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COMMUNITY BASED MEN PRO TORIN GR A G M
We believe in the value and values of mentoring Mentoring is built on caring, respect and the willingness to listen. Studies show that mentoring helps young people stay in school and have the confidence to develop positive pathways into the future.
Changing young lives can build strong communities Building relationships between young people and caring adults is a good foundation for building strong communities. Young people feel connected and want to give back – everybody benefits.
Start something today Volunteering is one way. A gift of money is another. Either way, supporting the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters in your community could be the start of something big. Find out more at www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.au
Every time you volunteer or donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters in your community you start something – and it could be the start of something big.
The Mentoring Effect
Parent/Guardian Support
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17% more likely to be employed
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47% hold senior leadership positions
Email support@bbbsau.org or call (03) 9526 8409. To refer a child, go to our website www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.au
96% say they're happy 92% feel confident
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98% believe they make good life choices 80% pursue healthy lifestyles
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13% more likely to donate to charity 20% more money donated
30% 87% have strong more time social networks volunteering
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81% report financial literacy
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The minimum commitment for a mentoring match is 12 months, and the average match lasts 18 months.
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Every match is fully supported by Big Brothers Big Sisters through training and support from a Mentoring Coordinator.
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Long-term support for both Bigs and Littles
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Bigs and Littles meet a few times a month to spend some time doing activities together. Through spending time with their Bigs, Littles are less likely to drop out of school, end up in jail, or turn to drugs and alcohol. They also have more self-confidence, resilience, and independence.
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63% have post-secondary education
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Make a real difference in a young person’s life
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Community based mentoring is the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring relationship connecting vulnerable young people aged 7 to 17 years (Littles) with volunteer mentors (Bigs).
$315,000 higher lifetime income
13% higher earnings
Start something BIG with community based mentoring! LI F
What if every young person unlocked their potential?
50% more likely to volunteer
SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Increased taxes and spending from higher income
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increased volunteering and donations
$1 invested in mentoring by Big Brothers Big Sisters returns $18 to society * *Among economically disadvantaged groups, $1 invested in mentoring by Big Brothers Big Sisters returns $23 to society.
Building brighter futures through one to one long-term mentoring: Research shows that after 18 months of spending time with their Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor, young people are: • Less likely to begin using drugs or alcohol. • More likely to stay in school. • Less likely to participate in criminal behaviours.