It's time to have fun again! Be the teammate a kid in our community needs to fulfill their potential. Our goal is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our one-to-one mentoring program in Cedar Rapids is the only one certified in Linn County.
The community-based program is when a Big (mentor) and Little (child) are paired together and they meet at least 1 time a month to do activities together. Activities can include going to play sports in the park, hanging out and watching a movie or playing a board game, going to a Kernals or Roughriders game, or simply meeting up to have lunch and talk about how they’re doing. BBBS has deals and discounts with partners in the community to support activities with your little.
We have individual 1:1 matches, couple matches (you & a friend or spouse paired with a child), and family matches!
Are you the person, couple, or family we are looking for?
- 19 years or older
- Valid Driver's License
- Commit to 1 hour a month for a year
- Want to be matched with a child 6-14 years old
-Have fun and make lifelong memories
-Be someone to trust and learn from
All volunteers and children are fully screened, assessed, and supported to ensure the safety of our program participants. Matching is based on preferences and interests. To begin the volunteer acceptance process visit: https://www.bigcr.org/be-a-big/ or call us at 319.377.8993!
