Programs

Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region offers several different mentoring programs.  If you would like to volunteer and touch a child's life, click here.

Community-Based Mentoring – This is the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters program which encourages a positive one-to-one mentoring relationship between an adult volunteer and a child.  The matched Big and Little will spend time together doing unstructured activities 2-4 times per month for an initial commitment of one year.  In this program, the activities that the Big and Little share may include biking, walking, playing games, helping with homework, going to the library or museum, preparing a meal together, or dining out.  We stress little-cost activities; the activities are not as important as the little moments spent together in a supportive, caring relationship that bring big magic and joy into the life of a young person, and help the child discover a world of possibilities and opportunities.   

School-Based Mentoring – This mutually rewarding program involves a one-to-one match with an adult volunteer to an elementary student.  The volunteer may be associated with a business or organization, a high school, or may be an individual looking for an enriching school-based mentoring experience.  Volunteers provide Littles with one-on-one time and attention in their schools, typically once a week during the academic year.  These meetings typically take place during the lunch hour or after school, and the Big and Little do activities that may involve eating lunch, playing games, talking, shooting baskets, crafts, or helping with schoolwork.  

The best part of being a mentor?  Let our Bigs tell you! 

Why are Bigs so important? Let our Littles tell you!