GET A BIG

Step 1: Inquiry

Fill out the brief form so our Child Enrollment Specialist can contact you with more information.

Step 2: Tell Us About Your Child

Our Child Enrollment Specialist will call to gather information and further educate you on our program.

Step 3: Guardian and Child Interviews

An Enrollment Specialist will interview you at home or in the BBBS office, and will interview your youth at school.

Step 4: Ready to Be Matched

Your child is ready to be matched with a Big Brother or Sister. We are actively looking for the perfect Big for your child, and like all great things, it takes time!

Step 5: Update

Our Child Enrollment Specialist will make bi-annual contact for updates while we look for the perfect Big.

Step 6: Meet Your Big

Once someone has been found for your child, the Big and Match Support Specialist will meet at your home, school, or other location to be introduced and begin their friendship.

EVERY kid can use a mentor, no matter their background, who they live with, or their grades in school.

All kids need an extra friend. Someone who shows up, listens, and cheers them on. You know your child's potential. A mentor helps that potential grow through friendship and low-key time spent with your child doing free or low cost activities together.

Programs

Community-Based Mentoring — Ages 7–11

A friend for your child, chosen just for them. They spend time in the community — parks, library, basketball court or agency events for example. Once a child is matched, that match can stay open until a child graduates if all parties agree.

(Serves Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Spencer, Gibson (Indiana) and Henderson, KY

High School Bigs Mentoring — Ages 7–13

Only for students at partner schools. High School Bigs meet with kids at school, during the school day. Call your child's school and ask if they take part, or contact us to check. (Vanderburgh, Spencer, Posey)

MentorWorks — Ages 13–16

Brand new program where teens meet a mentor at a real workplace to explore careers. Spots will continue to open throughout the year.

To join, a teen should:

Go to school regularly and make it to classes on time
Act mature enough for a workplace
Must have a strong desire to participate and grow their real world skills
Must have transportation to the match meeting site
Program is not appropriate for most school or probation referrals

Next Steps

Click the Enroll Now button below to get started. Enrollment staff will reach out and answer your questions within the week!

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