You have a BIG opportunity in front of you – to not only impact a child’s life today, but to transform their potential for tomorrow.
We are always looking for people eager to positively impact a child and improve their community at the same time. And, right now is no different. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are in high demand. For a few hours, a couple times a month, you can give a child the invaluable gift of your friendship. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their lives.
We have several ways you can help:
Community Based Program:
A match between a child and a mentor that meet one-to-one, at a time that is agreed upon by the mentor and parent/guardian. Typically matches will meet on the weekends or evenings. Community based activities can include but are not limited to, visits to the park, museum or movie theater. The child and mentor must meet a minimum of six hours per month.
School Based Program/High School Bigs
A match between a child and mentor that meet one-to-one during the school day, typically during the child’s lunch period. This particular setting provides additional support systems for our mentors. Site based activities can include but are not limited to, playing sports, arts and crafts or working on homework.
Virtual Based Program:
A match between a child and mentor that meet through virtual means including Zoom, Facetime, Texts, and phone calls. Matches can play online games together, work on homework, and get to know each other.
Kids still need mentors, and it's more important now that it has ever been. They need you.
Men:
More than 75% of our children waiting for a Big are boys, but only 3 out of every 10 inquiries to volunteer come from men. Research shows that having a positive influence of a Big Brother makes a real difference in a boy’s life. So join the hundreds of volunteers that have given a young person someone to look up to. And learn why so many are
BIG Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age/High School Bigs 16 years of age
- One-year commitment/School Based School Year
- Meet with Little 2 or more times per month
- Background check
- In person interview and training
- Transportation and Insurance
- Communicate monthly with Match Support Specialist
