Big Buddy Mentor

Big Buddy makes a positive difference to boys without a dad in their lives.

We match volunteers, good guys from the community, with boys aged between 7 and 13.

The Big Buddy relationship offers friendship, support and a good male role model.

Big Buddies turn up, spend time with their Little Buddy and come back again and again, it's simple, and it works.The Little Buddies gain self-confidence, self-worth, willingness to try new things, happiness and a deep sense of being seen.

They also make better life choices.

And the Big Buddies get a lot of enjoyment and immense satisfaction from knowing they are able to have a positive impact on a boy's life.RequirementsGenerally, men who apply are in their early 20's to late 60's, have time to regularly spend a few hours a week, especially at weekends, with the Little Buddy, have a car and a full license, and permanent residency or NZ citizenship.As the safety and happiness of all our Little Buddies is paramount to our success, all men who apply go through a comprehensivescreening process.

However, don't be put off.

By being thorough, we can ensure that you are right for Big Buddy and that we are right for you.The process takes about 6-8 weeks from when you attend an induction evening.

There are several steps within this process, including character reference checks, a police check, a home interview and an interview with one of our clinical assessors.Please remember, we aren't looking for a superhero.

We are simply looking for good guys from our community who care.We hope to hear from you soon.

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