Bigs Corner

Being a Big is a great way to make a difference in your community.

What is the role of a Big?

• Adult Companion - Unconditional friendship.
  
• Positive Role Model - Through example, sets standard for behavior, dress, occupation, habits, and attitude.
  
• Friend and Listener - Open communication and expression of positive and negative feelings, beliefs and thoughts.
  
• Instructor - Teachable moments: take every opportunity to teach through sharing everyday activities and interests.
  
• Limit setter - Set limits for behavior of Littles, noting the benefits of positive behavior and decisions.
  
• Resource and Guide - Open door to new experiences, guiding the Little in decision-making and alternative courses of action.

Various Informational Links

• BBBS Calendar
   
• Bigs, Join Us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=68520130378
   
• Resources Contains links to local and various websites.
  
• Activities Contains a list of 101 activities to do with your Little.
  
• Books Contains various books for Bigs and Littles.
   

Online Learning Activities

• Adventures in Writing
• American Library Association
• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
• College Scholarships
• College Scholarships
• edHelper.com
• Encyclopedia/Information
• Escape from Knab--The Adventure
• FleetKids
• Funology
• I Know That
• Inner Learning Online
• Kids' Space
• Learning Power
• Math Links
• Math Stories
• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
• Reach Out!
• Test Prep
• Urban Resources Network

Make a difference in a child's life-have fun!

Tax Deductions Available for Bigs

Submit your story today!

Tell us about your experience with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program
as a Big, Little or Parent.

Success Story

Dennis and Alex went for a bike ride on their first outing together. Mom said, "Alex's cheeks' were all red and he had a blast! I can already tell this match will be a great success!"

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Page last updated on 12/07/2009