POTENTIAL IS
EVERYWHERE
One-on-one mentoring provides personalized
attention, tailored teaching methods, and targeted
feedback, resulting in enhanced learning and skill
development for mentees.
2022
GOLD STANDARD
AWARD
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of St. Lucie,
Indian River and Okeechobee Counties has been
recognized as a 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters of
America (BBBSA) Gold Standard
Award winner
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OUR IMPACT

One-to-one mentoring programs have a long-lasting impact on mentees’ lives by fostering positive relationships and expanding their social networks. The mentor-mentee bond often extends beyond the program duration, with many mentees maintaining contact with their mentors well into adulthood. These connections provide mentees with ongoing guidance, advice, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Mentees also benefit from the mentor’s professional network, gaining access to new resources, career insights, and potential job opportunities.

Littles in our 2022-2023 achieved

  • 95% improved pre-to-post test scores
  • 92% improved grades
  • 88% improved attendance
  • 90% improved conduct
 
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision

All youth achieve their full potential.

Overview

Regular communication, active listening, and flexibility will contribute to a successful mentoring relationship, enabling both mentor and mentee to grow and learn from each other.

Our Community-Based Mentoring

One-on-One Activities & Outings

Many relationships between Bigs and Littles fall under our community-based programs. These are one-to-one outings and activities, doing things they enjoy together, like:

  • Taking a walk in the park
  • Going to museum
  • Inspiring each other
  • Listening to music
  • Hanging out and talking
  • Incorporate Learning

    We have several writers who are encouraged to come up with creations that are regularly published in our in-house magazines.

  • Working on weekly spelling words
  • Reading the same book together and having a discussion about it
  • Going to the library and researching a subject together Going to local historical sights around your community
  • Have a word of the day for every outing
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