IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG
You have the opportunity to impact the life of a youth and help to ignite their power and potential.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County (also serving Shenandoah County) provides local youth with strong, enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. You make a difference as a mentor to a local youth (ages 5-14). Seriously, you don’t need special skills, talents, or prior mentoring experience. It just takes a little time, a little encouragement, and a laugh or two, so every youth has what – and who – they need to achieve a bigger and brighter future. Mentorship sounds huge, but guess what? IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG! Volunteer requirements are to be 18 years or older and willing to complete screening (interview, background checks, etc.). Click on "VOLUNTEER NOW" to learn more and get started making a difference.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM
1 Year Commitment (3 Semesters for College Students)
Available in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, & Shenandoah County
Pick up your Little 2-4 times a month to attend agency events or to explore interests, activities, and new experiences in the community. The opportunities are endless!
SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM
1 Year Commitment (3 Semesters for College Students)
Available in Harrisonburg (Bluestone Elementary School), Rockingham County (Plesant Valley Elementary School), & Woodstock (W.W. Robinson Elementary School)
Meet with your Little 2-4 times a month around lunchtime to read, play board games, create art projects, or spend time outside on the school grounds.
SPORTS BUDDIES MENTORING PROGRAM
6 Months Commitment
Available in Harrisonburg & Rockingham County
Meet with your Little 2 times a month to watch or play sports at events planned and facilitated by BBBS staff, relying on parents/guardians to provide transportation.