Do you love sports? Do you love sharing the joy and benefits of sports with young people? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County seeks adult volunteers to be mentors for youth, utilizing a shared interest in sports or fitness as a catalyst for a positive, empowering mentoring relationship.
Sports and fitness promote physical health, emotional health, positive social development, and a sense of community for individuals of all ages, but particularly youth. We are seeking adults from across Butler County who embrace the benefits of sports and fitness to be paired with youth who have expressed an interest in sports, fitness, or just being active. Through this shared interest, mentors help to inspire and empower youth to realize their potential - not just in terms of physical activity, but also in school and in life.
As a volunteer mentor in the Sports Buddies program, you will meet twice per month with your "Little" to engage in positive, fun, free or low-cost activities that enable a healthy and encouraging mentoring relationship to grow. This may include participating in a fitness-oriented activity or attending a sporting event, among other activities. Big Brothers Big Sisters organizes periodic group outings for Sports Buddies participants.
To be a Sports Buddies volunteer mentor, you must be at least 18 years of age, have reliable transportation, and be able to commit to at least one year. All interested mentors must complete an application, supply references, successfully complete a criminal background check and driving records check, and submit to a screening interview. You do not have to be an athlete, nor have any experience in organized sports, to be a Sports Buddies volunteer mentor. You just need to love sports or fitness, and care about the youth of our community! We have a particular need for men to be Sports Buddies mentors, as we have numerous boys on our waiting list.
CLICK HERE to apply online, or email Jessica.Huentelman@bbbsbutler.org.
