Big Brothers Big Sisters to Create Leadership Board

Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County is creating a Leadership Board of young professionals.

According to Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Leadership Board will consist of dedicated young men and women throughout McHenry County who volunteer their time, talents and energy to support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs. Members will plan and host a signature event to raise funds to grow the organization, recruit future mentors, partners, and board members, and generate public awareness in a fun and social environment.

The Leadership Board will also complement the efforts of the Executive Board and staff of Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County while developing future leaders for the organization and the community, according to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

“I think this is a very exciting opportunity and a wonderful way for emerging young professionals to get further involved in the community, network, and most importantly help us serve the kids of McHenry County” said Americorps VISTA member Amy Carden.

Big Brothers Big Sisters operates under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Most children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters are in single-parent and low-income families or households where a parent is incarcerated. As McHenry County’s only donor and volunteer supported mentoring agency, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”).

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides a system of ongoing evaluation and support which is proven by independent studies to help families by improving the odds that “Littles” will perform better in school and avoid violence and illegal activities, and have stronger relationships with their parents and others. In 2011, 566 children in McHenry County reaped the benefits of a Big Brother or Big Sister.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County is seeking passionate individuals committed to making a difference in their community who like to socialize and network with a purpose. Upcoming informational and collaborative meetings are being planned and as the Leadership Board develops there will be multiple ways those interested can become involved.

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Amy Carden at amy.carden@bbbsmchenry.org or contact the Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County office at (815) 385-3855.