What do you guys think of Big Brother/Big Sister?

[Round786]

It looks like a great idea to me, but the hours are absurdly low (less then 2hrs a week). I still have multiple years before I apply, so the number of hours isn’t an issue, but I honestly doubt the impact I could have with only 2 hours a week.

Also their site doesn’t explicitly mention the children being from a disadvantaged background (but I imagine the vast majority of them would be). Is that bad?

Should I search for another children’s organization with more hours and a focused mission?

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[TolJoob]

If it is something you want to do, then do it. If you do two hours a week over several years, those will add up and you will certainly have a story to tell.

 

[Dral]

I would suggest you do research into the different options and do the one that you feel will be most fulfilling regardless of hours (Within reason).

 

[Goro]

It looks like a great idea to me, but the hours are absurdly low (less then 2hrs a week). I still have multiple years before I apply, so the number of hours isn’t an issue, but I honestly doubt the impact I could have with only 2 hours a week.

Also their site doesn’t explicitly mention the children being from a disadvantaged background (but I imagine the vast majority of them would be). Is that bad?

Should I search for another children’s organization with more hours and a focused mission?

I have a high regard for people who do this

 

[cj_cregg]

Big Brothers/Big Sisters is a very well respected organization. It is low hours per week because it is a LONGITUDINAL mentoring program - having a consistent role model for that kid over years makes a much bigger impact than you being available for many hours over a couple months. Kids involved are almost always in need/high risk.

 

[Round786]

Big Brothers/Big Sisters is a very well respected organization. It is low hours per week because it is a LONGITUDINAL mentoring program - having a consistent role model for that kid over years makes a much bigger impact than you being available for many hours over a couple months. Kids involved are almost always in need/high risk.

Very good point that I somehow overlooked. I was apart of the program myself as a kid, but had a boring/sour time, so I more-or-less wanted to know if my experience was universal.