of Atlantic and Cape May Counties


Making the Connection

Big Brothers Big Sisters is designed to build a match based on shared interests, personality and your volunteer preferences.

Here's how it works:
A volunteers applies, a match coordinator interviews them in person, a background and reference check is performed for child safety, then we review the kids in the volunteer's area who need a Big Brother or Big Sister and find the best fit .  Making the right match is important to our commitment to form lasting relationships.

Matches come together through our two essential programs:

  • Community-based Mentoring: This is the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters relationship, where Bigs and Littles get together on their own  for as little as an hour a week to share fun activities they both enjoy.  It doesn't require a special occasion or expensive activities; just a few hours every month to share the simple things you already like to do. Things like:
    • Shooting hoops
    • Playing a board game
    • Sharing a pizza
    • Taking a walk in the park
    • Or just hanging out and talking.
       
  • Site-based Mentoring : Bigs and Littles meet once a week in schools, libraries and community centers to read together, play sports or computer games, or simply talk - just as friends do.

    School-based mentoring is not a tutoring program. However, research has shown that of all children matched with a Big in school:

    • 58% improved their school performance
    • 65% showed higher levels of self-confidence
    • 55% had a better attitude toward school

    Click here to: Read About the Research

Learn about other program initiatives:

We're here to help.
Have a question?  Don't worry. Our trained staff will be happy to guide you through the application process. And when it's time to make a match, we'll help you meet a Little in your area who shares your interests and we'll support you all the way. We'll even give you some great ideas for activities that other Bigs and Littles have enjoyed through the years! 

Call 609-653-8250 or email: info@bbbsatlanticcape.org
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