big brothers big sisters of nelson brochure 2011
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson in partnership with the Nelson Police
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson
Private Bag 39
Nelson 7042
Phone: (03) 545 9864
http://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz/local/nelson/
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NELSON
Making a difference for young people Youth development experts agree that, in addition to their parents, children need additional supportive, caring adults in their lives. For most children this need is met through family and family friends.
But for some children additional support is required to help them grow and achieve their potential.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson aims to provide a mentor for any young person who needs one between the ages of seven and 17, from Hira to Wakefield.
So whether you volunteer, donate or participate with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson, you will change lives.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
making a difference…one child at a time.
Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children reach their potential in leadership, education and employment through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors.
And it works By participating in our youth mentoring programs, Little Brothers and Sisters are:
More confident in their schoolwork
Able to get along better with their families
Be more trusting of others
More willing to express their feelings
More likely to avoid illegal behaviour drugs…
less likely to skip school…
Become a MentorIf the following applies to you
Able to volunteer 1-2 hours a week
Can commit to a minimum of one year
Reliable and consistent
Full Drivers licence
A Willingness to help young people reach their potential
THEN CONTACT US!
Phone: (03) 545 9864
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Mentoring is about providing support to a young person who needs a friend and is willing and able to support that young person
through a friendship based relationship, on a regular basis.