A mentee mentoring a young person

Power of Mentorship Program: How Small Actions Create Big Impact

Youth mentorship programs are an excellent opportunity for personal growth. Mentors can have a positive impact on the lives of mentees, giving them a new and improved perspective on life. It is not uncommon for people with mentors to completely change their lives for good despite any disadvantages.  When it comes to mentorship for personal…

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A BIG mentoring a kid

Mentoring Programs for Growth: What Being a BIG Teaches You

Mentorship programs are extremely helpful for people – be it the mentors or the mentees. They promote personal growth and provide immense value to all participants involved. BBBSLI has various mentorship programs geared towards helping at-risk young individuals find the right direction in life. While youth mentoring programs are traditionally known to be only helpful…

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Teenage Mentorship Program

LITTLE Steps, BIG Change: How Small Efforts Transform Lives

When it comes to mentoring programs for young adults, IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG. BBBSLI is dedicated to improving lives and defending the potential that is at risk of getting wasted. We believe small efforts can make significantly big changes in the life of someone. We have teenage mentoring programs during which we match…

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How to become a mentor

A Step-by-Step Guide on How You Can Enroll to Become a BIG

Do you want to become a mentor? Are you wondering what it is like being a mentor to youth? Then, this is the right place for you! At BBBSLI, we run youth mentoring programs that are aimed at creating a safe environment for young people. We want to provide them with guidance and emotional support…

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A women packing some clothes for donation

Donation Care 101: Where to Donate Clothes

Donating clothes is a noble activity, but it should be done with extreme care. It is important to be mindful during the donation process. It is not as simple as selecting clothes, putting them in a box, and dropping them off. It takes much more thought and care. Careful consideration is needed to find out…

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An image of a Mentor guiding the mentee under BBBSLI's Career Mentorship Program

‘RISE UP’ With Our Career Mentorship Program

At BBBSLI, we believe in the upliftment and empowerment of youth. Our RISE UP Career Mentorship Program provides young individuals with valuable guidance to help them achieve their professional goals. We have started this job mentoring program to foster a positive attitude and instill professional values into LITTLES. Our Career Mentorship Program aims to partner…

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BBBSLI Youth Mentoring Program

THE VALUE OF MENTORSHIP

We at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (“BBBSLI”) know that there truly is magic in mentoring! A good mentor will shine light on a child’s gifts and lift that child high enough to reach their dreams. For over four decades, our special mission at BBBSLI has been to create and support one-to-one mentoring…

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Mentoring Youth

3 Reasons Why Mentoring Youth is So Impactful

Through small donations of volunteers’ time, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island has been making a difference in the lives of local youth since 1977. The Community and Site-based mentorship programs help children from all walks of life with everything, from educational achievements to social development.

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