By: Jessica Haggett MySTEM and Corporate Programs Director I know I’m a nerd. I get unreasonably excited over lab equipment. I’m delighted by data. I direct STEM programming at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/ Metrowest (check us out at bbbscm.org/mystem). It was no surprise that I was terribly excited to get to tour… Read More [STEM]ing Excitement for Science
By: Tracey Gustafson MySTEM Development Fellow, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/ Metrowest The first time I talked to Jesse I could tell he loved being a mentor to Devon. He was proud of Devon’s enrollment at a vocational high school and his new motivation to succeed in school. “He is taking… Read More Jesse & Devon: The Sky’s the Limit
Stefanie Gough is a graduate of Clark University and has been working at BBBSCM as an AmeriCorps Ambassador of Mentoring for 6 months. She volunteered to answer some questions for us and share her experience, as well as her excitement for the upcoming Rodman Ride for Kids on Saturday, September 24th. What made you decide to… Read More Rodman Ride Spotlight: Stefanie Gough
When I first heard about the Big Brother Big Sister internship program from my school, I saw it as a great opportunity to advance in my field. At first I planned to work at Harrington Hospital in Webster but the opportunity fell through a few weeks prior my start date. I sat down with my… Read More My Experience at Big Brothers Big Sisters CM/MW
A Guest Blog Post by Jeffrey Chin, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest Volunteering is not easy, nor necessarily convenient. It often results from the interplay of some pretty compelling internal forces: the desire to serve others (sometimes through personal sacrifice of time and attention), and the desire to feel effective, useful,… Read More Are you READY?
It’s December 31st and you are thinking of ways to lead a better life in the New Year, hoping it’ll be prosperous for you and yours. You’re reflecting on this past year being a rewarding one and thinking of other ways your next year will be rewarding, too. According to Health.com, one-third of Americans make resolutions.… Read More 10 Ways to Start Something…
Volunteers are the backbone at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest. They volunteer their time and experience to offer consistent and caring relationships with at-risk youth in the Middlesex and Central Mass communities. Because volunteers are so important it is essential that our engagement and appreciation efforts don’t fall through the cracks. Here are… Read More Volunteer Engagement
Wise Words from a Volunteer Mentor, Allen Supynuk At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest we are blessed to have inspiring supporters who volunteer with us as mentors and help us to achieve our mission of changing children’s lives for the better, forever. Allen Supynuk was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and grew up… Read More Wise Words from a Volunteer Mentor, Allen Supynuk
BBBS CM/MW is excited to be starting a new program in Southbridge with volunteer mentors from Nichols College. We have worked hard over the last year to raise funds and get this program up and running. Colin is a new mentor who will be volunteering at the YMCA in Southbridge this fall. Colin realized he… Read More New Mentor Spotlight: Colin Brown
On a hot, humid, blue-sky Thursday afternoon, we made our way to Sherborn, a small town outside Boston, MA. We were looking forward to volunteering at Silverwood Organic Farm, a historic local farmland. My partner in this adventure was my 10-year-old “little sister” who I mentor through Big Brother Big Sister. We were ready to experience an afternoon… Read More 5 Things I Learned While Volunteering at my Local Organic Farm
