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Big Brother-Big Sister of South Western CT 203-389-8734
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut
2470 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06605
USA
1-800-240-7186
http://www.bbbsswct.org/
What are some of the qualifications for becoming a Big Brother or a Big Sister?
A BB/BS volunteer must be at least 18 years old, be willing to be matched with a child, and plan to remain in this area for at least one year.
How is a "match" made?
All prospective volunteers and children hoping to enter our program are interviewed in depth by a BBBS Enrollment and Match Specialist (EMS). Through this process we learn your likes, dislikes, strengths and preferences. Then, using the assets of the child as a guide, the EMS determines which adults and children are well suited for a mentoring friendship. He or she then "profile shares" with both the volunteer and the child - (describes the person using no names or other identifying characteristics). The child and the potential "Big" are then given the opportunity to agree to be matched or to ask the EMS to keep looking for a more suitable candidate.
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