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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.

Mid City Volunteer Info Session
February 11, 2014
6:00pm - 7:00 pm
Price Charities Bldg
4305 University Ave., Suite 610
San Diego CA 92105
To register Click Here - http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1094183


North County Volunteer Info Session
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Carlsbad Police Dept
2560 Orion Way, 
Carlsbad, CA 92010
To register Click Here - http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1098416

Mid City Volunteer Info Session
Tuesday, March 11 , 2014
6:00-7:00 PM
Price Charities Bldg
4305 University Ave., Suite 610
San Diego CA 92105
To Register -- Click here - http://sdbigs.kintera.org/VolunteerEnrollmentTraining03-11-2014

South Bay Volunteer Info Session
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
6:00-7:00 PM
Chula Vista Library
389 Orange Ave,
Chula Vista, CA 91911
To register - Click here - http://sdbigs.kintera.org/VolunteerEnrollmentTraining03-25-2014

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