Volunteers are matched one to one with youth and meet together approximately once a week at a particular site at scheduled times. We work collaboratively with local schools, after school programs and other sites to match youth with adult volunteers.
Becoming a Big is more important now than ever as COVID-19 continually changes life for our community. Thousands of our volunteer Bigs are connecting with their Littles online, bringing joy and levity into a challenging time for many vulnerable families.
Right now, there are hundreds of young kids all over Eastern Massachusetts looking for someone to be a mentor, guide, and friend. We're currently enrolling and interviewing all prospective Bigs online so you can start your journey to defending the potential of a child today. It could be the most rewarding thing you've done. Once enrolled, we'll match you with your Little virtually so you can begin connecting online!
We partner with the following schools:
Boston:
- Blackstone Innovation School
- Josiah Quincy Elementary
- McKay Elementary (East Boston)
- Tobin Elementary
Brighton:
- Winship Elementary
- Boston Green Academy Elementary
Cambridge:
- Graham & Parks Elementary
- King Open Elementary
- Martin Luther King Jr. School
- Peabody Elementary
Medford:
- Columbus Elementary
- Roberts Elementary
Salem:
- Horace Mann Lab School
Waltham:
- Plympton Elementary
- Stanley Elementary
Click here to learn more about our Site-Based Mentoring!
*Please reference Celtics CommUNITY when applying*