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Published 11/20/25 12:00PM

Be a Big!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Harrisonburg, VA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Meet for at least 1 hour 2-4 times a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteer requirements are to be 18 years or older and willing to complete screening (interview, background checks, etc.). Commit to being matched with a Little for at least 6 months (3 semesters for college students).
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Be a Big!

    Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs youth (Littles) ages 5-14 with screened, caring adult mentors (Bigs). They meet 2-4 times a month at school or in the community to have fun, build connections, and provide support.

    You can make a difference as a mentor to a local youth! Seriously, you don’t need special skills, talents, or prior mentoring experience. It just takes a little time, a little encouragement, and a laugh or two, so every youth has what - and who - they need to achieve a bigger and brighter future. Mentorship sounds huge, but guess what? IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG!

    Volunteer requirements are to be 18 years or older and willing to complete screening (interview, background checks, etc.).

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
    • Donation Requested
    • There is a small fee to run background checks for each individual volunteer that would be required. Donations are always welcome as we are a nonprofit.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Harrisonburg, VA
    Associated Location

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Office

    1014 Reservoir Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia, US
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