Rich Mullins has volunteered with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters for the last 29 years. As a Big Brother mentor to eight young men, Mullins has been a male role model in their lives. With weekly one-on-one visits with each child for several years, Mullins assisted the children with their homework and social skills. Because the children’s families could not afford the luxury of a vacation, each child was included in vacation trips with Mullins’ family. Mullins believes “it is critical that we reach out to young people who are at a disadvantage… so they have the opportunity to grow up into healthy, happy, productive adults.” He understands that service to community is critical to improving the quality of life for everyone. Mullins’ mentees all have graduated from high school, while others have continued their education in college. He is even a godparent to his very first Little Brother's son! As ambassador for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program,  Mullins has given many speeches over the years at recruitment initiatives designed to enroll more men as mentors. He also has involved his Little Brother mentees in the Boy Scouts programs and supported their efforts in the community. Mullins is starting his ninth match with his current Little Brother.  He continues to help spread the word in his community about the importance of volunteering.