COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING

Our traditional one-to-one mentoring model. Caring adult mentors (Bigs) and children ages 5-15 (Littles) spend time together in the community doing activities they both enjoy.

COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING

Our traditional one-to-one mentoring model. Caring adult mentors (Bigs) and children ages 5-15 (Littles) spend time together in the community doing activities they both enjoy.

A LITTLE TIME CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. 

Many relationships between Bigs and Littles are part of our Community-based programs. Community-based mentoring relationships involve one-on-one outings and activities, doing things the Big and Little enjoy together, like:

  • Take a walk in the park
  • Do arts and crafts
  • Attend free activities hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Check out the latest restaurant, museum, or coffee shop
  • Attend sporting events
  • Simply hang out and talk

Some Bigs meet their Littles on the weekends, while others get together on weekday evenings. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works for them!

ROLE MODELS MAKE AN IMPACT

Studies show that children who have role models are more likely to improve in school and in their relationships with family and friends, and less likely to skip school or use illegal drugs or alcohol. Students who are successful in school are less likely to drop out, abuse drugs, or commit crimes. 

In Southern Minnesota in 2023: 

  • 100% of Littles report their Big makes their life better
  • 99% of Bigs reported their Little's mental health has maintained or improved over the last year
  • 97% of parents reported their child’s interest in school has maintained or improved over the last year

A LITTLE TIME CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. 

Many relationships between Bigs and Littles are part of our Community-based programs. Community-based mentoring relationships involve one-on-one outings and activities, doing things the Big and Little enjoy together, like:

  • Take a walk in the park
  • Do arts and crafts
  • Attend free activities hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Check out the latest restaurant, museum, or coffee shop
  • Attend sporting events
  • Simply hang out and talk

Some Bigs meet their Littles on the weekends, while others get together on weekday evenings. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works for them!

ROLE MODELS MAKE AN IMPACT

Studies show that children who have role models are more likely to improve in school and in their relationships with family and friends, and less likely to skip school or use illegal drugs or alcohol. Students who are successful in school are less likely to drop out, abuse drugs, or commit crimes. 

In Southern Minnesota in 2023: 

  • 100% of Littles report their Big makes their life better
  • 99% of Bigs reported their Little's mental health has maintained or improved over the last year
  • 97% of parents reported their child’s interest in school has maintained or improved over the last year