Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) is committed to empowering children facing adversity by establishing long-term, professionally led one-on-one relationships that have a significant and long-lasting positive influence on their lives

1. BBBSLI
MENTORING
PROGRAMS

2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) is committed to empowering
children facing adversity by establishing long-term, professionally led one-on-one
relationships that have a significant and long-lasting positive influence on their
lives. Their aim is around building transformative connections between mentors
and mentees. BBBSLI provides a wide range of mentoring programs adapted to
the individual requirements and interests of both mentors and mentees. These
programs provide opportunities for personal development, academic success, and
emotional assistance, establishing the framework for a brighter, more promising
future. Whether via school-based mentoring, community-based programs, or
specialized projects, BBBSLI remains committed to empowering adolescents and
cultivating good, life-changing connections.

3. Community-based mentoring programs
The most important way to provide Littles, or
youngsters ages 7 to 16, with direction and
meaningful interactions is through
community-based mentoring programs.
These programs link Littles in a conventional
one-to-one match with compassionate adult
mentors, or Bigs, who are at least 21 years
old. To guarantee compatibility and safety,
volunteer mentors go through extensive
screening, interviews, and training before
being connected.

4. One-to-one match program
A kid who might benefit immensely from the
advice and support a mentor can provide is
carefully matched with an adult volunteer
from the community through a one-to-one
match program. This pairing stems from the
understanding that a child's growth may face
obstacles due to certain family or
environmental situations. Maintaining a good
relationship between a mentor and a
youngster requires consistency.

5. Sibling Support Program
A vital element in negotiating the challenging
landscape of parenting a kid with special
needs is sibling support. It's crucial for
parents to prioritize the needs of their other
children while balancing their own
expectations. Within our Community-Based
mentoring effort, our Sibling Support Program
takes care of this important component by
matching siblings of persons with special
needs with committed volunteer mentors

6. Site-Based mentoring programs
Through these programs, volunteer mentors
can interact with children who require
guidance and assistance in an organized and
encouraging atmosphere. Regular
matchmaking between mentors and mentees,
overseen by a committed program team
member, promotes friendships and
constructive role modeling. These programs,
which include the counties of Nassau and
Suffolk, are designed for different age groups
and environments.

7. Sports Buddies
The Sports Buddies program provides a
dynamic platform for Littles and Bigs to engage
via sports and physical activities, promoting not
just healthy lifestyles but also critical mentoring
connections for youngsters facing obstacles. By
combining the joy of athletics with the
supervision of mentors, this project fosters a
supportive atmosphere in which young people
may develop physically and emotionally.

8. Partnering with your spouse is the best way to
volunteer. You may make a difference in a child's life
without giving up time with your partner by becoming
a Big Couple. More than seventy Little Brothers are in
need of a Big Brother or Big Couple. You have the
power to change lives, so take action now.

9. THANK YOU