Is volunteering in the Big Sister program a good idea?

Question

okay yea this will look good on my transcript but i really want to be a big sister!! what should i expect,!?

Answer 1

yh i is u will be helping with an little girl/boy

Answer 2

I was a Big Brother and my experience was similar to Vivies.  The experience was wonderful.  Me and my lil brother did all sorts of things together.  

The hard part was keeping his mother and his brother and sisters out of the picture. If you are ever asked for money, to be a baby sitter or give rides, say no the very first time and every time after that.  You will feel like c**p but it is not your job to take care of them.  Eventually they will get the message.  If you give in even once, you are hosed.  

Be a Big Brother / Big Sister.  It is great.

Answer 3

Dont Expect anything then u will be

Answer 4

It's a great idea if you can commit to a long term. I was a BS for a couple of different girls.  The first time I was paired with a 12 year old who was really shy. I would take her out once a week to a museum, park, movie, or some other activity like that.  I'd call her to talk to her and see how she was doing.  Sometimes if she needed help, I'd help with her homework.  You can get as involved in the LS's life as you and the family want you to be.

The second time wasn't as good of an experience.  The family was looking for more of a babysitter and someone to contribute financially. It ended up not working out as I ended up feeling as though they were taking advantage of me.

Overall it's a great idea to get involved as a BS.  You really can make a difference in someones life.

Answer 5

it is so much funn...I do it at my school...you basically mentor either a little girl or boy....expect them to share really personal things....when i was doing it my little  his name was Kadaz  he was telling me that his parents fight and i was so scared for him  but you can't disclose anything they say to you...you learn so much about yourself too...it's a really good experience i recommend it for anyone...The little kids also become really attached...they are sooooo cute....the two times i did it I had a girl that was twelve and then Kadaz who was 10...

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