Being Committed, Consistent and Connected: Tips on Reconnecting with Your Mentee Post-COVID
As a mentor, you may be thinking about what your relationship with your mentee will be like during the next few months. How will you show up for your Little as we continue to navigate a new normal? What are the things you can control that will help your relationship thrive during these unusual times? At BBBSMT, we know that mentoring relationships are strongest when volunteers focus on the Big C’s – being committed, consistent and connected.
Starting Conversation: Tips on Reconnecting with Your Mentee Post-COVID
If you’ve been mostly meeting with your Little virtually over the past year, you may be struggling to find ways to reconnect. That’s completely normal. Reconnecting with your Little might be more difficult than you imagined, but we can help you start the right conversations!
A Fresh Start: Tips for Reconnecting with Your Mentee Post-COVID
None of us could have predicted what would happen over the past year. Fortunately, we are in the process of returning to a new sense of normalcy, and with that comes the opportunity to re-commit to your role as a Big. As you are planning for your “new normal,” make sure to carve out space and time for your Little. It is never too late for a fresh start!
Creating Meaningful Connection: Tips for Reconnecting with your Mentee Post-COVID
We often picture reunions as being easy and exciting, but, similar to a high school reunion, getting together with friends you haven’t seen in a while can be awkward at first. It is understandable that reconnecting with your Little after being separated by COVID restrictions may have you feeling stuck or unsure of where to start, but Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is here to help.
Making the Most of Your Virtual Match
Communicating virtually has become the norm in our world today. While we offer many different types of mentoring programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, each program has had to adjust to some form of virtual mentoring in the past year. We spoke with Big Brother Anthony and Little Brother Arron, who began their community-based match virtually during the pandemic, to hear about their experience so far and advice for making the most of a virtual match.
Black History Month: Join the Celebration Throughout Middle Tennessee
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on important historical events and the achievements of influential Black leaders who helped ignite change and shape a brighter future for Americans in our country. Join us in celebrating Nashville and Middle Tennessee’s rich Black history with special events, performances and activities throughout the city.
National Mentoring Month: Celebrating the Power of Mentorship
We know the holidays just ended, but January is a BIG month for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee.
