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Care Corps Volunteer Program
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
Eisenhower Bank and Broadway Bank employees volunteer with a number of organizations in San Antonio and the surrounding area.
List of Organizations
Care Corps Projects
Bank sponsored events for community non-profits. Example: Volunteering for the San Antonio Food Bank.
CRA Technical Assistance
Lending expertise to an organization focused on helping low income families. Example: Teaching financial literacy classes or participating on a finance or loan committee.
General Projects
Non-bank sponsored events in the community. Example: Member of the Booster Club, church activities, etc.
Mentor Projects
Mentoring students. Example: Mentoring at an elementary school through Big Brothers Big Sisters.
What does a Mentor do?
- Listens, clarifies, and inspires
- Helps find solutions to problems
- Sets good examples by modeling appropriate behavior
- Supports & encourages good behavior & good attendance
- Helps to set academic & personal goals
- A Mentor is there when needed
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Benefits of
a
Volunteer Program
- Make important networking contacts
- Learn or develop skills
- Build self-esteem and self-confidence
- Improve health
- Feel needed and valued
- Making a difference in someone’s life
- Encouraged family participation leads to quality time together while helping someone else.
Mentor Program
The Eisenhower Bank and Broadway Bank Mentor Program is committed to making a difference in our communities by supporting our youth with quality time, supporting their goals, and encouraging them to reach their full potential by making a positive impact in their lives.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas is represented in all the school districts in San Antonio which provides our employees the opportunity to mentor at the school most convenient to their banking center or office.
THE ROLE OF A MENTOR
A mentor is a caring, adult-role model; a friend who listens, understands, and responds.
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Go Back-to-School with Big Brothers Big Sisters!
Take a break from your regular workday and have some fun by mentoring a child at an elementary or middle school close to your home or office!
“Bigs” and “Littles” meet at the Little’s school and can play board games, visit the playground, work on schoolwork or even have lunch together.
Visits are usually once a week or twice a month and last approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
To sign up or for more information, call Big Brothers Big Sisters at
225-6322 or visit www.bigmentor.org.
Volunteer Spotlight
Haru Cartwright
Audit Officer
Read the Story.
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