Mentor. Community-Based in Ankeny

Overview

Be a Mentor. Become a Community-Based Big in Ankeny! Flexible hours. Long-term benefits. No experience necessary.

It's a fact, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa's one-to-one youth mentoring has a real and positive impact on children and their futures by defending their potential. Children enrolled in our programs show consistent improvements in self-confidence, academic performance, and relationships with peers and family members. No experience is necessary, you just have to know how to have fun and want to make a positive lasting impact on the life of a child.

• Visit with a child twice a month for a minimum of four hours per month in community activities (e.g., zoo, playing catch, walking, etc.).
• Build a friendship with a mentee through shared activities and positive role modeling.
• Participate as part of Big Duos or Big Families if desired.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Commit to spending a minimum of four hours per month with a child for at least one year (a year commitment is required).
• Be prepared to engage in activities that support the child’s development and well-being; no prior mentoring experience is required.
• Express willingness to defend the potential of each child and contribute to a positive lasting impact.

Currently, there are 100 children waiting to be matched with a mentor. Become a Defender of Potential and change a child's life. Contact us today.
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