High school students volunteer to serve as mentors to students in select elementary schools.  Bigs and Littles meet for one hour sessions in the classroom, school library, school computer room, or on the school playground.  Bigs and Littles typically meet once a week to read together, play sports or computer games, or simply talk about life and personal issues - just as friends do.

High school students provide elementary student Littles with one-on-one time and attention.  The matches meet after school hours depending on the proximity of their school locations. High School Bigs experience the joy and life changing power of service, build college resumes, and may receive school credit. Littles have the opportunity to connect with a role model close to their own age whom they identify with strongly.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County is currently partnered with 5 high schools within the county.  However, students who attend any of the San Diego County high schools can apply to be a Big Brother or Big Sister in the program.  Your high school need not be an official partner in order for you to participate.

The high schools currently partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County are:

• Granite Hills High School
• Lincoln High School
• Mar Vista High School
• San Diego High School
• Southwest High School

For more information, please contact us at (858) 536-4900 or apply online today.

High School Bigs is one of three School-Based mentoring programs.  Please click on Bigs in Schools or  Operation Bigs to learn more about our other School-Based programs.

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