We make a difference by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Why Become a Big?
Volunteering 4 hours per month can give a young person the opportunity to see beyond their world, dream big, and reach their full potential!
Spending time with your Little can consist of playing video or board games, going to a museum, working on homework, or grabbing a bite to eat. We are always in need of all types of Bigs, but we are especially in need of Big Brothers. Learn more about becoming a mentor at one of our upcoming Info Sessions!
Tuesday, August 9th at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 17th at 11:30 AM
Thursday, August 25th at 6:00 PM
What makes our mentoring different?
- Monthly coaching sessions for each youth, parent, and mentor in our program.
- Wrap-around support services for child and family, including community resource referrals, school assistance, holiday assistance, and customized goal and support services plan for each youth and family.
- Child safety training for each youth, parent, and mentor and ongoing safety monitoring by professional support staff.
- Long-term support: Children matched with a BBBSKY mentor receive an average of 3+ years of high-quality, professionally supported mentoring from their Big.