2025 Bigs & Littles: Mentors Needed!

Bigs & Littles NYC is a nonprofit organization that has empowered NYC underserved communities and uplifted children and families of predominantly single-parent households across the city for over 120 years. Our one-to-one mentoring program transforms the lives of young people, building hope and inspiring them to dream bigger, work harder to do well in school, and to plan for their future.

Our volunteer mentors provide friendship, guidance, and support to a child aged 7-17 in NYC. Express interest below to begin the screening process! 

*Mentors HIGHLY needed in The Bronx!

As a volunteer mentor, you will:

• Commit to weekly phone-call with Little
• Meet with Little 2x per month
• Pick up/drop off Little for match outings using public transport, and brainstorm match outing activities with their Little (museum visit, ice cream in the park, outdoor sport, arts and crafts, etc.)

Qualifications & Skills:

• Enjoys working with children
• Spanish-speaking is a plus but not required
• Is willing and able to finance match outings for their Little (low-cost and no-cost outings encouraged)
• Living within the 5 boroughs of New York City

Schedule:
Please click "express interest" below to receive more information about the matching process of Bigs (mentors) and Littles (mentees)

Point of Contact:
Kayla Bernstein, Community Engagement Coordinator