Site Based Mentoring

Adult Mentors in Specific Meeting Locations

The Site Based Mentoring Program matches children to adult volunteers for one-to-one mentoring within a specific meeting location, such as a church, library, community center, or the workplace. The adult mentor visits the child on a consistent basis during an approved period of the day. Big Brothers Big Sisters staff works with the staff at the meeting location and the volunteer to identify the appropriate time of day to meet and provides support for the ongoing relationship. A member of the meeting location acts as a liaison to meet the needs of everyone involved.

The Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Big Brother and Big Sister mentors are men and women that like to be with children. They must be at least 18 years old, mature, stable and responsible, as determined by the Big Brothers Big Sisters professional staff assessment. Mentors in this program must agree to only meet with their Little at the approved mentoring location.

Volunteers are asked to commit at least two-to-four hours each month for at least one year. Matches will meet in a specific meeting place, such as a church, library, community center, or the mentor’s workplace.

The Little Brothers and Little Sisters

Boys and girls ages 7 to 12 are eligible to be enrolled in a Site Based Program if they live in a Community where a Site Based Program is provided.