brothers and Sisters, agency volunteers help out with large mailings, office tasks, staff events and share their unique talents.
9. Be an intern. BBBS has internships throughout the agency, including Enrollment and Matching, Match Support, School-based, Development and Marketing and Public Relations.
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