Mentors needed in the Bronx!

Hundreds of families seek mentoring services through Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring each year - we can’t serve them without volunteers like you!Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring is... Founded in 1902, Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring strives to transform the lives of children through one-to-one mentoring, while strengthening entire families in hardship.In Bigs & Littles NYC’s keystone mentoring program, youth ages 7-19 (enrollment till age 17), are carefully matched with a Big Sister or Big Brother who serves as adviser, role model, and adult friend. Mentoring matches meet twice monthly for activities such as enjoying a show or ballgame, working together on a service project, or spending time talking and exploring NYC. Matches are supported by a dedicated Professional Program Manager to oversee and guide the match relationship offering referrals and additional resources as needed. Our holistic approach to mentoring consists of working closely with the entire family, ensuring better outcomes.A Match is... The relationship between a Big (volunteer mentor) and a Little (mentee)Bigs serve as positive role models and friends who help Littles set and accomplish goalsBigs and Littles plan and participate in fun activities together which form a lasting impact for both individualsSupported by a Match Coordinator (Masters level social worker or equivalent) at the agencyBigs are ... 21 years old or olderInterested in mentoring a Little of the same gender, age 7-17, who lives in the five boroughsWilling and able to finance match outings (low or no-cost outings are highly encouraged)Willing to pick up / drop off Little for outings if the Little doesn’t travel independentlyFrom all walks of life! Men, people of color, volunteers ages 50+, individuals of all faith backgrounds, and Spanish speake