Lunchbox
Learners
Lunchbox Learners
Ignite Potential in Just One Hour a Week!
Join our Lunchbox Learners program and help K-5 students improve their reading skills. Spend an hour during their lunch break reading, playing word games, and making learning fun. We’re on the lookout for Bigs to join this impactful program.
Interested? Apply below and our match coordinator will keep you in the loop on participating schools.
Thank you for considering becoming a Defender of Potential!
How It Works
- A Lunchbox Learners volunteer (Big) is matched with a student (Little) at their elementary school. These students are referred to our program by a teacher or other school personnel.
- The Big and Little meet to read and work on homework.
- Bigs meet with their Little at the Little’s school on the same day and at the same time each week for the duration of the school year.
- A Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Coordinator will be on location to assist as needed.
- All Lunchbox Learners volunteers undergo a background screening, including a criminal background check, reference checks and an interview with a Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Coordinator.
- All Lunchbox Learners Bigs and Littles will be expected to follow health and safety guidelines set by the school.
BE A BIG
Thank you for your interest in joining us as a Big! Please fill out the form below to begin your journey as a Defender of Potential. A match coordinator will be in touch within a few days or weeks to navigate you through the next steps.
How It Works
- A Lunchbox Learners volunteer (Big) is matched with a student (Little) at their elementary school. These students are referred to our program by a teacher or other school personnel.
- The Big and Little meet to read and work on homework.
- Bigs meet with their Little at the Little’s school on the same day and at the same time each week for the duration of the school year.
- A Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Coordinator will be on location to assist as needed.
- All Lunchbox Learners volunteers undergo a background screening, including a criminal background check, reference checks and an interview with a Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Coordinator.
- All Lunchbox Learners Bigs and Littles will be expected to follow health and safety guidelines set by the school.
Participating Schools / locations
Lunchbox Learners programs for the 2024-25 school year begin in September and end in May 2025. Programs will be available in all four counties for this school year. Currently, these are the participating schools/locations for this year:
Midland County
- Adams Elementary
- Central Park Elementary
- Chestnut Hill Elementary
- Plymouth Elementary
- Siebert Elementary
- Woodcrest Elementary
- Pine River Elementary
Bay County
- Kolb Elementary
SAGINAW County
- Kempton Elementary
ISABELLA County
- Vowles Elementary
- Fancher Elementary
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