Site Based Programs

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Site Based Programs

Site based programs make a dramatic difference in a child’s life.

Children enjoy having their Bigs meet with them in a structured environment – whether it’s in a classroom, on the playground, or in a conference room.

School-Based Mentoring

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 play games or just hang out. At the end of the day, it’s really all about starting a friendship, providing guidance and inspiring them to reach their potential. Volunteers travel to the school one day a week, for one hour each week, during the school year.

Whatever the activity, the relationship formed with your Little promotes a positive school experience for the child. And when matches continue from one school year to the next, volunteers will experience the satisfaction of watching their Little achieve success in school.

Workplace Mentoring

This unique mentoring program introduces children to professional environments while learning about the educational requirements needed to achieve professional success. Middle school Littles are matched with company employees and transported once a month (as a group) to the workplace for on-site, one-to-one mentoring through:

• Workplace exposure
• Career awareness
• College prep
• Prepare a post high school plan

BIG Futures

BIG Futures embodies a network of programs that enable Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast to empower every child on the path to graduate with a plan for their future and a mentor whose impact will last a lifetime.

BIG Futures is a college and career readiness initiative designed to equip young people for post-secondary success through career mentoring, education and access to key opportunities. Programs range from episodic workshops to comprehensive classroom experiences.

Teacher approved.

Some of the biggest supporters of our School-Based Mentoring program are teachers. They see students come back from their time with their Big filled with confidence, smiling big, ready to learn and eager to succeed.