Bigs

“William has changed the dynamics of our family. We are just thrilled to be part of this program. It has not only enhanced Will's life, but ours as well. Once the weekend arrives, my kids always question..." Is Will coming today?" We all look forward to him coming on the weekends. It has been almost 1 year since Will came into our lives and I know that we will continue our relationship with him for many, many years to come. We have all been blessed.”

George, mentor


	Are You “Big” Enough? It is the policy of the Good Friend Mentoring Program that each participant must meet the defined eligibility criteria. Mentor Eligibility Requirements Be at least 18 years of age (16 if tutoring or school based) Reside or work in the greater Danbury area (Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield or Sherman)

	Agree to a one-year commitment to the program (1 school year for school based)


	Complete the screening process which includes a background check, drivers abstract and 3 positive references


	Free & Low Cost Activities


	Rake leaves Go to the park Go for a bike ride Visit a pet shop Go fishing Write a short story Wash a car Go swimming Put a puzzle together Build a birdhouse Visit a museum Start a Scrapbook Rent a movie Help out at an animal shelter Bake something Do a leaf rubbing Play a board game Pick apples Go sledding Visit a college campus

Gardening
Do a craft project
Have a scavenger hunt
Make a family tree
Go on a picnic
Walk a dog
Draw or make a painting
Read together
Visit the fire/police dept.
Visit a duck pond
Cook dinner together
Collect leaves or rocks
Volunteer at a soup kitchen
Have a tag sale & use the money for a favorite match activity
Toss a football
Fly a kite Go Rollerblading
Try a new food together Attend a street festival
Pick Wildflowers Shovel snow
Take a train ride on the local line
Make a collage of your favorite things

Links & Resources

Expanding the world of quality mentoring.
Connect with the power of mentoring through mentoring.org

Who Mentored You?
Site includes famous celebrity mentors.

Danbury Community Network
Info. & Events - Find out what is going on in the community.

SERVEnet
The premier website for service and volunteering. Includes tip sheets & other great resources.

CityCenter Danbury
A guide to downtown Danbury!


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		Click here to download an Application for School Based Mentors

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