Needs From: Hands On Amarillo

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Texas Panhandle is expanding our Fundraising and Volunteer Committees and we are looking for new members here in our community.  We are needing people who love to plan, have fun, and help out great causes.  

Fundraising/Event Committee

Amarillo/Canyon -We are looking for people who are great at fundraising.  We have three major events that we host each year including Bowl for Kids' Sake, Mentoring Matters and Clay for Kids' Sake.  We are needing volunteers to help in the planning, execution, and sponsorships of each of our events.  If you have event and fundraising experience, we'd love to talk with you.   

Perryton/Spearman/Gruver - We are looking for people who are great at fundraising.  Walk For Kids sake is hosted typically in the spring each year.  We are needing volunteers to help in the planning, execution and sponsorships.  If you are interested in helping we would LOVE to visit with you.

Volunteer Recruitment

The one need we always have at BBBS is volunteers.  We are always in need of Bigs, and especially male volunteers.  We currently have over 20 + children on our waiting list.   We are looking for volunteers to help us recruit Big volunteers and open doors throughout the community.  If you would like to help us plan volunteer recruitment events, book talks with other organizations or businesses, please contact us for further information.  

Please think about joining our committees, by helping out you are helping to empower potential in the lives of children here in the Texas Panhandle.  

You have a BIG opportunity in front of you – to not only impact a child’s life today, but to transform their potential for tomorrow.

 We are always looking for people eager to positively impact a child and improve their community at the same time. And, right now is no different. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are in high demand. For a few hours, a couple times a month, you can give a child the invaluable gift of your friendship. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their lives.

We have several ways you can help:

Community Based Program:

A match between a child and a mentor that meet one-to-one, at a time that is agreed upon by the mentor and parent/guardian. Typically matches will meet on the weekends or evenings. Community based activities can include but are not limited to, visits to the park, museum or movie theater. The child and mentor must meet a minimum of six hours per month.

School Based Program/High School Bigs

A match between a child and mentor that meet one-to-one during the school day, typically during the child’s lunch period. This particular setting provides additional support systems for our mentors. Site based activities can include but are not limited to, playing sports, arts and crafts or working on homework.

Virtual Based Program:

A match between a child and mentor that meet through virtual means including Zoom, Facetime, Texts, and phone calls. Matches can play online games together, work on homework, and get to know each other.

 

Kids still need mentors, and it's more important now that it has ever been.  They need you.

Men:

More than 75% of our children waiting for a Big are boys, but only 3 out of every 10 inquiries to volunteer come from men. Research shows that having a positive influence of a Big Brother makes a real difference in a boy’s life. So join the hundreds of volunteers that have given a young person someone to look up to. And learn why so many are

 

BIG Requirements:

At least 18 years of age/High School Bigs 16 years of age One-year commitment/School Based School Year Meet with Little 2 or more times per month Background check In person interview and training Transportation and Insurance Communicate monthly with Match Support Specialist

You have a BIG opportunity in front of you – to not only impact a child’s life today, but to transform their potential for tomorrow.

 We are always looking for people eager to positively impact a child and improve their community at the same time. And, right now is no different. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are in high demand. For a few hours, a couple times a month, you can give a child the invaluable gift of your friendship. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their lives.

We have several ways you can help:

Community Based Program:

A match between a child and a mentor that meet one-to-one, at a time that is agreed upon by the mentor and parent/guardian. Typically matches will meet on the weekends or evenings. Community based activities can include but are not limited to, visits to the park, museum or movie theater. The child and mentor must meet a minimum of six hours per month.

School Based Program

A match between a child and mentor that meet one-to-one during the school day, typically during the child’s lunch period. This particular setting provides additional support systems for our mentors. Site based activities can include but are not limited to, playing sports, arts and crafts or working on homework.

Virtual Based Program:

A match between a child and mentor that meet through virtual means including Zoom, Facetime, Texts, and phone calls. Matches can play online games together, work on homework, and get to know each other.

 

Kids still need mentors, and it's more important now that it has ever been.  They need you.

Men:

More than 75% of our children waiting for a Big are boys, but only 3 out of every 10 inquiries to volunteer come from men. Research shows that having a positive influence of a Big Brother makes a real difference in a boy’s life. So join the hundreds of volunteers that have given a young person someone to look up to. And learn why so many are

 

BIG Requirements:

At least 18 years of age One-year commitment/School Based School Year Meet with Little 2 or more times per month Background check In person interview and training Transportation and Insurance Communicate monthly with Match Support Specialist