Lisa O’Sullivan and Quetta Duran — Pairing kids with mentors

Lisa O’Sullivan and Quetta Duran share a passion for helping children. In their work for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, they see how mentors paired with children can transform lives. The program, based in Albany, serves four counties: Albany, Saratoga, Rensselaers, and Schenectady.Right now, 74 children are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. Anyone who is 18 or older with a car and a license, can apply to the program. After screening and training, each Big is paired with a Little. The pair go on twice-monthly outings and talk weekly on the phone.During the pandemic, the program went fully remote. “We wanted to keep our families and matches safe,” says O’Sullivan in this week’s podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.