Volunteering is fun!
Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things you will ever do. It's easy too...just 4 hours a month can change a young person's life! Getting together is a great time for both Bigs and Littles. It doesn't require a special occasion or expensive activities- just a few hours every month sharing simple things you already enjoy. Your time and attention is worth more to a Little than you realize. Being a Big is about spending quality one-on-one time with a child and enjoying all sorts of activities together. Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is designed to build a match based on shared interests, personality and your volunteer preferences.
Our Programs
Matches come together through our programs:
•Community-Based Mentoring: For as little as an hour a week, Bigs and Littles meet in their community to share fun activities, stories, and a little bit of themselves.
•School-Based Mentoring: Bigs and Littles meet once a week in schools, libraries and community centers to talk and have fun. It's not about being a tutor...it's about being a friend.
•Mentoring Children of Prisoners (MCOP): The objective of this program is to create quality, lasting one-to-one relationships that provide children of offenders with caring role models for future success. Mentors provide opportunities for youth to gain new skills and interests and expand their experiences beyond their families, schools, and neighborhoods by acting as a trusted friend.
Our "Littles"
Little Brothers and Little Sisters come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some are really little (as young as six) and some are teenagers (as old as 17). What do they all have in common? They need the friendship and guidance of someone like YOU.
"As a Big, you're simply a friend. Your friendship fits your lifestyle. Busy people of all ages can get involved-choose the program that works best for you!" -Ron, age 54, Big Brother
How to Apply
How to apply: The easiest and fastest way to get started is to complete our convenient online application. After you complete a short form online, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you. You'll need to:
Alternatively, you may print, complete and return our Volunteer Application and Pre-Interview Questions to:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Seacoast
ATTN: Jessie C. Dill
4 Greenleaf Woods Drive, #201
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Fax: 603-430-7760
Email: schoolmatchsupport@bbbsgs.org
Phone: 603-430-1140 x 15
Volunteer Agreement
If you are curious to see what the specific guidelines of the program are feel free to check out our Volunteer Agreement
Have a Question?
Our trained staff will be happy to guide you through the application process. And when it's time to make a match we'll help you meet a Little in your area who shares your interests - and we'll support you all the way. We'll even give you some great ideas for activities that other Bigs and Littles have enjoyed through the years!
For questions about the enrollment process, contact Danielle at 603-430-1140 x 15 or schoolmatchsupport@bbbsgs.org
Frequently Asked Questions
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