Be a Big Brother or Big Sister
Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most meaningful ways to invest in a young person’s future, and in your own. As a mentor, you’ll help a child unlock their potential, discover new opportunities, and gain the confidence to pursue their dreams. At the same time, you’ll experience the joy of building a genuine friendship and making lasting memories.
Whether it’s playing basketball, exploring a local park, cooking a favorite meal, or simply talking about life, the time you share with your Little has the power to change lives, both theirs and yours.
Community-Based
In our Community-Based program, matches meet regularly one-on-one, enjoying activities they both love. From grabbing pizza to volunteering together, these experiences provide Littles with a consistent, caring role model who helps guide them through challenges and celebrates their achievements.
Bigs With Badges/Bigs In Blue
Bigs With Badges (also known as Bigs in Blue) builds bridges between young people and law enforcement officers or first responders. By sharing time, stories, and experiences, these relationships help youth see the person behind the badge and foster mutual trust, respect, and a sense of community connection.
Beyond School Walls
The Beyond School Walls program introduces youth to the world of work by connecting them with mentors in professional settings. These career-focused relationships help Littles explore career paths, develop workplace skills, and imagine new possibilities for their future.
Empowering Future Leaders (EFL)
It is a new program focusing on four primary youth development areas: Life Skills, Leadership Development, Cultural Competence, and Career Development. This program is delivered at participating schools and for 7-weeks in the summer at rotating locations.
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Steps to Become a Big
- Inquiry
- Information Session
- Return application
- Background checks
- Volunteer training
- Home interview
- Waiting list
- Pre-match
- Match
Match Supervision
- The caseworker will contact the parent/guardian, child and volunteer monthly for the first year of the match.
- The client, parent and volunteer will contact their caseworker on a monthly basis to keep them Informed.
- All parties will meet to conduct an Annual Match Evaluation at the year anniversary date.
- All parties will meet to officially close the match and a letter will be forwarded to confirm
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Be a positive role model for the child
- Follow all safety regulations and update driving information annually
- Participate in developing goals for the match
- Maintain consistent contact with the parent, child and caseworker.
Parent/Child Responsibilities
- Child will ready and dressed appropriately for planned activities
- Participate in developing goals and activities for the match
- Restricted contact with the volunteer should not be used as a form of discipline
- Maintain contact with the volunteer and caseworker
- Parent will be supportive of the match relationship