Youth Mentoring Program
provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
Ste. 405
Rochester NY 14614
Evening appointments and orientations available, as scheduled by staff.
On the bus line.
Accessible.
- COMMUNITY BASED Traditional BBBS mentoring program matching youth in the community one to one, with adult mentors who meet once a week for at least one year.
- BIGS IN BLUE Bigs in Blue is a program focused on building relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
- BEYOND SCHOOL WALLS Beyond School Walls (BSW) mentoring program matches youth with an adult mentor. Meetings take place at the mentor's place of work to expose students to workforce opportunities.
- HIGH SCHOOL BIGS This program matches high school students one to one with elementary Littles in a one day a week after school program at their school.
Language Access
Eligibility: Go to www.beabig.org to submit an inquiry and attend an orientation.
Application Process: Youth: Caregiver can click on link to enroll: https://bbbs.tfaforms.net/4842069 Caregiver can visit the website and submit an inquiry form. An Enrollment Specialist will follow up. Staff contact information is available on the website. Volunteers visit website for information or to complete a volunteer inquiry form. https://bbbs.tfaforms.net/4841963 The Volunteer Enrollment Specialist will follow up.
Required Documentation: Volunteers: need a Drivers License and Insurance card, must pass a background/reference check.
Fees: No fee for service.
Coverage Note: Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, and Yates Counties.
Languages: Spanish -
Big Brothers Big Sisters enrolls children between the ages of 8-14 in the Monroe, Ontario, Yates, Wayne and Livingston counties. Provides children a strong, enduring and professionally supported one to one mentoring relationship. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works for them.