Update 12/20/24: While we focus on recruiting mentors to meet the needs of our community, youth enrollment is temporarily paused until July 2025.

IT’S A BIG STEP FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE!

COULD YOUR CHILD USE A BIG?

It all starts with the right role models. And Big Brothers Big Sisters is the place to start a relationship with one. For over 100 years, due in large part to private donations, we’ve been able to recruit, screen, match, and support mentoring relationships that have changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people across the country. By enrolling your child with Big Brothers Big Sisters, you give them a chance to see their unlimited potential and develop into even more responsible, successful, well-rounded individuals.

THE COMMITMENT

Life is busy. Commitment can be daunting. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers a mentoring opportunity in your area that is flexible and fulfilling at the same time.

Our one-to-one mentoring model asks for parents, children and volunteers to give a 12-month commitment to develop a life-changing mentor relationship. Each month we ask that our Bigs and Littles spend a minimum of 4 hours a month together.

So let’s look at the break down:

12 months x 4 hours = 48 hours
In the span of one full year we are asking for what equates to two days of quality time to change the life of your child for the better, forever.

Spending just a few hours a month with a mentor can start something amazing. So why not enroll your child today!

PARENTS ARE THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL MATCH

You know what’s best for your child. So we’ll need your help from the start. When it comes to the future of our children and the well-being of our communities, we’re all in this together. So it should come as no surprise that we need the parents and guardians of Littles to be involved every step of the way, starting with the initial match.

Not only will you provide information about your child’s strengths and needs, but you’ll also approve the selection of the Big Brother or Big Sister. Once the match is made, you remain closely involved in many ways, including:

Approving activities and outings for your child and their Big
Asking your child questions about those outings, and sharing what you learn with the agency staff
Reporting your child’s progress and milestones to the agency on a regular basis (Big Brothers Big Sisters will contact you, but we welcome your feedback any time)
Participating in training on child safety offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, and communicating with your child about the training he or she receives.

ONLINE APPLICATION

Ready to enroll your child? Just fill out our simple online application. After you complete it, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you shortly.