Volunteer – After School Buddies

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Volunteer Opportunity for Spring 2023

March 31, 2023

After School Buddies is in search of a couple of more female Big Buddy mentors to serve our group of 3rd grade girls for the spring term of Study Buddies. We’d love to find 1-2 adult women and 2 high school girls to join us on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-5:00 until May 31st.

Study Buddies meets at Antioch Church across the street from Bend High School. The program includes lessons on social and emotional skill development, tutoring time for academic success and community and family outreach projects. Adult volunteers must pass a background check. The program meets upstairs so mobility is important.

To contact us click HERE OR contact Charlene Schulz, Director, at 541 390-3046 by text or phone or email her at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com.

General Info, Opportunities, Volunteer

It’s Getting Close! Enroll your Daughter in the Winter 2023 Term for ASB “Study Buddies”

December 28, 2022

ASB started the new program “Study Buddies” last spring after a long hiatus due to the pandemic. We are so happy to tell you that it’s back for 2023!! IT’S TIME TO ENROLL YOUR DAUGHTER NOW!

Study Buddies is a new FREE program offered by After School Buddies (ASB) for girls in grades 2-6 who need encouragement with academics, improved confidence and/or self-care. Study Buddies volunteers are committed to helping young girls socially, emotionally and academically become strong, resilient and confident young women. Each child enrolled will be partnered with mentors (“Big Buddies”) and will spend time with girls (“Little Buddies”) similar in age. Girls will be engaged in homework and academic skills support accompanied by time spent developing social and emotional skills through a variety of fun, interactive conversations and games. Community service projects will also be included!

PARENTS OF GIRLS GRADES 2-6…there are two sessions of Study Buddies on Wednesdays to choose between – either from 1-3 pm or 3-5 pm. We meet at Antioch Church across the street from Bend High School. The program is FREE!!! – just sign up your child and get her to the session weekly.

Programs sessions are limited to 6 “Little Buddies” in each session so don’t delay in reserving a spot for your child. Complete the linked Study Buddies Enrollment Form to enroll your child. We will contact you to confirm processing of your child’s application.

ADULTS AND TEEN LADIES: We are currently training new adult and teen ladies to serve as mentors/ tutors to girls grades 2-6 on Wednesday afternoons from January 25-March 8th. Our terrific experiences last spring encouraged us to reach even more young girls and provide them with new social/emotional skills and academic support blended with FUN activities and even community service projects.

Adults and college students – if you would like to join us to make a real difference in a younger girl’s life click HERE. High school ladies – we need you too! Click HERE and let us know you are interested in learning more!

For further information please contact – Char Schulz at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com
or TEXT or call Char at 541 390-3046.

Fun, General Info, Internship Opportunities, Volunteer

ASB “Study Buddies” is Back!

March 14, 2022

We are pleased to announce that ASB launched a new after school program entitled “Study Buddies” for girls in the foster care system in April 2022 . Offering after school tutoring/mentoring on Wednesday afternoons for girls “in care” (1st-10th grade) (and potentially their female foster family siblings) ASB volunteers provided help in reading, writing, math, art or other academic areas. In addition, the “Little Buddies” experienced the joy of having their own Big Buddy mentor(s) to help them improve self-confidence and resilience in a 2-hour weekly session held in Bend.

Elementary girls who are not in foster care also benefited from this FREE opportunity to improve self-confidence related to academic or social/emotional skills.

For more information text Char Schulz at 541 390-3046 or email her at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com.

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Internship Opportunities for 2020

December 29, 2019

OSU Cascades and COCC students are invited to submit an application to serve as an ASB intern for spring term 2020. If you are motivated to create your own 1-term program and experience the joy of working with others interested in human services, early childhood education, after school programs, mentoring, counseling, STEM activities or more – email Charlene Schulz at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com to learn more. If you attend OSU – be sure to look for the job opportunity and application online with Handshake. Applications are due by early February so that selected interns can begin preparation for the spring programs.

A small stipend is available to assist in delivering an awesome opportunity to build your resume while possibly earning college credit. High school students or others who are not in college are also welcome to join in as mentors for the spring programs once they have been defined. Interns will be supervised by experienced ASB adult mentors and other professionals and gain practical experience with running life changing programs!

Fun, Outreach, Volunteer

Sharing Holiday Blessings

December 29, 2019

Just before Christmas ASB girls and leaders spent the afternoon sharing holiday cheer with patients, residents and staff at the Bend Transitional Care facility. The gathering featured 20 lovely singers touring the hallways and bringing joy to those who were not able to make it home for the holidays.

Donations, Fun, Opportunities, Volunteer

Join Us for a Thanksgiving Get Together

October 31, 2019

ENROLLMENTS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE CLOSED. We had a GREAT response!

If you have talked to Char previously but neglected to enroll – please email her at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com to see if anyone has cancelled.
There could be room for your child!
45 students led by more than 12 adults are expected to gather to prepare blessings for Central Oregon families. We are THANKFUL for your generosity to make this happen for all those involved – recipients as well as participants!

Calling ALL Buddies (girls/women ages 4th grader or higher) to attend an epic ASB get together and prepare a Thanksgiving basket for 2 local foster families. (Previous participation in ASB is not required.)

Crafts, food, games and more will make the afternoon a worthwhile and fun way to spend time with your Buddies and bless others too! And – attendees get to make/keep items to add to their own Thanksgiving celebration!

There is NO CHARGE to attend this event however attendees must enroll in advance and are invited to bring 1 item from the list below for the special family baskets.

When: Monday – November 25 2:00-5:00 pm (no Bend Lapine school that day)
Where: Antioch Church offices Bend – The building is on the corner of 6th & Clay streets across from Bend High. Find us upstairs as you enter from the left door.

Suggested Items Needed

We will collect donated items on the 25th and prepare gift boxes/basket. Items will be delivered to foster homes before Wed Nov 27th. We are hoping to provide “fixin’s” for Thanksgiving dinner and beyond for 4 -5 people in one family and 8 (including 6 small children) from a second.

Turkey
Potatoes
Onions
Butter
Fresh veggies
Pumpkin pie
Green beans
Mushroom soup mix
French fried onions for green beans
Other desserts
Juice
Rolls/bread
Mini marshmallows
Sweet potatoes
Stuffing mix
Jelly or jam
Cranberry sauce
Specialty teas
Coffee
Thanksgiving paper plates, napkins or decor

Items for 18 month old boy

T shirts size 3T
Pajamas size 3T
Huggies diapers – size 5 (foster mom says this brand avoids skin irritation)
Diaper wipes
Sweater or jacket 3T
Socks
Baby bath towel
Bath supplies
Toys appropriate for toddler – “board” books, small trucks (avoid items with small pieces that could be swallowed if eaten), blocks, puzzles, super heroes, farm animals, dinosaurs, small ball, stack-able cups

Items for 13 year old girl

Favorite colors are teal blue and pomegranate
Stuffed animals
Sports things – she LOVES basketball
Age appropriate magazine or book
Craft supplies
Other holiday-related items

And there is more! Blessed to be a Blessing!

The second family identified include the foster parents who have three biological kids (girl: 7, boy 4, boy 2), and are adopting a boy who is 4 . Additionally they also have two foster boys, ages 8 and 4. So – yes – three four year old boys along with their others! So if you have items that would be a blessing for this family – feel free to share them on the 25th!

General Info, Staff, THRIVE!, Volunteer

Fall 2019 News – Sabbatical??

September 20, 2019

Many are starting to ask – “When does ASB start their school year programs and where will they be held?” The simple answer for now is … we don’t know. With the changes made to the public school hours this fall – teens are no longer out of school earlier than the elementary students. With the hour + difference in release times – it makes it impossible for us to offer elementary programs as we have for the past 17 years. And the middle school students also are released an hour later than in the past so continuing the THRIVE! middle school program is also in question.

However, ASB leaders are meeting together and talking with other community members to determine if we can adjust to still provide leadership development and mentoring opportunities for Big Buddies (teens/college students). For example – offering programs for younger students and teens during school break/holiday weeks is a possibility. Also offering after school teen/college student only sessions (much like we do for camp) is a possibility. Thinking “out of the box” is important now – just as it was when we first started the THRIVE middle school ASB program in 2005.

SO – it’s a “wait, pray and see what God has in store ” time for us. If you have suggestions or ideas how we can serve the girls we have mentored for so many years – feel free to email Char at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com. Keep checking this site as well as our Facebook and Instagram pages to see if anything new comes about.

Camp, Fun, Opportunities, Volunteer

Summer Camp Registration Open!

April 29, 2019

The 2019 ASB Summer camp is now open for registration. Girls who have completed 4th grade or older are invited to join us for what could be the best time of your entire summer. August 5-8th are the dates for the 2019 FREE summer camp entitled “Strong Girls are STARS!” We have spent the past 2 years of our after school programs helping girls discover how strong they really are. Now it’s time to SHINE and celebrate that awesomeness by participating in our 14th summer day camp!

Want to learn more? Click the link to check out our Youtube video all about camp.

Are you available to help us as a volunteer counselor (Big Buddy) or adult advisor? If so – we want to hear from you! Contact us at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com to find out how you can contribute.

To register your daughter as a Little Buddy camper (completed grades 4th-8th grade) go to the Summer Camp 2019 menu and click on the Enroll Click Here link.

General Info, Opportunities, THRIVE!, Uncategorized, Volunteer

Elk Meadow and Buckingham Buddies Are Here!

October 29, 2018

Two of our three elementary programs start up this week and we have room in both for more 4th or 5th grade girls. Be sure to visit the Programs 2018_19 page to enroll your daughter. Juniper ASB for 4th and 5th grade girls starts Nov 26. The THRIVE! middle school program starts Wednesday Nov 28, Pre-enrollment is required for all girls. Teen Big Buddies and adult volunteers are still needed for both ot the programs that start later in Nov.

General Info, Opportunities, Program Lessons, THRIVE!, Volunteer

Fall Programs Are Starting Soon!

September 12, 2018

It’s that time of the year when parents start asking how their daughters can enroll in ASB. Well – you’ve come to the right place! Online applications are posted for both the elementary and middle school program (“Thrive!”) so don’t delay. Look to the menu choice called PROGRAMS FOR 2018-19 and learn more about the program that best suits your needs.

Teen, college student and adult volunteer information is available on the GET INVOLVED page on the top menu. Lunch time high school clubs at MVHS, SUMMIT and BEND SENIOR HIGH start in October. Adult, college student and teen training sessions will too! Email Char at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com if you want to learn more and/or to be involved. We need lots of new and returning mentors! It’s a blast!

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