TAKE THE FIRST STEP TO DEFEND THEIR POTENTIAL
As a parent or guardian, you recognize the potential of your child better than anyone. By giving your child the opportunity to be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, you’re starting them down a path to an even brighter, more promising future.
For more information, please call us at 605-343-1488 or email info@bigmentors.com
Our minimum age for enrolling Littles is 6 years old.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are some good ideas for outings?
Share an activity that gives you something in common to talk about. Go to the library, check out a book and read together. Buy a comic book to read together. Play a board game. Go on a nature walk. Hit a bucket of golf balls at the local driving range. Take a ride in the car with the radio on and talk about the music you like. You want to select activities that give each of you a chance to learn more about one another. For children, playing can be learning. Most important: keep it simple and enjoy yourselves!
Are spouses, a friend, or a family member on outings?
In the beginning it’s most important for Big and Little matches to get to know each other. This can happen best on a one-to-one basis. However, over time it’s also valuable Littles o get to know the people who are important to their mentor and vice versa. Just keep in mind that if matches are spending lots of time with others, Littles may begin to feel jealous or neglected. The main focus is the friendship Bigs and Littles develop.
What kind of support can I expect from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills once I get matched?
Once you are matched, one of our Match Support Specialist will be in regular contact with you to provide assistance and give feedback. Any time you are unsure about what to do or how to handle a situation, you will have a Match Support Specialist there to help. Our staff will help you with ideas for activities, guidance for handling possible difficult situations, and feedback on how you are making a difference.
Will Bigs become a replacement parent?
No, Littles have a parent or guardian in their life already. What they need is a Big to spend quality, one-on-one time with them. Someone to have fun with, someone they can confide in, someone like you!
What are some good ideas for outings?
Share an activity that gives you something in common to talk about. Go to the library, check out a book and read together. Buy a comic book to read together. Play a board game. Go on a nature walk. Hit a bucket of golf balls at the local driving range. Take a ride in the car with the radio on and talk about the music you like. You want to select activities that give each of you a chance to learn more about one another. For children, playing can be learning. Most important: keep it simple and enjoy yourselves!
Are spouses, a friend, or a family member on outings?
In the beginning it’s most important for Big and Little matches to get to know each other. This can happen best on a one-to-one basis. However, over time it’s also valuable Littles o get to know the people who are important to their mentor and vice versa. Just keep in mind that if matches are spending lots of time with others, Littles may begin to feel jealous or neglected. The main focus is the friendship Bigs and Littles develop.
What kind of support can I expect from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills once I get matched?
Once you are matched, one of our Match Support Specialist will be in regular contact with you to provide assistance and give feedback. Any time you are unsure about what to do or how to handle a situation, you will have a Match Support Specialist there to help. Our staff will help you with ideas for activities, guidance for handling possible difficult situations, and feedback on how you are making a difference.
Will Bigs become a replacement parent?
No, Littles have a parent or guardian in their life already. What they need is a Big to spend quality, one-on-one time with them. Someone to have fun with, someone they can confide in, someone like you!