Art Buddies is a new program being launched in October 2023. Art Buddies offers individuals the opportunity to be matched with a Little and participate in various art projects together.
The program takes place at the Boys and Girls (Ewing) club every other Wednesday from 4pm-5pm.
To be considered for the program, applicants will need to attend a virtual orientation and intake interview. Adult applicants will need a background check and all applicants will need to submit references. High School students who are at least 16 years old can participate as Bigs. All Bigs must have their own transportation to the Boys and Girls Club.
The Program runs during the academic school year and breaks for the summer.
Each Big Brother or Big Sister is matched one-to-one with a child. Art projects will be planned for the match to work on together. All supplies will be provided.
Sample activities include painting, vision boards, jewelry making, holiday crafts and drawing.
If interested, please complete an application. Orientations for the new school year (2023-2024) will start in September. BBBS staff will reach out after an application is completed.
The application process and requirements are the same as in the Community-Based Program.
For more information, please contact Jo Molnar at jmolnar@mercerbbbs.org.
“If someone asked me if they should become a Big Brother or a Big Sister, I would say, ‘absolutely.’”