Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is urgently seeking caring and dedicated adults to become mentors for the 109 children currently on our waitlist. These children are eagerly awaiting the guidance, support, and friendship that a mentor can provide.
For 30 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon has been committed to fostering positive, impactful relationships that have a lasting effect on the lives of young people in our community. Our mission is to ignite potential in every child by connecting them with a mentor who can inspire, support, and encourage their dreams. However, the growing number of children on our waitlist reflects an increasing demand for mentors. Each of these 109 children has unique interests, dreams, and challenges, and they are all in need of someone to help guide them towards a brighter future.
“We believe that every child deserves someone who believes in them and stands by their side,” said Jenn Davis, Program Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. “Our waitlist represents not just numbers, but individual children who are looking for that caring adult. We urge members of our community to step up and help change a life by becoming a mentor.”
Why Become a Big?
- Make a Difference: Mentoring has shown to improve academic performance, self-esteem, and social skills in children.
- Flexible Commitment: We offer flexible mentoring opportunities that can fit into any schedule.
- Supportive Community: The BBBS team provides ongoing support and resources to ensure both Bigs and Littles have a positive rewarding experience.
- How to Get Involved
- Apply: Visit our website at orgto fill out an application.
- Training: Complete an orientation and training sessions to prepare for your mentor journey.
- Match: Get matched with a Little who shares your interests and start making a difference.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon:
A program of J Bar J Youth Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon was founded in 1994. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. BBBSCO serves over 220 youth annually and continues to grow programming. We are committed to serving at-risk youth and youth facing adversity with mentors in our community.
