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Other Ways to Get Involved

We're building a mentoring movement to transform the lives of children in our community, and we need your help. In addition to becoming a Big, there are lots of ways to support local children through Big Brothers Big Sisters:
  • Be an Event Volunteer
  • Put Together a Fund Raising Team
  • Contribute Needed Goods or Services
  • Sponsor an Event
  • Host a "Mentoring Moment – Meet and Greet" to Recruit Friends/Neighbors to Learn More about Us
  • Assist staff members in fundraising events and efforts that benefit BBBS Danville Area
  • Volunteer in event committees
  • Recruit friends and neighbors to come to a “Mentoring Moment – Meet and Greet” to learn more about what we do
  • Volunteer at annual events; Baseball game, picnic, and Pancake Breakfast
  • Invite a Big Brothers Big Sisters Representative to Speak
  • Volunteer in Other Ways
  • View Opportunities

Contact Pat Daniel, Executive Director, at 434-773-8394 or [email protected].

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.

Physical Address: 1005 North Main Street, Danville VA 24540 Delivery Address: PO Box 678, Danville, VA 24543

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Latest News
  • 2023 Fire Safety Workshop

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held a Fire Safety Workshop on Tuesday, May 23 at Calvary Baptist Church. Three firefighters from Station #1 gave information about what an emergency is and who to call. The participants got to see what "turn out" gear and the truck itself were all about. Thirty four people enjoyed the presentation and dinner afterwards. For more info, call Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

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  • 2023 Regional Spelling Bee

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area (BBBS of Danville Area) held the Regional Spelling Bee at Averett University, Blount Chapel, on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  Twenty-six youth from Danville Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Public Schools, and Sacred Heart Catholic School participated in the Bee.

    After nine rounds, Kamsiychuwu Ezgwu, 6th grader at OT Bonner Middle School, Danville, VA emerged as the winner. The winning word was epidermis. The winner is now on his way to National Harbor for the National Spelling Bee during Memorial Day week.

    The agency is thankful for the other participants who competed for the title. Two of the judges were past winners of the Bee. BBBS of Danville Area thanks the host, pronouncer, and other judge who were from the Averett University family. For more information about the Bee and BBBS of Danville Area, call 434-773-8394.

  • Averett University Athletics Kids Day

    Saturday, April 1, Averett University Athletics will host Kids Day. Registration is free. Check out the flyer for more details.

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