BBBS Bermuda is a mentoring program dedicated to helping children and youth, primarily from single parent homes, realize their potential by facilitating the development of long-term one-to-one relationships.

How does it work? We match a child with an adult mentor – a positive role model and friend. This means that we match the specific strengths, interests, and abilities of the volunteer to the needs of the child. The volunteer, known as a “Big”, spends a minimum of three hours a week for at least one year with their “Little” by helping them build personal values such as self-esteem, self-respect and respect toward others.

Benefits to the “Big” – besides an incredibly rewarding experience, there is personal fulfillment; a sense of contributing or giving back to the community; the opportunity of sharing wisdom and experiences, and the joy of encouraging and inspiring young people.

Research has shown that youth matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister are 52% more likely to stay in school, 46% less likely to use drugs, and 32% less likely to engage in acts of violence. Youth also manifest increased self-confidence, a sense of increased self-worth, the ability to trust and a heightened sense of good judgment.

This goal-oriented practical approach to matching “Bigs” with “Littles” distinguishes the Big Brother Big Sister program from any other mentoring program internationally and has therefore enjoyed worldwide acclaim.

Big Application Form
Click here to download

Volunteer Application Form
Click here to download

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda is pleased to announce that we are the winner of the 2013 Best of Bermuda Award in the category of
Community Service organization. We want to thank all of our volunteers and supporters!