Wanted: 100 Good Men

I came across an article in the RJG (Reno Journal Gazette) titled, "Wanted: 100 Good Men". I thought I would share it with you.

Good men (and women) are needed to mentor young people in the Greater Reno-Tahoe area. "Wanted: 100 Good Men"is a recruitment campaign to bring awareness for the need of more Big Brothers in the Big Brother/Sister program.

The campaign does not minimize the need for or the effect of women who participate in the Big Sister organization. Statistically and historically, women tend to volunteer more than men. The campaign has been directed to men for one reason: more men are needed as mentors.

There are more boys than girls waiting for a "Big". "Big" is the abbreviated name for Big Brothers and Sisters. "Littles" refer to the youth who have signed up to participate. Currently, there are a total of 209 "Littles" waiting for a "Big", of these, 122 are boys. These kids not only need someone special in their life, but want someone special in their life. The Big Brother and Big Sister programs, "Bigs" and "Littles" are all voluntary.

We all know that this is a time of economic restrictions for many families. The wonder of the Big Brother/Big Sister project is, more than money, the organization needs men (Bigs") who will give of their time. You do not have to be "well-to-do", you just need to be willing to care and spend an hour or two a week with your "Little".

Mentoring changes lives. Statistically, each of us directly impacts (changes) 100 lives in our life time. If this is true then for each life changed today, we will see and benefit from a 100 lives changed in the future. 100 Good Men multiplied by 100 "Littles" equals 10,000 changed lives; 10,000 multiplied by 10,000 equals 1 million. That is quite a legacy for just an hour or two a week. The organization's motto "Little moments. Big Magic" certainly applies to this equation.

What are the qualifications for the Big Brother/Sister program? A willing heart and a background check.

Whether you live in the Reno area or elsewhere, please consider being one of the 100 good men and women needed.