Big Brothers Big Sisters of McPherson County

Volunteer Options

Match Types:

Brother -- A man who is matched with a Little Brother and spends time in the Community- or Site-based program.

Sister -- A woman who is matched with a Little Sister and spends time in the Community- or Site-based program.

Family -- A married couple with children who are matched to a child and together spends time with the child in the community-based program. The child gets two mentors and their children to spend time with and forms relationships with all.

Couple -- A married couple who is matched to a child and together spends time with the child in the community-based program. The child gets two mentors to spend time with and forms relationships with both.

Summary of Programs:

Community-based -- Volunteer and child spend time together 2-3 hours a week, 3-4 times a month. They may do things as simple as washing the car or mending a fence; shooting hoops or sharing a meal. The focus is on the volunteer(s) and child forming a solid friendship. Volunteers are at least 16 years of age, a junior in high school, and have a valid drivers license. Children can be matched with men, women, couples or families in this program.

Bigs in Schools -- Volunteer and child spend 30-60 minutes a week at the child’s elementary or middle school sometime during the school day, or after school at some schools. Matches may eat lunch or read together, work on math, general homework or study skills, do arts and crafts projects, shoot baskets, play board games, or just visit about things that are on the child’s mind. Volunteers are at least 15 years of age and a sophomore in high school.

Match Options:

RSVP/Experience Corps -- Intergenerational volunteers who have reached the age of 50 serve as mentors to Littles in any of our programs. These volunteers are passionate, active, energetic, experienced and committed to making a positive contribution to a child. The volunteers have a lot to share and children are anxious to learn from them.

Pass It On -- The Pass It On program matches Littles with an interest in the outdoors with caring adults who want to "pass On" their passion for the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, shooting sports, water sports, hiking, camping, birdwatching are just a few of the options that let the Little enjoy the wonders of the great outdoors.