In need of BIG Brother/Sister Avatars

I am new to SL and wanted to know how I could find a few of the more experienced players of SL who would be interested in donating some of their online talents and time to help out some Special Olympians. I have a few friends that have various physical and mental disabilities that were interested in experiencing SL and meeting some new friends online. I wanted to be able to help them with the controls on this end, and I thought it would be nice to have a big brother/sister avatar, who could show them the possibilities of the SL environment, while providing some sense of security, as well as, some friendly conversation. I would appreciate any help and I would be glad to provide further details or information. If you know any especially considerate people who would like to make a difference, please let me know.

Thanks,

Matt Farber

I'm currently away from SL, and it may be a few weeks before I can get back.

However, I'd love to help if you still need assistance at that point. Awesome idea. I think more and more we'll see SL being used as a therapeutic/social training tool.

Good job!

I'm interested too. IM me in game as Zoey Jade.

Sounds to me like what the Mentors do. My advice would be to talk to a mentor in world, or even better, talk to Char Linden about whether or not it would be suitable for them.

Just o point of view, but it looks to me like it's the sort of thing you're after.

Sio.

Not to put a damper on this, but will the special olympians be 18 or over?

Hi Matt -

Awakening Avatars group can help you. We have lots of experienced members, Mentors, and very energetic new members who you can contact.

Please be sure all folks are 18 and over.

I will IM you inWorld.

Regarding the question of age, 'yes' they are over 18.

Thanks for the interest and concern.

Matt