For over 60 years, we have operated under the belief that good mentorship is the key to unlocking the incredible potential that inherent in each of us. As Washington’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring organization, we make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers “Bigs” and young people “Littles” who are between the ages of 6 to 18 years.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound provides three unique mentoring modalities to fit the diverse needs of different participants and communities. These modalities offer accessible options that allow volunteers to build meaningful relationships with youth, are responsive to community needs, and make a lasting impact on the lives of local kids.
Bigs and Littles matched in the community-based program meet up on their own schedule, connecting independently for at least four hours each month. Community-based mentoring is the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters model, which has been in use for over 100 years.
Bigs and Littles matched in site-based programs meet up during facilitated sessions at local schools and partner companies’ offices for structured activities. Site-based programs are partnerships between schools, BBBS, corporations, and some government entities.
Group mentoring is an innovative new solution developed to meet the needs of young people while decreasing community violence utilizing the “Credible Messenger” model. In group mentoring, we connect several Littles with a single mentor who shares their background and has lived their experiences.
Bigs and Littles matched in the community-based program meet up on their own schedule, connecting independently for at least four hours each month. Community-based mentoring is the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters model, which has been in use for over 100 years.
Bigs and Littles matched in site-based programs meet up during facilitated sessions at local schools and partner companies’ offices for structured activities. Site-based programs are partnerships between schools, BBBS, corporations, and some government entities.
Group mentoring is an innovative new solution developed to meet the needs of young people while decreasing community violence utilizing the “Credible Messenger” model. In group mentoring, we connect several Littles with a single mentor who shares their background and has lived their experiences.
