Big Brothers Big Sisters site- or school-based mentoring program matches children in K–8th grade with a High School Big or an adult. Once they are matched, they can stay matched until graduation. Mentors are expected to commit to meet with their mentee for a minimum of one year. The child and mentor meet at a school, site or virtually two to four times a month for one hour. Matches may enjoy playing board games, doing arts and crafts and playing sports. Throughout the mentoring relationship, BBBS program staff monitor the matches and provide support. The mentoring relationship is designed to provide a sense of safety and security, emotional support, build social skills, set goals, build positive relationships, improve self-confidence, academic achievement and future aspirations. Mentors can be a High School Big or an adult Big.

School districts currently served include: Foley, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Pierz, Holdingford and St. Cloud.

SITE- or SCHOOL-BASED REQUIREMENTS
• High School Bigs must be in their freshmen year of high school or older
• Adult Bigs must be at least 18 and out of high school
• Commit to a minimum of one year after being matched
• Attend a volunteer information session
• Complete in-person/online interview
• Pass background checks and required references