School-Based Bigs

In School-Based mentoring, a volunteer Big is matched with a young person in a local school. Then, one hour each week, two to four times a month, the Big  and Little share a variety of activities at the school, such as going over homework, watching a track meet, eating lunch on the playground, or just talking together. Our School-Based program makes it easy for Bigs to volunteer during the work day, and many of our schools benefit from a commitment by nearby corporations that give employees time off to visit their Littles.

School-Based mentoring is not a tutoring program. However, research has shown that of all children matched with a Big in school:

• 58% improved their school performance

• 65% showed higher levels of self-confidence

• 55% had a better attitude toward school

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