our big hearted mentors need your help TO ignitE potential

Each mentoring match we make costs between $2400 to $3000 per year. This is what it takes to support our volunteer mentors and staff in providing well resourced, safe and effective mentoring.

In addition to the basic costs of our match coordination and supervision, our regional branches provide additional opportunities and activities for the matches to participate in together. These activities create life-long memories and opportunities for our young people to experience success and to grow in their confidence and resilience.

Your donation towards the cost of a match will support:

Screening and background checks
Professional training of Mentors
Tangible resources used during mentoring
Programme management & feedback
Events for our matches to attend together
Other support services required

For every dollar you donate, you get 33.33 cents back as a tax credit through IRD.

The ways to support our Matches:

ONE

Become a MATCH SPONSOR from as little as $50 per week

TWO

Become a REGULAR DONOR from as little as $5 per week

THREE

Become a ONE-OFF DONOR with an amount of your choice

"Create a Legacy That Lasts a Lifetime"

Your Compassion Today Can Shape a Brighter Tomorrow

Imagine a gift that continues to give long after you're gone—a legacy of hope, mentoring, and brighter futures for the next generation. By including Big Brothers Big Sisters in your will, you can create life-changing opportunities for young people across Aotearoa.

For over 25 years, we’ve relied on the generosity of people like you to match mentors with children who need support, guidance, and friendship. A gift in your will, no matter the size, ensures this vital work continues for generations to come.

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