Opportunity Details
2025 Bigs & Littles: Become a Mentor for Moms
Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring has built on over 120 years of expertise in one-to-one mentoring, while strengthening entire families in hardship. After years of mothers asking for more support and asking if they can have a mentor themselves, we have responded to their needs and implemented this program initiative.
Bigs & Littles is looking for mentors specifically for their Mentoring Mom program. Volunteers are matched in a 1:1 relationship where they meet with a Mentoring Mom mentee 1-2 times a month (on their own time at an agreed upon location), for a minimum of one year. All mentors will receive consistent guidance from a social worker throughout the duration of their match.
This is a unique mentoring partnership works to support single mothers by proactively fostering community. Express interest below to begin the screening process!
As a volunteer mentor, you will:
- Meet with your Mentoring Mom 1-2 times per month.
- Be able to commit to at least a one year partnership
- Share your skills, lived experiences, and judgement free space to support your Mentoring Mom
Qualifications & Skills:
- Enjoys working with other adults
- Spanish-speaking preferred
- Be willing and able to finance match outings for their Mentoring Mom (low-cost and no-cost outings encouraged)
- Living within the 5 boroughs of New York City
Schedule:
Please click "express interest" below to receive more information about the matching process. Expect for the active volunteer period to require 1-2 scheduled outings with your Mentoring Mom every month.
Please click "express interest" below to receive more information about the matching process. Expect for the active volunteer period to require 1-2 scheduled outings with your Mentoring Mom every month.
Point of Contact:
Kayla Bernstein, Community Engagement Coordinator
Adult Education
Families, Low-income communities
Age Minimum (with Adult): 21+, Minimum Age:21+
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