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Looking to get involved? Whether you’re interested in donating, volunteering or
enrolling your child, Big Brothers Big Sisters offers several types of programs in
communities across the country.
OUR SERVICE AREA
Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region proudly serves Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, and Shiawassee Counties in Mid-Michigan.
Individuals interested in enrolling or volunteering within a program must live, work, or attend school within one of our five counties.
If you do not live or work in our service area please visit https://www.bbbs.org/get-involved/become-a-big/ to find the agency in your area to start your adventure of becoming a Big!
Please note: Applications that are completed for children or volunteers that are not in our service area will be closed in our system. You must apply to the agency where you live. All Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies operate independently, and the enrollment process will vary agency to agency.
2026 PROGRAM GROWTH
OUR PROGRAMS
Community Based
Our traditional program, where we match an adult mentor with a youth in our community and they meet for at least 12 months. We hand select every match based on information we collect during the enrollment process including shared interests, geography, and personality.
Meet 2-4X Per Month
Matches meet 2-4 times per month for a few hours each time at a time that is convenient for both the Big and the Little.
Hang Out In The Community
The match can do activities they both enjoy like going to the park, making dinner together, play games, etc. We always encourage matches to find low to no cost activities in our local community to participate in.
Site Based
Our Site Based program allows Volunteers to meet with their Littles once a week during the school year at the Little’s school.
1X Per Week
Volunteers and Littles meet once a week. Matches meet on the same day and the same time. We work with the volunteer to find a day and time that will work best for them each week.
30-45 Minutes
Matches meet for 30-45 minutes each week during the school day. They spend time getting to know each other, playing games, doing crafts, reading, or other activities the match might enjoy.
High School Bigs
Our agency partners with local school districts in this powerful mentorship program that empowers high school students to create real change in their school community by mentoring elementary students. High school mentors (Bigs) build leadership, confidence, and empathy while younger students gain a relatable role model who helps them grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
What To Expect
Matches meet at the elementary school led by a trained BBBSMCR staff member. Each week activities are provided by our agency for the matches to engage in.
When Do They Meet
The matches typically meet during the school day. The exact day and time is determined by the school, and is what makes this program so adaptable to each districts needs! Most frequently matches are meeting weekly, or biweekly for the entire school year.