2008 Media Releases
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Big Brothers Offers Volunteer Information Session
September 9, 2008
For anyone who has given
any consideration in becoming a Big Brother Volunteer or Couple
Match to a boy, the Big Brother organization is holding an Information
Session on Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. The hour long
session will inform potential volunteers as to what is involved
in this rewarding volunteer role.
Essentially being a Big Brother is about being
a friend, mentor and someone to look up to. A Big Brother provides
a regular male influence that the boy may not otherwise have.
Being a Big Brother is about hanging out, talking, sharing in
activities approximately three hours a week and having fun along
the way. You don’t have to change your life to be a Big
Brother…having a Little Brother just means having someone
else to share your life.
The Information Session is being held at the
Big Brother office located at 193 George Street ( Between Brock
and Vidal). To RSVP or for more Information call Big Brothers
at 519-336-0460.
Contact:
Donna Sharpe
Caseworker/Recruitment
Big Brothers of Sarnia-Lambton
193 George Street
Sarnia, Ontario
N7T 4N6
519-336-0460
donnas@sarniabigbrothers.org
www.sarniabigbrothers.org
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BIG BROTHER BIG IMPACT!
Almost 12 years ago Glen McFarlane decided to become more involved
in some volunteer work within the community as a transition to
his future retirement years. At that time, with his own children
grown he decided to get involved with Big Brothers and was matched
with Little Brother Jeremy who was age six at the time.
Little Brothers are ages 5-14 years from father-absent homes at
the time of matching but some matches have continued on until
the boys 18th birthday which is the case with Jeremy.
The friendship between this Big and Little Brother has flourished
over the years. Glen has been there to encourage Jeremy in all
his endeavours. Glen has been there for his graduation from elementary
and more recently from secondary school. He has been able to reinforce
the positive values of Jeremy’s family by helping to encourage
him in his scholastic and many volunteer endeavours over the years..
Glen introduced his Little Brother to the game of golf and not
only involved him in hockey but offered his morale support at
his games. Jeremy speaks highly of all of Glen’s family
who have always made him feel very welcome. He describes his friendship
with Glen by saying “ that he is always someone I can count
on”. Glen says that for him it has been a very rewarding
experience and he modestly says that in some way I hope I helped
by offering friendship and being a male influence for his Little
Brother. As for Jeremy and his mother they both can’t say
enough good things about Glen’s involvement and think very
highly of him and his family . For a few hours a week he has had
an incredible impact. Jeremy is off to College this fall and as
he turns 18 his match with Glen will officially come to a close
but it is a long established friendship that will continue for
years to come.
Glen’s advice to anyone thinking about becoming a Big Brother
is Just Do it”. “ I thought about it for a long time
before eventually making the decision but it’s been a good
match and a rewarding friendship”
For information on becoming a Big Brother or information on our
services contact Big Brothers at 519-336-0460 or stop by the office
located at 193 George Street.
For Info Contact
Donna Sharpe
Caseworker/Recruitment
Big Brothers of Sarnia-Lambton
donnas@sarniabigbrothers.org
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