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Tag Archives for: "youth mentoring"
 Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Big Impact Group

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Big Impact Group

April 10, 2020

Our volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters are great advocates for BBBS because they know, first-hand, the impact that mentors can have in children’s lives.

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     The Importance of Trauma Informed Care

    The Importance of Trauma Informed Care

    February 27, 2020

    At some point in our lives, we will all experience trauma — an event, multiple events, or a set of circumstances that feels physically or emotionally harmful or threatening and that causes [...]

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       Arkady and Sincere

      Arkady and Sincere

      February 14, 2020

      Sharing coffee and hot chocolate every Sunday. What a great way to begin a friendship. It’s a tradition that...

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         Walking the Walk: Our Mission in Action

        Walking the Walk: Our Mission in Action

        October 30, 2019

        The team at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas does more than “talk the talk” regarding youth mentoring. We also “walk the walk”. All BBBS staff members bring educational and professional [...]

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           Match Holiday Party Gift Drive

          Match Holiday Party Gift Drive

          October 28, 2019

          ‘Tis (almost) the season, and you can help make the holidays a little brighter for our kids! We’re now accepting gift and gift card donations for our annual Match Holiday Party...

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             A BIG Need: Volunteer Recruitment

            A BIG Need: Volunteer Recruitment

            October 18, 2019

            We know mentors make a difference. Kids do better with the presence of a reliable, supportive and caring adult in their lives. Participants in Big Brothers Big Sisters’ program graduate from high [...]

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               A Confidence-Building Workshop for Little Sisters

              A Confidence-Building Workshop for Little Sisters

              October 8, 2019

              The feeling of being judged by others is something we all deal with, but teens may be more susceptible to these thoughts and feelings than others...

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                 Preventing Childhood Bullying

                Preventing Childhood Bullying

                September 20, 2019

                Bullying has long been considered an unfortunate but inevitable childhood rite of passage. Increasingly, however, it is seen as a problem that can and should be proactively addressed. Many [...]

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                   Ice Ball 2019: An Enchanted Evening. A Life-Changing Impact.

                  Ice Ball 2019: An Enchanted Evening. A Life-Changing Impact.

                  September 5, 2019

                  It was a sparkling evening of glamorous outfits, gorgeous jewelry, and generous hearts as a crowd of more than 800 guests gathered for the 15th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas [...]

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                     Matches Set Sail at Hobie Day 2019

                    Matches Set Sail at Hobie Day 2019

                    August 29, 2019

                    Bigs and Littles stayed cool as they played in the lake and sailed on the wind at Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Hobie Day 2019.

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                      Participants and Supporters

                      • “Now, oh my gosh, how my daughter has changed. She just has a better outlook on life.”

                        Family

                      • “As a Big, I’m able to pay it forward by providing my Little with some of the opportunities that I’ve been lucky to have in my life – companionship, encouragement, confidence and trust. “

                        Jeremy, Big Brother

                      • “My Big Brother appreciates me for who I am.”

                        Little Brother

                      • Sponsors

                      • “Together we can make an even greater difference.”

                        Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Ph.D., President of Huston-Tillotson University

                      • “My son’s relationship with his Big Brother has had a big impact.”

                        Family

                      • “Being a Big Brother has enriched my life.”

                        Ben, Big Brother

                      • “With my Big Sister’s help I am doing better in school.”

                        Little Sister

                      • “Whenever something is bothering me, I can talk with my Big about it.”

                        Little Sister

                      • “If it weren’t for her, I know that I would have ended up in an environment that I should not have been in.”

                        Little Sister

                      • Sponsors

                      • “I love seeing the difference that mentoring makes for our children and our community.”

                        Jamie Avila, Board Member

                      • “My husband is gone a lot on military assignments, and I wanted our daughters to have another responsible adult in their lives that they could have fun with and talk to if they didn’t feel comfortable talking to me.”

                        Family

                      • “My son has a stronger focus on his future as a result of his match.”

                        Family

                      • “As a Big, I get to spend time with my Little doing things I loved doing as a kid – exploring, going out to eat, cooking, visiting book stores, and being there as another ear and voice as she tries to navigate her world.”

                        Audra, Big Sister

                      • “I love reading with my Big Sister.”

                        Little Sister

                      • “My son is consciously making the right choices now to set himself up for whatever he decides to do.”

                        Family

                      • “It’s a privilege to be able to help kids recognize the potential within themselves and illuminate the opportunities they have in their lives.”

                        Jeremy, Big Brother

                      • “My relationship with my Big Brother is very important to me.”

                        Little Brother

                      • “I can tell my Big Sister anything and she listens without judging me.”

                        Little Sister

                      • “My Big Brother has helped me discover new things.”

                        Little Brother

                      • Sponsors

                      • “My Big Brother has taken me to visit several colleges and I’m excited to start applying.”

                        Little Brother

                      • “Children are our future. I like helping them realize their potential.”

                        Donor

                      • “As a Big, I can commit to a consistent volunteer opportunity where I feel like I’m giving back to my community, and I’m rewarded with a meaningful relationship with an awesome Little who has so much to offer as well.”

                        John, Big Brother

                      • “My Big makes me feel important.”

                        Little Brother

                      • Sponsors

                      • “My Big Sister is always there for me when I need her.”

                        Little Sister

                      • “Thanks to my amazing Big Sister, I knew from early on how important my education would be.”

                        Little Sister

                      • “Having a Big in our lives has helped my whole family.”

                        Natasha, Mom of a Little

                      • “Becoming a Big is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made. My Little is constantly surprising me with her eagerness to try new things. Having the opportunity to mentor and see her grow has been not only rewarding, but also lots of fun!”

                        Reyna, Big Sister

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                      Executive Board of Directors

                      The Executive Board is a group of community-focused leaders invested in improving the lives of Austin youth. Their main responsibilities involve raising funds to support our agency, reviewing and approving agency policies, and generating awareness of, and support for, BBBS.

                      April Justice, Board Chair
                      Charles Schwab
                      Vice President

                      Blake Absher
                      Broadway Bank
                      EVP, Austin Market Executive

                      Becky Bonham
                      Hargill Growers Gin & Grain
                      Real Estate Developer

                      Lara Burns Boyda
                      Urbanspace
                      Chief Operating Officer

                      Rajal Dhruva
                      ATX Life Coaching
                      Certified Life Coach

                      Denver Dunlap
                      Denver Dunlap Real Estate
                      Owner/Broker

                      Heather Granato
                      Molecula
                      Vice President of Customer Success

                      Art Guerra
                      Guerra Underground
                      Owner

                      Scott Haigler
                      RSM US LLP
                      Office Managing Partner

                      Shellie Hayes-McMahon
                      Annie’s List
                      Director of Operations

                      Pamela Malunat Hurley
                      Philanthropist

                      Lynette Perkins
                      Bohemian Innovation, LLC
                      Chief Executive Officer

                      Evan Spaulding, Treasurer
                      The Spaulding Group
                      Financial Executive

                      Albert Swantner
                      Mobile Tech RX
                      Chief Technical Officer

                      Jason Vitanza
                      Shadow IT Services
                      Chief Technology Officer

                      Advisory Council

                      Composed of high-visibility individuals and organizations, the Advisory Council provides BBBS with a lasting influence and cross-community reach. Convening at least twice per year, the group provides input on strategic issues as needed, influences others to support our mission and contribute resources, and recruits new members for our Executive Board.

                      Darrell Bazzell
                      The University of Texas at Austin
                      Senior Vice President and CFO

                      Kyndel Bennett
                      Cayetano Development, LLC
                      Chief Executive Officer

                      Clayton Christopher
                      Entrepreneur

                      Hector De Leon
                      De Leon Washburn & Ward, P.C.
                      Founder

                      Chris Ellis
                      Endeavor Real Estate Group, Ltd.
                      Managing Principal

                      Gary Farmer
                      Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
                      President

                      Kerry Hall
                      Texas Capital Bank
                      Executive Managing Director, Regional Banking

                      Amy Jones
                      O’Connell Robertson
                      President

                      Nyle Maxwell
                      The Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships
                      Dealer Principal

                      Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette
                      Huston-Tillotson University
                      President

                      Dick Rathgeber
                      Rathgeber Investments
                      President

                      Lawrence Speck
                      Page Southerland Page, Inc.
                      Senior Principal

                      Carl Stuart
                      Registered Investment Advisor

                      Tom Taylor
                      Taylor Investments
                      Principal

                      Foundation Board

                      The Foundation Board’s purpose is to oversee all aspects of BBBS’s Scholarship Program, including managing the endowment and distributing scholarship funds to institutions.

                      Carlos Barbosa
                      Wells Fargo
                      SVP/Loan Supervisor-Middle Market Commercial Banking

                      Loraine Brown, Foundation Board Chair
                      Vino Veritas Ventures
                      Founder & Owner

                      Rajal Dhruva
                      ATX Life Coaching
                      Certified Life Coach

                      Shellie Hayes-McMahon
                      Annie’s List
                      Director of Operations

                      Pamela Malunat Hurley
                      Philanthropist

                      Guillermo Martinez III, PhD
                      Austin Community College
                      Interim Vice President, Student Affairs

                      Karl Spencer
                      University of Texas at Austin
                      McCombs School of Business

                      Office of the Dean
                      Administrative Associate

                      .

                      Big Impact Group

                      The Big Impact Group is a diverse collective of dedicated men and women who volunteer their time, talents and energy to support BBBS of Central Texas’ mission, further its programs, and establish themselves as future leaders for BBBS by engaging constituents, recruiting volunteers. and raising funds.

                      Jenny Alperin, Engagement Committee Chair
                      RosePOP Parties
                      Owner & Event Planner

                      Ashley Cureton
                      Texas Assoc. of Counties
                      Wellness Consultant

                      Alejandro Espinoza
                      JB Goodwin Realtors
                      Real Estate Agent/Broker

                      Scott Gilman
                      Center for Biological Diversity
                      Online Fundraising Director

                      Nicholas Johnson, Vice President
                      OpenJAUS, LLC
                      Chief Technology Officer

                      Brandon Jones
                      The University of Texas at Austin
                      Assoc. Director for Student Learning & Development

                      Jessica Keigley
                      Google
                      Cloud Sales Recruiter

                      Sarah Lozano
                      The University of Texas at Austin
                      Graduate Student – Plant Biology

                      Emily Mailman
                      Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
                      Natural Resources Specialist

                      Niyoshi Mehta
                      Miracle Foundation
                      Director of Global Programs

                      Brooke Mountain
                      NetSuite + Oracle
                      Account Executive

                      Rena Muñoz
                      Hawk Contracting Services, LLC
                      Owner

                      Chris Muyshondt
                      Dell Seton Medical Center
                      Trauma Tech

                      Amanda Nastoupil
                      Accruent
                      Talent Development Leader

                      Ali Nichols
                      Bound
                      Customer Success Manager

                      Tobias Perkins
                      Austin Fire Department
                      Inventory Control Specialist II

                      Kellyn Platek
                      KIPP Texas Public Schools
                      Manager, Teacher Career Pathways

                      Lauren Roche, Treasurer
                      Google Cloud
                      Professional Services

                      Stefan Sinclair
                      TheWaveVR
                      Software Development Engineer

                      Jenna Sliter
                      Yeti
                      Creative Operations & Resource Manager

                      Karen Vilches, Recruitment Committee Chair
                      Noonday Collection
                      Office Manager & Exec Asst. to CEO

                      Jared Wynne, President
                      WIN
                      Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief

                      Yagiz Yildiz, Fundraising Committee Chair
                      Dell
                      Principal Electrical Engineer

                      Learn More

                      Complete an Interest Form online & sign up to attend an Info. Session.

                      Meet Your Little

                      We’ll set up a Match Introduction meeting to get your match started!

                      Training

                      Join other prospective mentors to learn the essentials for being a great volunteer Big

                      Match Development & Support

                      We will be there to provide ongoing support for your match

                      Interview

                      We’ll set up a time to get to know you so we can find the best match for you!

                      Apply

                      Complete the Volunteer Application (following Step 1), which includes references and a thorough Background Check

                      Talk With Us

                      Learn more about the commitment and if it’s right for your child. You can reach us at 512-442-4646 or via email: info@bigmentoring.org.

                      Apply

                      Complete the online enrollment application.

                       

                      Meet With Us

                      We will visit with you in your home or in our office. Help us get to know your child so we can find the best match for him or her.

                      Get Ready/Wait for a Match

                      We’ll search carefully for a Big for your child. Try to be patient. It takes time to find a great match.

                      Get Matched

                      Learn about a potential Big and move forward if you approve the match.

                      Meet Your Child's Big

                      We will introduce you and your child to your new Big. They will start spending time together and getting to know each other.