Teaming Up
With Youth

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.

Teaming Up With Youth will return in Midland and Bay Counties in Fall of 2023. We are currently looking for Bigs for this program, however, we are still sorting out the details of what schools 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!

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.
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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.
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Participating Schools / Venues

We are currently working with local schools to determine where we can host Teaming Up With Youth programs for the 2023-24 school year. Programs will be available in Midland and Bay Counties for this school year.

Currently, these are the participating schools/locations for this year, but we anticipate additional partners will join us this fall. Please check back for updates throughout fall of 2023.

Midland County

  • Chestnut Hill Elementary

Bay County

  • Boys & Girls Club of the Great Lakes Bay Region

Be a Big

Thank you for your interest in joining us as a Big! Please fill out the form below to begin your journey as a Defender of Potential. A match coordinator will be in touch within a few days or weeks to navigate you through the next steps.
Please check any that apply.
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Most of our Bigs choose to mentor in the county they live in. However, you may find it easier to work with a Little who lives in the county you work in or spend a lot of time in. Please choose which option would work best for you.

Other Mentoring Programs

Community Based Mentoring

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

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

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.

Teaming Up With Youth

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!

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