Community-Based Mentoring is the cornerstone of the Big Brothers Big Sisters programme, characterised by one-on-one relationship between a volunteer mentor (the "Big") and a young person (the "Little"). Community-Based Mentoring typically occurs outside of school hours, often after school or on weekends and it focuses on providing individual attention to the young person. Volunteers who participate in Community-Based Mentoring make a commitment to spend approximately 1-2 hours per week, and for a minimum of a year, with their mentees. This dedication is crucial for building trust and providing the stability and support that young people need.
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We pride ourselves in our experience in making great matches that are long lasting and that significantly impact young lives.
Through quality training, Big Brothers Big Sisters equips Mentors with the ability to ignite potential and build resilience in young people all over Aotearoa New Zealand.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Zealand is part of the world’s largest volunteer mentoring network. We make professionally supervised mentoring matches between adults and young people (aged approx. six to twelve) throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Studies show that 98% of the taiohi/young people we mentor, believe they now make better life choices as a result of the relationship with their tuakana/mentor
They volunteer their time and skills to ensure the programme meets national standards and regulations.
From the older the younger will learn, from the younger the older will learn.
Where the older has responsibilities to the younger, so does the younger to the older.
Drew Ewan
National CEO
drew.ewan@bbbs.nz
Chelsea Routhan
National Operations Director
Matthew Button
National Practice Manager
Cushla Duncan
National Communications Manager