Big Brothers/Big Sisters Needs Adult Mentors
It's a fact: Kids with a positive mentor in their life do better in school, are less likely to do drugs or drink alcohol, and they do better in life. How would you like to be a positive influence for a young child in the Gallatin Valley?
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Gallatin County are in need of male Bigs to partner with a Little (male child). The commitment is only a couple of hours a week, doing things you would probably be doing anyway. Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies. Or just give some advice and inspiration. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll enjoy it even more with your Little—and you’ll be making a life-changing impact.
Below you will find what Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County is all about.
Who is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County?
- BBBS of Gallatin County was established in 1972 and has since grown in BIG ways and served hundreds and hundreds of Gallatin County children in its 43 years.
- All of the funds raised at our fundraisers stays right here in the Gallatin Valley to serve Gallatin County children.
- Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 5 through 18.
Why should I get involved?
- We’ve been creating meaningful mentoring relationships with Bigs and Littles for 43 years and we are always looking for ways to grow!
- The work we do is so important and helps kids gain confidence, avoid risky behaviors and develop long-term positive relationships.
If you would like to learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin Valley, or you're ready and would like to sign up as a Big to mentor a young child, please click on the button below: