Long-time elementary school Big Brother gives back in big way

Over 15 years ago George Timmons read an advertisement about the Yavapai County Big Brothers/Big Sisters school-based mentoring program. As a reading coach at Taylor Hicks Elementary School (volunteering twice a week for up to four hours a day), it seemed ideal; he could stay at Taylor Hicks but rather than helping random students he would be assigned to a few the organization identified as in special need of a Big Brother.

“It’s been just grand,” Timmons said of spending one-on-one time reading books, working on math homework, playing games or just sharing lively conversation. “You just fall in love with these little kids.” Read more…

Anyone wishing to learn more about mentoring with Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters can call 928-778-5135.