Little+Big Bruins
Serving to Partner with Neighboring Schools and Kids
Our organized volunteer opportunities seek to encourage the well-being of youth, George Fox volunteers and school counselors/teachers alike by establishing trusting relationships and opportunities to encourage and empower each other.
Little+Big Bruins
Much like big brother/sister programs, Big+Little Bruins pairs a George Fox student with a student from an elementary or middle school in the Newberg Public School District. Big Bruins meet and establish a relationship with Little Bruins to serve as a role model.
The program requires George Fox students to visit their Little Bruin at least one hour a week during the months of October, November, February and March.
Volunteer Coaching & Club Advising
George Fox students volunteer to:
- Co-lead, supervise and referee various activities (i.e. soccer, basketball, board games, etc.)
- Start, advise and/or supervise a club (i.e. Lego robotics, Kiwanis Kids, Magic, the Gathering, etc.)
- Lead team-building challenges for student leaders (i.e. fifth- or eighth-graders, etc).
Volunteers consistently show up one morning (late-start Wednesday) or one after-school hour once a week.
Homework Helpers
George Fox students volunteer to academically tutor elementary or middle school students one-on-one or in group settings before or after school.
Special Projects
George Fox students volunteer to help with special projects such as office clean-up, painting, fixing furniture, organizing, arranging, filing/administrative work, classroom decorating, or other tasks that would relieve, assist and encourage local school teachers and counselors.
Volunteer Minimum Commitment
- Get trained and background-checked, have your photo taken, and go through the ID/badging process started in the fall (usually Serve Day on campus) or spring semesters (week of MLK Day)
- Communicate consistently every week with your respective school counselor or teacher regarding arrival times and comfirming your Little Bruin's presence or absence, etc.
- Volunteer at least one hour per week from October through November and February through March, with end-of-semester celebrations in early December and early April
Online Forms
Applications and references are due online; please apply using the links below.