Be a Big
You are not alone in recognizing the potential impact that an adult can have by serving as Big Brother or Big Sister to a boy or girl in the Bay Area. It can be life changing; for both the child and the mentor. Learn more about what’s involved…
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High School Bigs
High School Students make great mentors to an elementary school-aged child enrolled in one of our school-based mentoring programs. Being a High School Big Brother or Big Sister can also be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things you will ever do – plus it’s a great way to serve the community, earn school credit and distinguish yourself on college applications or resumes!
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Junior Board
The San Francisco Junior Board and Advocates Committee volunteers help raise funds and awareness for BBBSBA by planning fundraising events and service activities that attract a large and diverse network of young professionals in San Francisco.
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YPC – East Bay
Young Professionals Committee (YPC) – East Bay is a newly formed volunteer committee anchored in the East Bay/Oakand area. Members are being actively recruited to commit their time, talents and energy to support BBBSBA’s programs through various fundraisers, friend-raisers and volunteer activities.
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YPC – South Bay
Young Professionals Committee (YPC) – South Bay is a newly formed volunteer committee anchored in the South Bay area. Members are being actively recruited to commit their time, talents and energy to support BBBSBA’s programs through various fundraisers, friend-raisers and volunteer activities.
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Hispanic Outreach
The BBBSBA “Amigos Latinos” Committee helps expand Big Brothers Big Sisters visibility in the Bay Area Hispanic/Latino community. Our “Amigos” volunteers leverage their personal and professional networks to raise funds, increase awareness, and engage more Hispanic/Latino adult volunteers in our mentoring programs. Their goal is to ensure that every Bay Area child who wants and needs a mentor can be matched with a high-quality, culturally and linguistically appropriate role model, one who can transform their lives.
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Done-In-A-Day Volunteering
We often have a need for volunteers for a day – or just a few hours – to help at an event, set up for activities, stuff envelopes, prep nametags … you name it! Join our “Done-In-A-Day” Volunteer group and you’ll receive e-mail notifications of any upcoming opportunities for ad hoc volunteering. It’s a great way to help out when your schedule can’t accommodate on-going commitments, but you still want the chance to get involved!
Click here to send a message to join our “Done-in-a-Day” volunteer notification group
Other Ways to Help
Volunteering your time is just one way to help Big Brothers Big Sisters transform lives for Bay Area kids. But there are many other ways your can be an advocate, supporter and partner in our programs…
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