School Buddy Program 2011-2012 School Year

Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on February 2, 2012

The goal of the School Buddy Program is to create solid relationships between volunteers from our community and children from area schools by having our School Buddies meet once a week for a hour with a student.

What children become involved in the School Buddy Program?: Children are between Kindergarten and 6th grade. We currently serve children attending the Wisconsin Rapids Elementary Schools and at the Baker Street Boys and Girls Club.

A student is referred to the program because of difficulties with scholastic and/or social skills. Our program goal is to help any child in need of an additional friend or role model.

When do School Buddies meet?: School Buddies meet with a child on school grounds during designated school hours. School Buddies are asked to commit themselves to the program for at least one hour per week for the school year.

We are looking for caring, consistent volunteers that are willing to spend time with a child. We encourage applications from high school age and up.

Requirements:

Commitment: Commit to the program for one full school year, and be able to meet once a week.

Transportation: Must be able to provide own transportation to and from the school site.

Application: An application will need to be completed

Background check: A background check will be done on all applicants to ensure the safety of the children in the program (i.e.: police check and sex offender registry)

Reference Check: We check 2 references (provided by applicant)

This opportunity is sponsored by: Big Brothers Big Sisters

Volunteers will work with the following groups Children (5-12) Students We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Mentoring Services

Contact Person: Melissa Niedfeldt, Case Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1921 Baker Drive Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located in the Boys and Girls Club building on the second floor by the teen center.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Wisconsin Rapids
Counties:		Wood