We’re at the Morgan Community Association quarterly meeting, and it kicked off with a short presentation by a rep from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound — Bottom line: 100 kids, 7 to 17, are on a waiting list in the West Seattle area, awaiting more potential mentors to join BBBSPS. Commitment can be as little as an hour a week. More info: www.bbbsps.org or 877-700-BIGS. (More from MoCA later.)
ellenater- are you a member? sometimes when times are tough… wonderful programs suffer… WSB, thanks for putting this up there, i know i am strapped for every minute i have, but i am going to go and see what the requirements are!
I’ve been wanting to do this for a while. It’s terrible that they are short 100 volunteers. I encourage as many people to do this as possible. The time commitment is not that impossible to meet. Make Time!!!!
WSB: Thank you for letting us know. Let’s be the CHANGE we want to see in our community and our country.
100 kids!
I happen to be a Big Sister at Highland Park Elementary, I meet my Little for just an hour once per week during the school year.
This is the highlight of my week and I would encourage anyone to do this. Just skip lunch once per week (a PB&J is great on the go) and you can make a HUGE difference in the life of a child who needs a caring mentor and friend.
no. but I’m signing up now! It breaks my heart. Plus, i think it will be really fun.
FYI- for people who are already over scheduled but want to help… they really need volunteers for events and they have a young professionals commit. that helps fundraise…
there are so many ways to help – I signed myself and my children up this morning to be called for help on 4 activities a year. not a ton- but it will make a difference!
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