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  • Two women sit outdoors, happily chatting over iced coffees. One wears a floral top and yellow headband, the other a blue dress. The scene is warm and cheerful.
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  • A man in a white shirt shows a young boy in a racing-themed shirt how to assemble a robotic car in a workshop. They focus intently, conveying collaboration.
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Our Programs

‍Matches meet at least twice a month, usually during the evenings or weekends at the convenience of both parties. Volunteers coordinate match times and activities directly with the parent.  ‍ ‍

Matches develop their friendships through various activities they enjoy such as taking a walk, attending sporting events, visiting the library or partaking in a favorite hobby, etc. The possibilities are limitless and flexible. 

For this mentoring option, you must be at least 16 years old, have a driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and auto insurance. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one year as a mentor. Mentors can volunteer as individuals, a couple or family in this option. Volunteers must also work, live or attend school in Washington County, WI!

Community-Based Mentoring

Learn more about our Community-Based Mentoring Guidelines

‍Community-Based Guidelines

Site-Based Mentoring

Sometimes the best place to help a child realize their potential is at school. Kids enjoy having their Bigs meet with them during their lunch period & recess or another designated period that works best in the child’s school day. Matches meet weekly only during the school year, at the child’s school in a space such as the library or a classroom. Some site-based matches may meet immediately after school ends at a designed site, such as the Boys and Girls Club or at BBBS’ Mentor Zone.

High school aged mentors or adults with availability during the day during the school year are best suited for this volunteer opportunity! You have a consistent day and time each week you meet with your mentee at their school!  Only individuals may mentor in this option and are asked to commit to at least one academic school year. 

Learn more about our Site-Based Mentoring Guidelines

‍Site-Based Guidelines
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BEYOND SCHOOL WALLS (BSW)

…is the official workplace mentoring program of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

“Littles” (high schoolers 15-18 years old) are engaged in one-to-one mentoring relationships with a “Big” (one adult professional) in a workplace setting or designated mentoring site.

Match meetings occur monthly during the school year, typically at the business partner location with the youth being transported to the designated location.

The Big and Little participate in group educational programming focused on workforce development topics, including career exploration, professional skill development, and teambuilding activities.

Matches explore specific career interests together one-to-one after the group session and shadow the business mentor growing valuable workplace skills and knowledge to help aid in career exploration, knowledge, and confidence.

Matches participate in a cohort model with classmates culminating in a “graduation” after each year or matches may remain together for multiple years in the program.

High School Partners Include:

•      All Washington County High Schools & Home Schools are eligible!

2026/2027 Business Partners Include:

•      Quad Graphics (Hartford, Sussex)

•      West Bend Insurance

•      Alto Shaam

•      Manitou

•      Serigraph

Interested Workplace Career Mentors should apply using the link below.

Application
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VOLUNTEER TO BE A “BIG FOR A DAY”

Volunteer as a group and provide an activity for a youth who are ready-to-be-matched but currently waiting for a Big. You’ll get to experience what being a volunteer Big is all about while having fun with a child between the ages of 6-17 years old.

Email info@bbbswashco.org for more information.

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Be A Volunteer

Link To Application