AFTER-SCHOOL

High School students, or Bigs, will volunteer with elementary and middle school students, the Littles, in our Site-Based programs. The Bigs and Littles will meet after school and will be supervised by Site Coordinators. During this time matches will enjoy snacks, provide homework assistance, and participate in fun games and activities.

FACILITATED

Bigs will participate in one-to-one mentoring, where meetings between the matches take place in one location, which may be a partnering company, a school, or other location dependent upon the specialized program.

BIGS IN BLUE

Bigs in Blue is a one-to-one mentoring program that connects youth with Law Enforcement in communities they patrol. Bigs in Blue will help to build strong, trusting, and lasting relationships. These relationships can help children develop into confident adults, allow children to learn about officers outside of their responsibilities to their profession, and help build stronger bonds between law enforcement and the families they serve.

BIG FOR A DAY

Big For A Day is an opportunity for children waiting to be matched with a Big to meet with pediatric interns from Akron Children’s Hospital. Children get to spend time with a doctor outside of a hospital or doctor’s office setting and interns can learn about children’s needs outside of a clinical setting.

One-time Event Volunteer

Support our events – one shift at a time!

• Assist with match activities, fundraisers, or recruitment events
• Choose what works for your schedule – no ongoing commitment
• Perfect for families, friends

Advocate

Know someone who would make a great Big? Help us connect!

• Refer potential mentors or families to our program
• Hang up a flyer at work, share our posts, or forward and email
• Ideal for those who want to help but have limited time