About this column:
Patch has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri to help them get the word out about their volunteer recruitment effort. This column, which will run weekly on Sundays, will explain the role of a Big Brother or Big Sister, talk about the impact the relationship has on a child's life and more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri (BBBS) launched a brand new campaign aiming to recruit 600 new volunteers in six months. "Be There Now" is calling on all of the organization's dedicated supporters to help to generate awareness among their friends and colleagues or become Big Brothers or Big Sisters themselves. With more than 1,000 children waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister, there’s never been a better time than now to get involved. The impact of having a mentor is incredibly powerful, yet the requirements to become one are easier than you might think: You must be 18 or …
