Big Brothers Big Sisters Launches Recruitment Campaign
News Release
WARSAW — Starting this week, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana will undertake a massive recruitment campaign to enlist 500 new Bigs, School Buddies and volunteers in only 50 days.
Right now there are more than 500 local children waiting to be matched with a mentor. Based in Fort Wayne, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana is a local branch of the nation’s largest donation — and volunteer — supported mentoring network. Big Brothers Big Sisters believes every child has the innate ability to grow and succeed. The organization facilitates meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and children in search of a mentor.
These positive relationships have a direct and lasting effect on young people’s lives, particularly those from disadvantaged socioeconomic demographics. Some volunteers meet with their Little every weekend to catch a ball game or visit a restaurant together; others meet once a month to hang out and watch TV. But as Chief Development Officer Shelley Schwab says, “No matter how much time a Big spends with a Little, it’s time well spent.”
Local adults can become part of the campaign by signing up to volunteer, referring a friend, hosting a presentation or simply spreading the word. Those who share a Big Brothers Big Sisters campaign post to social media with the hashtag #500bigs will also be entered to win a prize along with those who submit referrals directly to the agency. Prizes include a one-year zoo membership, four tickets to Cedar Point, a $100 gift card and tickets to the Indianapolis Colts.
To become a volunteer or donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit www.bbbsnei.org.