Potential lives within every young person.  Big Brothers Big Sisters supports young people to reach their full potential, through strong positive relationships that express care, challenge growth, share power, and expand possibilities.

Our mentors help ignite youth potential.

Community-Based Mentoring

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.

We currently aren't able to take child referrals in Christchurch, as we are seeking more mentors to match children already waiting. Please check back later for updates.

School-Based Mentoring

School-based mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters is another approach to fostering positive relationships between mentors and young people, but with a focus on providing support within the school environment, during school hours and for one hour a week.

Many of our mentors spend time with their young person in the school library, staff room, kitchen or playground, depending on the school and the weather! Typically, this the same time and day each week. Most schools prefer it to be either late morning or in the afternoon so that the young person doesn't miss core subjects which are done first thing in the morning.

Organisations Sponsoring a Tuakana

Organisations sponsoring staff to mentor

In Christchurch we have a number of awesome community minded organisations who support employees to mentor during work time. These include Showbiz Christchurch, Kāinga Ora, Christchurch Top 10 Holiday Park, Immigration New Zealand.

Are you interested in sponsoring your staff to be a mentor?

Contact Faye on the links below to find out

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