Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore Partners with Buckingham Elementary School to Launch Bigs in School Program

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) is excited to announce its partnership with Buckingham Elementary School in Berlin to launch the “Bigs in School” program. Bigs in Buckingham is a Site-Based Mentoring Program that will serve children between the ages of 6 and 10 who would benefit from additional support in academic performance, behavior, self-esteem, interpersonal and/or social skills, with family member(s) using alcohol/drugs, and/or with incarcerated family members. This program will help participating students experience improved school grades, attendance, self-esteem, relationships with friends, family and teachers, and interest in doing new activities and academic subjects.

Buckingham volunteer mentors, also known as “Bigs”, will be paired with students from Buckingham Elementary School. These mentors will dedicate 30-60 minutes of their time weekly to support, guide, and inspire their “little” in their school and personal life. Bigs in Buckingham will operate during school hours, before school starts, during lunch, or recess. Volunteer mentors like you can make a lasting impact on a child’s life.

“The students mentored through Bigs in School always look forward to seeing their mentor….it is the highlight of their week” says Jessica Mimms, Executive Director of BBBSES. “The individualized attention is very meaningful to them, and the impact lasts a lifetime”.

BBBSES seeks business partners to support student development by encouraging and allowing employees to volunteer during work hours and spend time at the school mentoring their Littles. To become a mentor to a local child today or to become a partnering business to support Buckingham Elementary’s Bigs in Schools, contact BBBSES at 410-543-2447 or emailinfo@shorebiglittle.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mentorship and guidance to children facing adversity in the Eastern Shore community. The agency strives to empower young people to reach their full potential and lead successful, fulfilling lives through mentoring relationships.