Big Brothers Big Sisters

[Bittersmart]

Has anyone here ever participated in this program before? I have an interview tomorrow to become a Big Sister, and I'm a bit nervous. I've watched some videos, but I feel like....I dunno, that I'm diving into the deep end. I don't have any children of my own. Hell, I don't even really have friends. I just wanted to do this to, you know, reach out. Anyone have any experience? Advice?

[BrokenQuill92]

1. Be cheerful

2. LISTEN and support

3. Find out their interests

4. Be firm (be friends with a kid doesn't make you their door mat remember u still want them to respect u)

5. Take them places that r fun but educational

[c172]

I think I was signed up for that back in my 80's childhood, but no one ever responded to my request, perhaps? I'll need to pick my mother's brain about that.

[Bittersmart]

I think I was signed up for that back in my 80's childhood, but no one ever responded to my request, perhaps? I'll need to pick my mother's brain about that.

I hear in some places there are long wait lists for children and not enough volunteers.