Big Brothers Big Sisters: Sign Up To Donate Or Be A Volunteer

latimes.com:

The demand for such matchups is growing. For the first time in its more than 100-year history, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is actively seeking donations through a nationwide campaign launched last month to help whittle down an expanding waiting list.

About 38,300 children nationwide -- including more than 200 in the Los Angeles area -- are waiting to be paired with adults, a 35% increase from February last year. Many more children are waiting to have their applications processed. In other cases, families decide not to apply when they find out that it can take a year or longer for a match to be made.

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Comments

[bigdaveh]

06:14 PM on 02/22/2011

I tried but as an atheist they said they didn't need me. That and the fact that I'm white.

[3dtrix]

02:17 AM on 02/23/2011

Rubbish - I'm both they BEGGED me to volunteer...

[Richcrafter]

12:42 AM on 02/22/2011

I dream of doing this! Going to call tomorrow! Why do the less glamorous/ more socially conscious stories get so little few user notes? It's a gift to change a life. I will!

[3dtrix]

01:51 AM on 02/22/2011

You'll be doing God's work - and I'm not a religious person. I looked into it - but fate intervened in the form of my being my grandson's guardian.

I'm certain you'll get out of it far more than you ever give - and you'll give your best...

[KIVPossum]

09:17 AM on 02/22/2011

You will enjoy it. Did it some years back and it was a wonderful experience