Programs

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central Indiana offers a variety of programs for both volunteers and children. The following is a list of the programs and counties in which the programs are available.

Community One on One Mentor Program - A community match consists of a screened volunteer, known as a Big, and a child, known as a Little, that lives in the community and wants to participate in the program. The Big picks the Little up at his or her home and does things together in the community. For example, Bigs and Littles may go to the movies, ride bikes, fish, or maybe go out to eat. Bigs and Littles are matched according to similar interests. Community matches meet on a weekly or monthly basis for a total of 8 to 12 hours a month for 12 months. Bigs must be at least 18 years old. Littles must be between the ages of 5 and 15.
Counties - Fulton, Howard and Miami

Big For a Day Program - A Big For a Day is a screened volunteer who takes a Little from the waiting list to do a specific activity for a day. A Big For a Day can also assist staff with monthly or special activities. For example, if the agency received tickets to an Indianapolis Pacers' game, a Big For a Day may want to take a Little from our waiting list to this event. Bigs must be at least 18 years old. Littles must be between the ages of 5 and 15.
Counties - Fulton, Howard and Miami

School Buddies Mentoring Program - School Buddies is a school based mentoring program that matches Bigs with elementary school Littles. The matches meet once a week for an hour at the Little's school during the Little's lunch and recess. Bigs must be at least 18 years old and out of high school.
Counties/Schools - Fulton/Akron, Columbia and Riddle Elementary

Rochester After School Program - This program gives youth a positive place to go after school between the hours of 3 P.M. and 5 P.M. Kids in grades 4 - 8 who attend Rochester Community Schools are eligible for this program.  Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Counties - Fulton/St. Joesph Catholic Church Hall