What does a Big Brother or Sister do?
Bigs spend one-to-one time with Littles having fun and exploring each others interests. They go to the movies together, or to a ball game, watch television, play video games, bake cookies; in most cases it’s these simple activities that foster that special bond and lead to magical moments for both the child and the mentor that will last a lifetime. In fact, research on our mentoring programs shows that our Bigs have a powerful, positive and lasting impact on the character and confidence of the children they mentor. Littles who are successfully matched with a Big are (1) less likely to begin using illegal drugs, (2) less likely to begin using alcohol, (3) less likely to skip school, and (4) more confident of their performance in schoolwork.
