Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a donor volunteer supported organization proven by research to help vulnerable children and youth to beat the odds and succeed through professional supported one-to-one relationships with volunteer Big Brothers, Sisters and Couple mentors. As one of the 235 independent affiliates of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - we are part of our nations largest donor supported network of youth mentors with over 100 years of success in helping at-risk children and youth to grow to become caring, confident and competent adults. Big Brothers, Sisters and Couple volunteers provide the assigned children with individual time and attention on a regular basis, sharing activities and fun times together such as playing basketball, studying, getting ice cream or going to the park. Community based mentoring takes place in the community-at-large. Campus based mentoring occurs on college campuses during the school year. School based mentoring takes place in the school setting; school personnel refer children for extra help with academics and social skills. Beyond School Walls(BSW)takes place at identified businesses/work sites where school students (grades 7-12) meet monthly during the school year with business professionals/workplace mentors. Big Brothers Big Sisters also provides related support and activities for volunteer, child and family participants such as by offering planned group enrichment activities, Summer STEAM Camp, trips to the zoo, and annual Christmas party or bowling parties.