So many ways to defend potentialLooking to get involved? Whether you’re interested in donating, volunteering or enrolling your child, Big Brothers Big Sisters offers several types of programs in communities across the country
Big Brothers Big Sisters targets the children who need us most, including those living in single parent homes, facing adversity and coping with parental incarceration. Defending their potential begins with finding a great match between a Big and a Little. Making these matches, and performing all the background work involved with them, is possible because of donations from people like you. It's also why we're able to offer such a wide variety of programs that pair children, ages 5 through 18, with role models in one-to-one relationships.
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Community-Based Programs
Spending time together out in the local community is primarily how Bigs and Littles develop their relationship. After all, to change a child’s perspective of the world, it helps to spend some time out in it. School-Based Programs
Sometimes the best place for enjoying activities together is at the child’s school. And, the best part is, it can be a great learning experience, in or out of the classroom. Bigs with Badges
Local police officers and firemen volunteer as Bigs to our Littles who need and want positive role models. These matches build bridges between officers and the communities they serve. |
How a Big becomes a Big—and a Little, a Little.
Before we make a match, we do our homework. After someone expresses an interest in becoming a Big, they go through an extensive background check and careful interview process. Then we match Bigs and Littles based on location, personalities and preferences. And we provide full support from the start, so matches can grow into lasting, fruitful friendships. It’s also important to note that the entire matching process is made possible through donations—we can’t do what we do best without them!
What’s a Big and Little to do?
Each match is unique. Getting together doesn’t require a special occasion or expensive activity—just a few hours every month doing things the Little and Big already enjoy. For example:
For more information about all of our programs, contact Tina Nesbitt, Program Mananger, at tina@bbbsshoals.org or 256-275-7037.
Learn more about being a Big >
Become a Big >
Learn more about enrolling a child >
Enroll your child >
Learn more about child safety >
Before we make a match, we do our homework. After someone expresses an interest in becoming a Big, they go through an extensive background check and careful interview process. Then we match Bigs and Littles based on location, personalities and preferences. And we provide full support from the start, so matches can grow into lasting, fruitful friendships. It’s also important to note that the entire matching process is made possible through donations—we can’t do what we do best without them!
What’s a Big and Little to do?
Each match is unique. Getting together doesn’t require a special occasion or expensive activity—just a few hours every month doing things the Little and Big already enjoy. For example:
- Playing catch
- Reading books
- Getting ice cream
- Going to a museum
- Providing advice and inspiration
For more information about all of our programs, contact Tina Nesbitt, Program Mananger, at tina@bbbsshoals.org or 256-275-7037.
Learn more about being a Big >
Become a Big >
Learn more about enrolling a child >
Enroll your child >
Learn more about child safety >