Hundreds of kids in Tucson are looking for adults to be their friends and mentors. The nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters program matches children with adults who have similar interests, such as sports, reading and the outdoors.
"Bigs" and their "Littles" also have the chance to go on outings with Big Brothers and Big Sisters. They go camping and to ballgames and other events.
Being a Big Brother or Big Sister doesn't require spending a lot of money. Volunteers see a child at least twice a month.
To get started, volunteers can call Big Brothers Big Sisters at 624-2447 or visit the Web site www.tucsonbigs.org, where they can fill out an application online.
The following information was provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson.
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Here's a child looking for a Big Brother:
● Timothy is 13 and likes to skateboard, play baseball and basketball, go BMX riding and go to the movies. He lives on the Northwest Side and wants a Big Brother so he can have a male role model and someone to hang out with.
And here's a successful matchup:
● Ten-year-old Carlos and Big Brother Mohammad Fazel have been matched for a year in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson's MAX program. Project MAX (Mentoring for Academic Excellence) pairs at-risk kids with mentors and provides skill-building modules for them to complete, according to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Web site. This pair also enjoys going to the movies and to the mall, going out to eat and playing basketball at the park.
