Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Launches Stonehill College Campus-Based Program College Students Mentor Youth from Brockton Housing Authority, New Heights Charter School and the Brockton Boys & Girls Club
BOSTON –Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM), the state’s leading one-to-one youth mentoring organization, has launched a new campus-based program with Stonehill College. Undergraduates are now meeting with youth from Brockton Housing Authority, New Heights Charter School and the Brockton Boys & Girls Club, giving them critical academic, social and emotional support as […]
Match Highlight: Meet Geo and Tom (National Mentoring Month)
January is National Mentoring Month, an annual designation observed to raise awareness of mentoring in its various forms and to inspire new individuals to become mentors. This month we are highlighting a Big and Little, Tom and Geo, who truly encompass the definition of a great match. Geo, Little Brother: Q: Describe the first time […]
10 Reasons College Students Should Become Mentors
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 be applied in the classroom, workplace, and even your personal life. Read on to hear just 10 of the many reasons why you should […]
8 Olympic Athletes You Will Want As A Mentor
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 Olympics may be over for now, we were completely inspired by some of these champions and wanted to highlight some of the Olympic […]