“The Power of Giving: Stories of Volunteerism” – Story #4
August 9, 2009 by admin
Filed under CPTV's "Power of Giving", Video
Beth Barrett is a former trial attorney from Southbury who has been a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters for over 18 years. Beth is disabled and must use a crutches and a scooter due to a degenerative nerve disease in her legs. Beth is currently a Big Sister to her third Little Sister, eleven year-old Betsy, who is from a low-income Puerto Rican family. Beth spends 4-5 hours every Monday with Betsy, taking her to the library to read and do home work, and to her house for dinner, games and art projects. Once a month, Beth takes Betsy on a weekend outing to a museum, park, or show. Beth’s first Little Sister, also disabled, is now 26 and about to be married. Beth co-authored the book Little Moments, Big Magic about Big Brothers Big Sisters, has sat on the board of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, and was named 2003’s Connecticut’s Big Sister of the Year.
