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Become a Big
By becoming a Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple or Big Family you can truly influence the life of a child, and you will both be forever changed by the experience. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County offers a variety of volunteer experiences. We have several different programs, each serving a unique population of children. Serves children ages 5-15 in our local community. We serve children from all different backgrounds and neighborhoods. We ask volunteers for an 18 month commitment to spend a few hours each week with the child. Big Brothers are matched with Little Brothers, and Big Sisters are matched with Little Sisters or with younger Little Brothers ages 5-8. We also match Big Couples and Big Families with one child. Activities may include going to the park, walking the dog, going fishing, participating in arts and crafts projects, cooking dinner together, or other activities they both enjoy.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County has partnered with area schools to offer volunteer opportunities within the school environment. The School-based Programs are very flexible and work around the volunteers' schedules, while still allowing volunteers and children to form meaningful relationships. Volunteers need to commit for the school year and meet with their student for 1 hour a week. Volunteers have fun helping their students with academics, talking, playing games, or doing arts and crafts activities.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County has a number of ways to be involved:BE A BIG!!
There are children in Gallatin County waiting for Bigs right now! If you have some time to provide friendship to a “Little” in our community, we want to hear from you. Volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters is truly a rewarding experience, and a great way to feel like a kid again!
ENROLL A CHILD
If you know of a child between the ages of 5 and 15 who would benefit from a caring adult in his/her life, enroll him or her in our program. Simply call our office for more information.
VOLUNTEER AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER
Committees oversee all of our special events, volunteer programs, public relations and marketing efforts. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County relies heavily on community volunteers to serve on our committees.
BECOME A BOARD MEMBER
The Board of Directors is the governing body of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and works closely with the CEO and the staff to oversee the strategic vision and the operations of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County. Members serve 3 year terms.
PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF OUR MANY SPECIAL EVENTS
Big Brothers Big Sisters receives the majority of our funding from annual special events. Community members can Bowl for Kids’ Sake, attend our annual Dinner and Auction, play in our annual Golf Tournament, or volunteer to wrap gifts at our annual Gift Wrap Campaign.
SPONSORSHIP OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Local businesses can receive great marketing exposure, and help us to underwrite the costs of our very popular special events as corporate or individual sponsors.
BE A DONOR
Funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County also comes from our very generous community members! The services we provide to the children of Gallatin County are made possible through donations generated from individual donors and donations to our special events.
PROVIDE ACTIVITIES FOR OUR MATCHES
We do our best to keep the cost incurred by our volunteers. Donations of tickets to sporting events, concerts, and community events allow our Bigs and Littles to enjoy these activities together, at no cost to the volunteers. Additionally, community members can host fun activities and outings for our matches, or donate such things as sports and outdoor equipment.
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Thank You To our
LEGACY MATCHMAKER
OP/TECH USA Giving Levels
Century Club $100
Patron of Youth $350
Benefactor of Youth $500
Match Maker $1,000
Magic Maker $5,000
Dream Maker $10,000
Legacy Match Maker $20,000
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