Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central

I would advise against becoming a Big. There ARE positive aspects to this program and maybe it’s great for some people, but knowing what I know now, if I could go back in time, I would never sign up. I am not going to go into a long diatribe about the experience, but I would be more than happy to share my thoughts if you want to message me with questions.

«I knew you were gonna be a white dude»
:)
Those were the first words I heard out of my new little brothers mouth as his mother shushed him and asked if it mattered to him that I was a white guy.
Funny, I thought. He’s got a great personality and this will be a fun match.
Since that day, my little brother and I have seen the famed Austin cathedral of junk together (just in time, I hear they are gonna tear it down!), checked out the texas juggling society (I had no idea this even existed) and helped each other to take a step back, explore austin and enjoy life.
Once on board you will find BBBS has match specialists and staff that will help you in every way possible along with giving you ideas and activities that Unilocal wouldn’t even help you think up (mostly free, like kite fest, juggling society, etc.).
I’m on my 3^rd little brother (hate to tell you but sometimes littles move and/​or break up with you, that’s life) and the application process/​background check can be a little lengthy but it’s definitely worth it.
Your initial commitment is that you will be a stable influence in a kids life for a minimum of a year. If you’ve got the time, give it a shot.
BBBS of Central Texas is a great organization and they need bigs. If you decide to do it, msg me… I’d love to hear about it.