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Our Programs

Big Brothers Big Sisters offers three different programs to meet the varying needs of our Littles and their families and our Big Brother and Big Sister Volunteers. Contact your local BBBS Branch to find out what programs are offered in your area


Community-Based

In Community-Based matches, Bigs, who are at least 18 years of age, schedule activities with their Littles at a minimum of 2 times each month. Activities should last between 2 and 4 hours.

The Community-Based program is our most established mentoring option, providing ample latitude  and creative license for matches to engage in a variety of simple, fun activities in and around their community that fit their individual interests.

Children who are eligible for a mentor in the community-based program are:

  • From a single-parent family or live with relatives or foster parents
  • Between the ages of 6 and 14
  • Have an interest in participating in the program

Bigs in the Community-Based program commit to one calendar year.

After-School

In our After-School program, Bigs, who are at least 16 years of age, are paired with a young person for fun activities one hour each week at the child’s after-school program site.

Mentors will be offering consistency, encouragement and role-modeling to their Littles.

Activities can include homework, field games, basketball, tennis, cooking, arts & crafts and board games.

Bigs in the After-School program commit to one calendar year.

School-Based

In our School-Based program, Bigs, at least 16 years of age, are matched with elementary-aged youth for fun activities one hour each week at the child’s school.

Mentors will be providing consistency, role-modeling, academic and emotional support to their Littles.

Activities include academic assignments in reading, writing and math, as well as opportunities for engaging in a variety of relationship-building activities such as board games, puzzles, outdoor activities and arts and crafts projects.

Bigs in our School-Based program commit to one calendar year.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina

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Asheville, NC 28801

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  • Avery Co.
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  • Madison Co.
  • McDowell Co.
  • Mitchell Co.
  • Polk Co.
  • Qualla Boundary
  • Rutherford Co.
  • Swain Co.
  • Transylvania Co.
  • Yancey Co.
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Project MARS/AmeriCorps is supported by a grant from the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service in the Office of Governor Roy Cooper.

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