WBRZ - Baton Rouge

The Big Buddy Program is hosting its 14th Annual Day of the Mentor this Friday, October 26 at the Louisiana Resource Center for Educators in Baton Rouge.

Gaylynne Mack, executive director of the Big Buddy Program, spoke to 2une In's John Pastorek about the importance of community involvement in the lives of area children.

Local mentor Bettsie Norton and her little buddy also talked about their experience in the program and how it has benefited them.

For more information on how to become a mentor, visit http://www.bigbuddyprogram.org.