- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Be a Big!
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs youth (Littles) ages 5-14 with screened, caring adult mentors (Bigs). They meet 2-4 times a month at school or in the community to have fun, build connections, and provide support.
You can make a difference as a mentor to a local youth! Seriously, you don’t need special skills, talents, or prior mentoring experience. It just takes a little time, a little encouragement, and a laugh or two, so every youth has what - and who - they need to achieve a bigger and brighter future. Mentorship sounds huge, but guess what? IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG!
Volunteer requirements are to be 18 years or older and willing to complete screening (interview, background checks, etc.).
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County
Location:
1014 A Reservoir Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Description
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of young people. As an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America-the nation’s largest and most experienced youth mentoring network-we match youth with caring , adult mentors in professionally guided relationships that help them dream bigger. Through our evidence-based approach, we ensure measurable positive outcomes, including greater confidence, academic progress, avoidance of risky behaviors, and healthier relationships. Founded locally in 1976 as an outreach of Trinity Presbyterian Church, our agency is one of the largest in Virginia, serving 134 youth in 2024. We are proud to be part of a nationwide network of more than 230 local agencies serving over 5,000 communities. To learn more about how you can get involved, visit www.bbbshr.org .
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1014 Reservoir StreetHarrisonburg, VA 22801
(38.44077 ,-78.85675 )
DATE POSTED
June 5, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Meet for at least 1 hour 2-4 times a month
- Volunteer requirements are to be 18 years or older and willing to complete screening (interview, background checks, etc.). Commit to being matched with a Little for at least 6 months (3 semesters for college students).
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- Donation Requested
- There is a small fee to run background checks for each individual volunteer that would be required. Donations are always welcome as we are a nonprofit.