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Resources Activities Comparison Chart	When you were young, who was that special person who brought a little magic into your life? By becoming a Big Brother, Big Sister, a Big Duo, or Family Match, you will be the creator of magic in a child's life by introducing him or her to new experiences. It's the little things—like eating Chinese food for the first time or learning how to throw a ball—that make a difference. It's easy and fun. And you will both be forever changed by this magical experience. Big Brothers Big Sisters has a variety of mentoring programs to choose from. The following is a brief summary of the programs. To get a complete overview and comparison of all programs, print off the complete comparison chart (in PDF format).
		Bigs/Littles	Buddies	Bigs In School
	What is the length of committment?	One year minimum	8 weeks	9 months or minimum of 1 semester
	When and how often do I meet with my little?	You determine with your little how many times a month and how long	One day a week: from 6 to 8 p.m., Mon. through Thurs or Sat. a.m.	Before, during, or after school for 30 to 60 minutes once a week
	Who can volunteer?	Male or female 18 years and older	Male or female 16 years and older	Male or female high school age and older