Voluntary group Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS ) is looking for Galway men to become big brother for a young person in need.
BBBS spokesperson Alan Quin said, “BBBS is a mentoring programme that matches an adult volunteer to a young person (10-18 years ). The basic idea is that a friendship will form between the young person and older volunteer that will promote the positive development of the young person.
“A growing number of the male young people on our waiting list are expressing a wish to be matched with someone who likes sports so they will have someone to enjoy sport and sporting events with.
“We currently have nearly 20 young males between the ages of 10 and 15 who could really benefit from having a Big Brother to hang out with. As a Big Brother, over the course of a year you would spend an hour a week with a young person sharing your hobby/interests/skills/life experience with. If you think you would like to be a Big Brother or would like to find out more please contact Alan 086-8524920 or Ciara 087-7996268.
