Big Brothers Big Sisters Community Mentor

Kids today need mentors now more than ever. Whether they live with one parent, two parents, guardians or grandparents, having a mentor can be an important resource for kids from all backgrounds to help build upon their skills and foster their potential.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County (BBBSHC) helps families make these important connections and gain access to vital resources by matching adult volunteers (“Bigs”) with kids ages 6 to 18 (“Littles”). Through these meaningful one-to-one mentoring matches, we help children build their futures and strengthen communities. Together with parents/guardians, volunteer mentors, and our partners in the community, our professional Case Managers support young people as they develop positive relationships with a transformative impact.

We ask volunteers to commit to at least 1 year of weekly or biweekly meeting, usually totaling 6-8 hours a month. Many of our matches continue for longer than a year, and it is always our hope to form long lasting relationships! Once enrolled, you will be matched with a child who we think will make the strongest match. Together, 'Big' and 'Little' plan their outings and go out into the community to have fun. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity where you can plan outings whenever works with your schedule. This is an 18+ volunteer opportunity. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County believes strongly in intergenerational relationships, and we encourage adults of all ages to apply.