School Based
Be A Mentor "BIG!" » 'Big' Programs » School Based
Change a life . . . one hour at a time. 
"I've seen my Little Sister break out of her shell and become more confident and outspoken."
"She gets so excited for Wednesday because that is the day her Big Sister comes."
School-based matches meet once a week for one hour at a time during the child's after-school program. School-based matches stay on the school campus and take advantage of the playground, athletic equipment, games and art supplies.
The school-based program is great for volunteers who:
are college or high school students,
use the bus or a bike to get around,
or are more comfortable meeting in a place where there are other adults around.
High school students mentor because they can have fun playing games with kids, be a positive role model, use the experience on a resume or college application and make a new friend.
Encourage co-workers, fellow church members, and people in your service group to volunteer together. Contact our office to schedule a group meeting.
Applications are accepted in September/October and matches meet on campus at the after-school program for the remainder of the school-year.
The following school is participating in the school-based program this year:
- South Fortuna Elementary School
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How to Enroll |
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- Volunteer Application: Volunteers 18 or older, please mail or fax the Volunteer Application to our office.
high school volunteers, please contact our office for an application: #445-4871 - Interview: A Match Support Specialist will contact you to arrange an interview once we receive your application. If you don't hear from us, call or e-mail our office.
- Background Check: At the interview, a Match Support Specialist will explain how to complete the background-check process.
- TB Test: Some schools require volunteers to show they do not have active TB by showing a negative test within the past 3 years, or submitting to a TB test from public health office. Most school districts exempt high school Bigs from this requirement.
- References: We will contact the references you provided us with on the volunteer application.
- Volunteer Training: A Match Support Specialist will schedule you for a group or individual training.
- Matching Process: Matches are made based on location, common interests, personalities and preferences.
Click here to fill out the volunteer application (PDF).
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