There may be a snow storm this April fools but Spring is here… and Red Sox baseball is back! Fenway Park is often a popular destination for our matches, so in honor
Although Black History Month just ended, we want to continue celebrating and recognizing the many achievements of Black Americans over the course of U.S. history. As an agency actively working with many
With so much going on in our country right now, volunteering is a powerful way to show your support and have a direct impact on making your community a better place. As
This January marks the 14th annual National Mentoring Month—a monthlong campaign driving awareness to the need for more mentors, the widespread impact of mentoring relationships, and all of the important work being
The beginning of a new year is a great time for self-assessments, reflecting on all that you’ve accomplished in the previous year, and setting goals for what you hope to accomplish by
The trees are decorated, the lights are hung, and the Holiday Season is fully upon us! This is always a fun time of year for matches as there are a lot of
Thanks to everyone who helped participate in this year’s Giving Tuesday! On a similar note, ’tis the season of giving, so we put together a list of ways you can make an
Happy Thanksgiving! We are officially in the season of giving and you know what is quickly approaching? No, not Christmas…Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global movement that celebrates and encourages philanthropy
The election is over. And although we may have a mixture of emotions, we can not let our differences define us. More than ever, programs like BBBSMB are what continue to bring
Brace yourselves Bigs and Littles…Winter is coming. We know that this time of the year can be tough to find things to do. Gone are the sunny summer days where you can
It’s no secret that a large majority of our Bigs are college students and young professionals, but there’s no cookie-cutter age, ethnicity, education level, lifestyle, or background for volunteers. In general, we
Becoming a Big in college (or any time, for that matter) is one of the best volunteer opportunities you can pursue. It’s an awesome experience that provides you with lessons that can
Fall is right around the corner and that means one thing and one thing only…football season is finally back! While football season is awesome for lazy days on the couch watching endless
Almost everyone watched some portion of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this summer. It’s hard not to idolize the Olympians and have dreams of winning gold yourself. Although the
We’ve had a pretty rainy summer so far, but don’t let that stop you and your Little from having fun. There are tons of fun indoor and rainy day activities for Big-Little
Cooking with your Little is the perfect way to bond over a tasty treat. You work together, creating something new from scratch, and (if everything goes as planned!) you get a yummy
In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past two weeks, nostalgic millennials and newcomers alike have been hitting the streets in search of Pokémon. Yes, you read that correctly…
There are countless benefits to becoming a mentor. Aside from potentially gaining a lifelong friend and making a difference in a child’s life, Bigs can also develop skills that make them standout
This spring, our VP of Marketing and Community Engagement, Rich Greif, delved into some new territory. As a long time Big Brother and mentor, he decided to become a coach to his
Deciding what to do with your Little for your first outing can be difficult! We asked a couple of our Match Advocates what they suggest to new Bigs, and the ‘big’ takeaway
We talk to prospective Bigs every single day and we hear many different reasons why they they can’t become a Big Brother. We’re here to clarify some of the most popular misconceptions!
Eight years ago, Jean signed her daughter up to get a Big Sister. Having her older son in the program, she knew this would be beneficial for her daughter as well. For
Becoming a Big can be a bit intimidating! A lot of volunteers question how they will get along with their Little or what kind of activities they could do together. Like any
The BBBSMB Match Support Facebook page is a great way to easily communicate with employees here at BBBSMB, as well as other Bigs! You can ask questions about challenges you are facing,
