Being a “Big” is something just about anyone can do. The main need is a willingness to be a caring, consistent, and safe role model with a desire to share a friendship with a child. To become a mentor you must be open-minded, non-judgmental and open to diversity (race, ethnicity, culture, religion, class and sexual orientation). With the emphasis on building a long-term mentor relationship, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island provides the essential training, tools, and guidance needed for success. BBBSRI encourages no- or low-cost activities and also provides a free monthly activity open to all matches. Our matches meet between 8-10 hours a month.
- Our minimum commitment to serve as a mentor in our program to 18 months.
- For both Site-Based and Community Based Programs you must have reliable transportation.
