Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Maine provides mentors to hundreds of children who need additional support and friendship in their lives. Mentors (Bigs) are volunteers, from students to retirees, who share their time with children in our program. Children and mentors are “matched” in one-to-one relationships based upon compatible interests and personalities.

In an effort to serve more local children, Big Brothers Big Sisters has expanded its options for volunteers! Individuals interested in mentoring a child can now choose School-based mentoring:

If you would enjoy the opportunity to mentor a child, but have limited 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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors commit to participate for at least one year. Most opt to remain in the program longer simply because it’s FUN!

You do not need special skills or prior experience working with children to become a Big Brother or Big Sister. If you can offer friendship and encouragement to a child, you have what it takes! The time you spend with a child in our program can help him or her gain confidence, friendships and a better outlook for the future.

For more information about volunteer options, please contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at 667-5304, extension 257 or at email us.

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ School-based Programs:

• Bay Ridge School in Cutler
• Beech Hill School in Otis
• Brooklin Elementary
• Brooksville Elementary
• Castine Elementary
• Cave Hill School
• Conners-Emerson in Bar Harbor
• Deer Isle/Stonington Elementary
• Eastbrook
• Elm Street School in East Machias
• Fort O’Brien in Machiasport
• George Stevens Academy HS, Blue Hill
• Hancock Grammar
• Jonesboro Elementary
• Miles Lane Elementary, Bucksport
• Pemetic Elementary in Southwest Harbor
• Rose Gaffney in Machias
• Sedgewick Elementary