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Campus Pals was created in the fall of 2003. The program has connected NC State students with area children in need of an adult mentor. This program is a partnership between CSLEPS, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Triangle and the YMCA of the Triangle - Alexander Family YMCA. The mission of BBBS is to make a positive difference in the lives of children by promoting their self-esteem, expanding their awareness of life's opportunities, and providing them with guidance and support through long-term, one-to-one mentorships with caring adult volunteers. Bigs will be screened and selected during September of 2009 and are asked to commit to the program from October 2009 - April 2010.
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Site Based Program - A site based Campus Pal is matched with a child enrolled at Wiley Elementary School who participates in the Central YMCA after school program. In this type of relationship, volunteers meet with a child on Wednesday afternoons from 4-5:30pm during the after school program.
CSLEPS will provide transportation for all NC State Campus Pals during the 2009-2010 academic year. Two 15-passenger vans will leave promptly at 3:45pm each Wednesday from Talley Student Center. The van will bring volunteers back to Talley around 5:45pm.
Community Based Program - A community based Campus Pal is matched with a child for the academic year. In this type of relationship you will pick the child up and plan your time together. Volunteers are matched with a child and share a variety of mutually enjoyable activities. You will be expected to spend several hours a month with the child. Meetings times/dates will be decided by the "Big" and the child's parent/guardian. (Transportation required). To apply to be a community matched fill out the BBBS application. The entire selection process will be run by their office.
10-6-09 ~ The Wiley Elementary School site Based program is full. You may still apply for a space at Washington Elementary School or as a community matched BBBS.
Student Applications will be screened based on their essays. BBBS will then conduct 1) an interview, 2) reference checks and 3) a criminal background check. If accepted as a Campus Pal, BBBS reserves the right to place or not place you in a site per their needs.
To apply please fill out the 2 applications and turn them into the CSLEPS Office (3115 Talley) no later than 5:00pm on Friday- September 18, 2009. Late applications will be put in a holding file until space becomes available.
Interviews are 45 minutes and will take place between September 22 - 25, 2009. When you turn in your completed application please sign up for an interview on the sign up sheet posted on the CSLEPS Office door.
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You will be notified by email that you have been 1) selected as a Campus Pal for Wiley Elementary, 2) selected as an alternate, 3) selected but on the waiting list for a Spring Campus Pals location we are currently working to establish, or 4) not selected for this year's program.
BBBS & CSLEPS will coordinate a training session for new participants on Wednesday September 30, 2009, from 3:30 - 6:00pm in the Blue Room, 4th Floor Talley.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
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