Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Florida  

Big Brothers Big Sisters, a mentorship program for children, is dedicated to helping children reach their potential.   

Website: http://www.bbbsmidflorida.org/index.php/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities/

Contact: (352) 375-2525

Address: 1155 NW 13^th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601 

Who they are: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Florida is a mentorship program for children.  It is dedicated to helping children reach their potential by providing successful mentoring relationship for children who need or want mentoring relationships.  Big Brothers Big Sisters is also dedicated to contributing to better schools, brighter futures, and stronger communities.   

What they do: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Florida provides successful mentoring relationships for children.   

What YOU can do to help: Volunteers are needed in the following two types of mentorship programs:  

Community Based Mentors: These mentors meet with their Little about 3 hours a week in the evenings or on the weekends.  They participate in activities specifically tailored to each child’s interests and needs.  This works out best when the Big knows he or she will be in Gainesville for a long period of a time since the goal is to build life-long relationships.   

Bigs in Schools and Sites: These mentors meet with their Little for about an hour a week in a school or approved site. This is a better choice for mentors that don’t know if they will be in Gainesville for a long period of time. There is always the option to become a Community Based Mentor after you are get to know your Little.