SPORTS BUDDIES

Do you love sports and fitness? Does your child? Do you enjoy sharing the joy and benefits of sports with others? Consider becoming part of our Sports Buddies program!

Sports Buddies is a community-based mentorship program that matches adult volunteers ("Bigs") with youth ("Littles") who have a shared interest in sports, fitness, or just being active. We know that sports of various kinds - organized and recreational - promote physical and emotional health, as well as a sense of community. They're also FUN! What better way to form and nurture a positive, empowering mentoring relationship?

Each Sports Buddies match engages in fun and positive activities that inspire the Little to envision - and realize - their potential. Examples of activities include shooting hoops, working out together, riding bikes, or attending a sporting event together. Once each month, our agency also provides tickets to a local sporting event for Sports Buddies matches to enjoy together.

Sports Buddies mentors must be at least 18 years of age, have access to reliable transportation, and be able to commit to at least one year. Mentors do not have to be athletes or have any experience in organized sports. As with all of our community-based programs, interested mentors must complete an application and screening interview, provide references, and successfully pass a criminal background check and driving records check. Sports Buddies Littles must be between the ages of 6 and 14 at the time of enrollment.

We have a particular need for male mentors to become Big Brothers in our Sports Buddies program, as we have several Little Brothers on our waiting list. Consider volunteering as a Sports Buddies mentor today!

To become a Sports Buddies mentor, click here to apply online or text "Sports Buddies" to 513-857-1491.

To enroll your child in the Sports Buddies program, click here or call us at 513-867-1227.