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Community Corner

MAN UP! Be a Big Brother!

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better. Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Little Brothers/Sisters meet 2 to 4 times a month, spending time together, doing things they both enjoy.

BBBS is experiencing a critical need for men to volunteer! More than 70% of children waiting for mentors are boys, but less than 4 out of every 10 new volunteers are men. Here in San Diego, young boys wait an average of 18 months before being matched with a Big Brother. That's too long! 

The basic requirements to volunteer are you must be:
o At least 18 years of age
o Have a valid Social Security number 
o Have no criminal background
o Be available to volunteer at least 4 hours a month for at least 1 year

*Men, and Spanish-speaking women and men are in high demand.* 

Come check out a Volunteer Information Session to find out more on how you can get started in making a difference. See below for upcoming days and times, or visit our website at www.SDBigs.org for more info.

November 12 -- to register Click Here- http://sdbigs.kintera.org/VETMidCity11-12-2013
6:00pm -- 7:00 pm
Mid City: Price Charities Bldg
4305 University Ave., Suite 640
San Diego CA 92105

November 20 -- to register Click Here - http://sdbigs.kintera.org/VolunteerEnrollmentTraining11.20.2013
6:00pm -- 7:00 pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters Office
8515 Arjons Drive, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92126

December 10-- to register Click Here - http://sdbigs.kintera.org/VETMidCity12-10-2013
6:00pm -- 7:00 pm
Mid City: Price Charities Bldg
4305 University Ave., Suite 640
San Diego CA 92105

December 17 -- to register Click Here - http://sdbigs.kintera.org/VolunteerEnrollmentTraining12.17.2013
6:00pm -- 7:00 pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters Office
8515 Arjons Drive, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92126

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