Community Based Mentoring Program

The community-based mentoring program is designed to accommodate busy schedules. Mentors and children get together, independently, in the community for an average of six to ten hours each month. Bigs are encouraged to include children in their everyday activities, from making dinner to washing the car. What you actually do is not so important – it’s doing it together that is!

School Based Mentoring Program

If you would enjoy the opportunity to mentor a child but have no time during evenings and weekends, school-based mentoring may be for you. School-based Bigs meet with children for one hour each week during the academic year. Meetings are limited to the school setting. During weekly visits, mentors and children play games, work on projects, talk and read together.

More Guidelines and Facts

ME? A BIG?

Yes, You! You do not need special skills or prior experience working with children to become a Big. If you can offer consistent friendship and encouragement to a child, you have what it takes!

Here are the basic guidelines:

• To be a mentor in the community-based program, you must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation.
• To be a mentor in our school-based program, you must be at least a sophomore in high school, have reliable transportation, and be in good academic standing (written permission from your parent/guardian is also required if you are less than 18 years old).
• All Bigs commit to participate for at least one year (calendar or school year). Most opt to remain in the program longer, simply because it’s FUN!

Who are the Littles?

Littles are local kids, 7 to 14 years old, who need additional support and friendship in their lives. Many of our Littles are living in single-parent homes. Other than that, they are all unique individuals.

How will I be matched?

We take time to get to know each Big and Little applicant before making a match. Bigs and Littles are matched in one-to-one relationships based upon compatible interests and personalities.

If you want to become a Big or volunteer for other activities, please click here to fill out inquiry form, or contact us at 800-492-5550, extension 257 or email us.