| Ranking |
Good Idea |
| Description |
The Think Big Club enlists high school students to work as mentors (or "Bigs") for elementary school students (or "Littles"). Meeting at Extended Day school locations, such as the Boys and Girls Club, the Bigs help their Littles with homework, activities, or projects in a supervised setting. Matches usually last one full school year and have a big impact on both the high school and elementary student. The high school Bigs must be at least 15 years old and have transportation. |
| Goal / Mission |
The goal of the program is to match high school students to elementary school students in a mentoring relationship. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
In general, the Teen Mentoring program has been a positive experience for both the teen mentors and the younger mentees. |
| Categories |
Education / Student Performance K-12
Social Environment / Volunteerism & Charitable Donations
Social Environment / Children's Social Environment
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| Organization(s) |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties |
| Date of Implementation |
1985 |
| Location |
County: Palm Beach and Martin, FL |
| Primary Contact |
Stacey Brownlow
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties
5033 SE Federal Hwy
Stuart, FL 34997
772-283-8373
info@mentorbig.org
http://www.mentorbig.org
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| For more details |
http://www.mentorbig.org/think-big-clubs/
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| Target Audience |
Children, Teens |
| Submitted By |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties |
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