Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children referred by parents, other relatives, social workers and school staff with volunteer Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Big Couples. Their mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Volunteer:
Big Brother. Big Sister. Big Couple
You can start something BIG today! By volunteering as a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple you have the opportunity to impact the life of a child for the better. You can change a child’s life, and have fun doing it! You have the opportunity to become a special friend, but more importantly, to become a role model to a child. You will become someone that the child will look up to and respect. It’s as simple as playing catch, going to a ball game, painting nails, watching a moving, sharing stories, and just hanging out together. Click here to learn more or sign up.
Site Based Bigs (must be 16 or older)
- 1 hour weekly
- Interview/background check
- Meet with assigned Little 1 hour per week after school
- Speak with match specialist once a month
- Have transportation to site ( Goodview, Jefferson, Madison, WK, YMCA)
- Site based program takes place between 2:30-5:30
Just for Kicks (any age)
- 2 hours bi-monthly
- Play gym games with large groups of big and little
- Help with set up, clean up, and planning
- Have transportation to east end recreation center or event location
Bowl for Kids Sake (any age)
- 3 hour event plus fundraising
- Participate in our annual fundraiser this April
- Get a bowling team of up to five
- Each person raises $100
- Organize fundraising (bake sale, car wash, etc) events to reach your goal
Annual Parties (any age)
- 3 hour event plus planning
- Help BBBS plan annual parties
- Halloween, Winter/Christmas parties, BFKF party
- Help us find sponsors, food drive, make posters
Social Media Promotion (any age)
- Create posts/updates for Winona BBBS Twitter/Facebook
Event Research
- On going time commitment, once monthly
- Help us locate community events for our matches
