Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern is dedicated to providing children with caring mentors.  We serve children, primarily from single-parent homes, who are in need of additional support and friendship. 

Children are matched in one-to-one relationships with mentors (Bigs) based upon compatible interests and personalities. Bigs are volunteers, from students to retirees, who commit to sharing their time and friendship with children enrolled in our program. 

All Bigs are screened, trained and supervised by professional staff.  Our work ensures that our Bigs are positive role models and trusted friends to the children we serve.

The results of these mentoring relationship are REMARKABLE and a benefit to our entire community … Children matched with Bigs gain confidence and skills, do better in school, and are far less likely to get involved with drugs or delinquent behaviors.

Founded in 1998, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Maine is a program of Downeast Health Services, Inc. and an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. We are also a member agency of the United Way of Eastern Maine. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters offices are located at 52 Christian Ridge Road in Ellsworth, 27 State Street, Bangor and 71 Court Street in Machias.