Be a Big
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass and Metrowest serves children and young adults who want and need a mentor in their lives. BBBS matches Littles between the ages of 8-16 with Bigs in a one-to-one, life-changing friendship. Bigs and Littles meet on average two times a month for a few hours enjoying normal, everyday activities, like going to see a movie, playing games, going out to eat, or just hanging out!
Each match is supported by a dedicated Match Support & Success Team Member who is always there to provide resources and support specific to the Little’s age. With a Big in their life, children and young adults in the program are empowered to ignite their potential as they grow in their self-esteem and develop a lifelong friendship with their Big.
Apply
Apply to be a Big via our online application.
Interview
A chance for us to get to know you better!
Training
Learn all you need to know to become a big!
Get Matched
Meet your Little and their family!
While some of our Littles wait up to 9 months for their perfect match, Bigs are usually matched within 30-60 days.
MEET SOME MATCHES
There's no better way to convey the power of youth mentoring than through the experiences of our Bigs and Littles. See for yourself the impact that another caring adult can have on a child by meeting some of our matches. And don't be surprised if you discover that the volunteers are often impacted as much, if not more, than the youth!
FAQ's
CLICK HERE to fill out an online inquiry. Once the inquiry is submitted, our Enrollment Specialist will reach out to discuss the exciting opportunity of becoming a Big and answer any questions you might have.
You must be a caring adult (at least 18 years old) and be in a position to commit to a minimum of one year in the program.
We ask our Bigs to spend consistent time with their Little each month. Typically this looks like a couple hours every couple of weeks but you can your Little can work out a schedule that works for you.
Your Match Support Specialist will make the first introduction between you, your Little, and the Little's family. You will then begin regularly meeting with your Little and do a range of fun activities based on your shared interests. Some examples of match activities include visiting a library, cooking a meal, playing in a park, attending sporting events, doing crafts, and much more. Your Match Support Specialist will do monthly Match Support calls with both you, the Little, and Little’s family to make sure things are going well.
There are many ways to get involved with us! You can visit our Project Volunteers page to learn more.