Teaming Up
With Youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters teams up with local elementary schools in an effort to help students succeed. Once a week, a volunteer and a K-5th grade student get together in a small group setting at the elementary student’s school, or similar nearby location. Teaming Up with Youth strives to improve the academic, social, and relationship skills of children by matching them one-to-one with mentors. This program is open to high school students looking to mentor as well, making it a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours while helping to build brighter futures for young people in their community.
After a two year pivot to virtual mentoring, we are pleased to announce that Teaming Up With Youth will return in person in Midland and Bay Counties in Fall of 2022. We are currently accepting volunteer applications for this program, however, we are still sorting out the details of what schools and locations will be participating this year. If you’re interested in being a Big for this powerful program, please fill out an application, and a match coordinator will be in touch to keep you posted on new developments.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
How It Works
- A Teaming Up With Youth volunteer (Big) is matched with a student (Little) in an elementary school or other site. These students are referred to our program by a teacher or other school personnel.
- The Big and Little work together on tasks in a fun, relaxed setting.
- Bigs and Littles meet on the same day and at the same time each week for a minimum of one school year.
- A Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Coordinator is on location at each Teaming Up With Youth site to assist as needed.
- All Teaming Up With Youth Bigs and Littles will be expected to follow health and safety guidelines set by the school.
How It Works
- A Teaming Up With Youth volunteer (Big) is matched with a student (Little) in an elementary school or other site. These students are referred to our program by a teacher or other school personnel.
- The Big and Little work together on tasks in a fun, relaxed setting.
- Bigs and Littles meet on the same day and at the same time each week for a minimum of one school year.
- A Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Coordinator is on location at each Teaming Up With Youth site to assist as needed.
- All Teaming Up With Youth Bigs and Littles will be expected to follow health and safety guidelines set by the school.
Participating Schools / Venues
We are currently working with local schools to determine where we can host Teaming Up With Youth programs for the 2022-23 school year. Programs will be available in Midland and Bay Counties for this school year.
Please check back for updates throughout fall of 2022.
Be a Big
Other Mentoring Programs
Community Based Mentoring
You and a child participate in everyday activities together on average of two to three times per month. You help that child build confidence and skills. Mentors can be individuals, couples or families.
Lunchbox Learners
Lunchbox Learners focuses on helping children in grades K – 3 improve their reading skills. You meet with a student once a week during the student’s lunch hour to read books, play word games and make reading fun!
Other Mentoring Programs
Community Based Mentoring
You and a child participate in everyday activities together on average of two to three times per month. You help that child build confidence and skills. Mentors can be individuals, couples or families.
Lunchbox Learners
Lunchbox Learners focuses on helping children in grades K – 3 improve their reading skills. You meet with a student once a week during the student’s lunch hour to read books, play word games and make reading fun!