With several boys on a waitlist for mentors in Lacombe and Blackfalds, Lacombe and District Big Brothers Big Sisters is hoping to recruit more mentors in this National Mentor Month.

Executive Director Crystal Zens says there are a few ways to get involved and a small commitment makes a big impact.

“The personal connection, the one to one connection with a child and just doing activities is really a small time to give, one hour a week is all we request.  We have in school mentoring that runs throughout the school year and the summer off or we have community based mentoring which is year round.  A little bit of time gives a whole lot to a child”.

Zens says they've been using this month to using the month to gain exposure for their programs

“We are trying to feature many of our matches through our social media and highlight and run a program called ‘meet the match’ and just really make our programs more visible this month”.

To learn more about the mentoring programs and volunteer opportunities available you can visit Lacombe Big Brothers Big Sisters at the Bamford House, call them at (403)782-7870 or visit their Facebook page.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is also featuring a very special Landlord of the Month for January.

The Lacombe Lions have sponsored in memory of Lion Orest Schur.

Zens says it is a very special honor to have a former community volunteer represented for the month of January.

His wife, Mrs. Mary Schur, was present for the presentation.

(photo courtesy Lacombe and District Big Brothers Big Sisters)

Bottom Row: Lion Glen Grover, Lion Dick McElroy, Mrs. Mary Schur, Lion Anne McCluskey

Top Row: Lion Rod Vandaelle, Lion Charlotte Victor, President Sharon Reiter, Lion Larry Medd, Lion Pat Dahl, Lion Kathy Medd