ALL BIGS ARE LIFE-QUALIFIED:
Every Potential Big has what it takes to help our kids.
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You can change the world of a Little by empowering them to reach their full potential. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun! You and your Little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do. 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.
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OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM
For just two hours a week, you could spend time with a child as a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple. If you are planning to stay in the Butte area for at least a year, you may be ready for a positive experience with a Little Brother or Little Sister.
Each match is unique and getting together doesn't require a special occasion or expensive activity, —just a few hours every week doing things the Little and Big already enjoy.
The community-based program allows flexibility on when you and your little will meet as long as communication is kept with your Littles guardian and Match Support Specialist!
​It's life-changing
Meeting with your little out in the community has the power to open their eyes to opportunities and interests they would have never thought they could possess and will stick with your little forever.
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SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM
Would you like a break from your day, whether it be work, college, or high school? For only one hour a week, you could start spending time as a Mentor. If your time is limited, this may be the best volunteer opportunity for you. Spending time with kids is a great way to keep you energized for the rest of the day. Our focus is to place you with a child to enhance their academic and social skills.
We adapt to your availability and your strengths at the school of your choice within those we serve. Many businesses offer "time release" for volunteers.
It’s teacher-approved
Some of the biggest supporters of our School-Based Mentoring program are actually teachers. They see students come back from their time with their Big filled with confidence, smiling big, ready to learn and eager to succeed.
Although it takes place at schools, our School-Based Mentoring program isn’t limited to the classroom. Of course, some Littles do talk with their Bigs about class, or do homework, or read together, but it’s perfectly fine to shoot hoops in the gym or play on the playground. At the end of the day, it's really all about starting a friendship, providing guidance and inspiring them to reach their potential.
Now serving: Margaret Leary Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, Kennedy Elementary, West Elementary, Whittier Elementary, Emerson Elementary and Central Catholic Elementary.
YOUTH PROTECTION
School Based/Committee for Children, Personal Safety Curriculum (Talking About Touching)
Talking About Touching is designed for kindergarten through third grade and helps students develop skills that will keep them safe from dangerous and abusive situations and learn to ask for help when they need it. The curriculum includes the following: learning car and bike safety, asking first - accepting gifts and going with people, saying no to unsafe touches and telling, learning traffic safety, safe touches, dealing with unsafe touches, and learning fire safety.
This program first began at West Elementary and with the help of a community collaboration has been able to expand to all Butte elementary schools. Currently Big Brothers Big Sisters trains the youth and teachers in kindergarten through third grade throughout the school district.
Community Based Youth Protection
The Community-Based Youth Protection trainings have been mandatory since 1986 and are designed for all incoming volunteers and children (with their parents/guardians) that want to be enrolled and matched in our Community Based program. These trainings are mandatory and teach our children about the different types of abuse and make sure they have the proper tools and knowledge on how to protect themselves. The youth protection programs are designed appropriately for each age group and type of enrollment (parent-child or an adult volunteer enrollment).