Volunteer to Be a Big!
Big Brothers and Big Sisters are caring individuals who are willing to be a volunteer mentor and spend a few hours each month with a child in their community.
Contact us to take the first step to becoming a Big. Apply now or give us a call at (716) 873-5833.
Empowering Potential
We believe that in every child, there is incredible potential.
Big Brothers Big Sisters creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships between volunteer mentors (Bigs) and children ages 6 through young adulthood (Littles) in Erie County, Niagara County, and Cattaraugus County of New York State.
Our Latest News & Stories
Check back here for the latest on what’s happening here with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & The Southern Tier.
Suit Up, Show Up, and Declare for The BIG Draft 25!
As football fans across the country get ready for the NFL Draft and the start of a new year for the 32 teams in the league, OUR team is gearing up for THE BIG DRAFT! Our Big Draft campaign is a national initiative by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to recruit 10,000 mentors in the 60 days leading up to the pro football draft. Just like the pros, we’re “drafting” a new class of Bigs to support young people in our community.
BBBS of America Researches the Economic Impact of Mentorship in our Communities
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has unveiled a comprehensive study conducted alongside researchers from Harvard University and the U.S. Department of Treasury, highlighting the profound long-term benefits of mentorship programs. Spanning three decades of data, this research underscores mentorship as a pivotal factor in enhancing educational, economic, and social outcomes for youth.
BBBS is Hosting a Virtual Mentoring Info Session on March 25th
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & the Southern Tier is hosting a 30-minute virtual info session on Tuesday, March 25th (Noon – 12:30 PM ET) to learn about the process and benefits of becoming a Big in our organization.