Are there different ways Bigs and Littles can interact?
Yes. There are essentially two different types of programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters: community-based and site-based. In the community-based program, Bigs and Littles are matched by trained professionals and spend time on activities they jointly select, such as attending sporting events, going out for ice cream and other everyday fun activities. Big Brothers Big Sisters also offers site-based programs where supervised meetings occur between Bigs and Littles at a dedicated site, usually a school. At Big Brothers Big Sisters In Schools program, for instance, Bigs and Littles meet regularly at the school where they can have lunch together, play sports in the gym or use the computers in the library. Strict screening of volunteers occurs for both programs and both involve ongoing support from trained professionals. Big Brothers Big Sisters In Schools Program is the fastest growing program within the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. In 2003, some 90,000 youths were served through thi
