We match a Big Brother with a Little Brother taking care to ensure they have similar interests. Matches spend one-to-one time together doing things that friends do… like talking, playing ball in the park, watching a movie or just hanging out. You don’t have to change your life to become a Big Brother… having a Little Brother just means you have someone else to share your life. It's easy to get involved Being a Big Brother is really simple. We'll match you with a young person who has similar interests. You'll have fun doing stuff you already know how to do, like playing a board game, fishing, cooking a meal, going to the park, riding a bike or simply talking. You can do just about anything together! For a few hours each week, you can be a kid again and make time for fun. Being a Big is simply about being a friend to a Little. What is a Big Brother? Essentially it is a friend who wishes to share a few hours of his time with a child from primarily a single-parent family, time spent in a wide range of activities that he or she arranges with the child. The association also organizes activities to which members are invited. How much time is necessary to invest in the relationship?For traditional match-ups we ask 2 to 4 hours per week. A minimum commitment of one year is required, with a long-term outlook. Who can become a Big Brother?People who wish to become a Big Bother must be 18 years of age or older, be emotionally well-balanced, a positive role model, reliable and truly feel the desire to help a child. Q. Why does your Son need a Big Brother?"To provide a male role model/friend."
"My son needs a good role model in his life. His dad never spent quality time with him."
"To help him enjoy the things he likes to do."
"Someone to do some things with him that I am unable to do, also a break from each other."
"He needs some male influence in his life."
"To teach him about some things I have no idea about, like hockey and cars."
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