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Bowl-A-Thon | Other Ways to Volunteer | Be A Little
Other Ways to Volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County needs your help. There are lots of ways to get involved besides becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister. Please read on to see what you can do.
Craft Fair Volunteers:
The second Saturday of each July finds the Amherst Town Common
miraculously converted from a beautiful field to an amazing Craft
Fair City. Big Brothers Big Sisters coordinates the Amherst Crafts
on the Common, now in its 24th consecutive year. We are always
looking for volunteer helpers for this one day event. Take a 2
- 3 hour shift anywhere from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. There are many
activities and you will of course be able to enjoy the crafts,
the food, and the music, all while lending a helping hand.
Buddies Club:
This group meets every Wednesday afternoon in Northampton. It
is an opportunity for the Little Brothers and Sisters who attend
the Jackson Street School to get together and enjoy all sorts
of fun activities. If you are inclined to play along with youngsters
while offering some supervision of their activities, you could
be the perfect volunteer for this group.
Program Sponsored Events:
These are activities planned by the program for the Bigs and Littles to enjoy together. Some of these events include the Littles' families as well. These activities include our Holiday Potluck Party, The Spring Friendship Party, the Annual BBQ Picnic at Look Park. We need help with cooking and setting up and breaking down.
Activities for Bigs and Littles
The volunteers and children who participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program are always looking out for great things to do. Perhaps a group you belong to would be intrested in hosting an event for Bigs and Littles to enjoy. Possibilities include pumpkin carving parties, haunted houses, hay rides, a sports day or sport clinic, a carnival, a hiking adventure or many other things that you could come with.
Free or discounted tickets or passes can be donated, allowing the Bigs and Littles access to local events, performances, movies or restaurants. This could be the first opportunity for a Little Brother or Sister to get to see a ballet or go to a museum or to attend a concert.
Office Support
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County is a small program with lots to do. Do you office skills to share? Or perhaps just some extra time to share? We sure could use some extra hands in the office to help with mailings, flyering, and other projects.
Fundraising
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County relies on the generosity of our community to continue the work we do. We have several major fundraising initiatives and events throughout the year. There are always ways to help these program sustaining fundraising efforts. Give us a call, let us know what you can and we will tell you could be of great value to our efforts.
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