Big Brothers Big Sisters serves more than 225,000 children, ages five through 18, in 5,000 communities across all 50 states. There are two core Big Brothers Big Sisters programs:
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Community-based
Volunteers provide Littles with one-on-one time and attention in their communities, typically two to four times a month. During these unstructured outings they cultivate relationships that provide children with skills to manage every day challenges. Through simple friendship, Bigs experience the joy of helping children discover a world of possibilities and opportunities.
"My Big Sister Renee teaches me how to cook.
And the other day, I made taco salad for my whole family!"
Little Sister Naquesia
Big Brothers Big Sisters in Schools
Volunteers provide Littles with one-on-one time and attention in their schools, typically once a week during the academic year. Teachers identify children who can benefit most from interaction with a caring adult. As their friendships evolve, volunteers and children discover ways to make school and learning fun.
"I love it when my Big Sister Laura is coming
to eat lunch with me at school.
I get to sit at a special table,
and we always share Little Debbie treats.
We like the Swiss Cake Rolls best!"
Little Sister Brandi
In addition to schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters operates site-based mentoring on other pre-determined sites.
Some examples of these site-based programs operating right now:
Family Resource Centers:
Preston Taylor Ministries, Napier FRC, Bethlehem Center, St. Lukes FRC.
Youth Encouragement Centers:
Lindsley Ave, McIver Ave.
Davidson County Schools:
Alex Green Elementary, Buena Vista Elementary, Dalewood Middle School. Dupont Elementary, Gra-Mar Middle, HG Hill Middle, Hattie Cotton Elementary, Kirkpatrick Elementary, Percy Preist Elementary, Shawb Elementary, Una Elementary, WA Bass Middle.
Williamson County Schools:
Liberty and Johnson Elementary after school programs.
Rutherford County Schools:
Scales and Hobgood Elementary in Murfreesboro and Stewartsboro in Smyrna.
Wilson County:
WA Wright Elementary.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters' Annual Picnic
plays host to all sorts of activites...
including this massive round of Tug-O-War!
Photo by Betsy Beazley
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