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Big Brothers and Big Sisters are, first and foremost, friends to children. They share everyday activities - exploring new horizons and experiencing the joy that simple moments of friendship can bring. Within those little moments lies the Big Magic that a Big Brother or Big Sister brings to the life of a young person.

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is something that you can do. The only requirements are a willingness to make a new friend and a desire to share some fun with a young person. Our volunteers consistently say that being a Big is even more enjoyable and fulfilling for them than it is for their Little.

The best way to understand what it means to be a Big is to think back to your own childhood. Growing up, who was that special someone who brought joy into your life, through the simplest actions or activities? As a Big, you can be that person for a child and create wonderful memories for you and your Little.

We currently have two core programs in which you can bring a little magic into a child's life:

Community-Based Program

Volunteers (ages 18+) are matched with children ages 6 - 12 for a minimum of one year. Bigs usually meet with their Littles for a minimum of a couple of hours every other week, doing any number of activities out in the community. Volunteers in this program can serve as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Big Couples, or Big Families.

School-Based Program

Volunteers (ages 16+) meet with their Littles in local elementary schools one hour each week during the school year, engaging in a variety of one-to-one activities.