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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Be at least 18 years of age*;
Have a respectable driving record;
Have no felony criminal record, nor have been convicted of any crimes involving children; and
Commit to a minimum of 12 months once matched with a child**
*School Buddies program allows high school students who are 16 years of age or older **School Buddies requires a commitment of one school year (typically September through June)
Child between the ages of 6 - 16 years old (child can remain matched in our program till they reach 18 and graduate high school or equivalent)*
Family and child who can commit to 8-12 hours a month with a mentor**
Have no significant history of violence or behavior issues
*School Buddies matches 1st - 8th graders and graduates out of the program upon completion of the 8th grade
**School Buddies spends one hour a week, during school hours, with their Big
Activities can include going out for ice cream, taking a cooking class, or exploring a new walking trail*! We have found that it’s not really the type of activity, but the time spent together is what makes the impact. The match is not to spend time in the Bigs home until matched for 90 days and we strongly encourage our families to visit the Bigs home before their first visit.
*School Buddies typically has the Big bring in activities such as no-bake cookies, maybe they shoot hoops on the playground or work on a puzzle in the library.
Our volunteers go through a multi-step enrollment process to ensure they are safe adults with clear background checks/driving records, positive references, and participate in an in-depth interview. They are not trained professionals, but caring members of our communities who want to offer one-on-one support to youth.
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