MENTORING PROGRAMS
MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS IN ORANGE COUNTY
At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we believe in the power and promise of the next generation. Our mentorship programs in Orange County are designed to meet young people where they are, offering meaningful and impactful opportunities for community members to get involved. Whether you prefer one-on-one mentoring, shared group activities, or school-based support, there’s a place for you here.
Take our 2-minute quiz to find the mentoring program or volunteer opportunity that best matches your lifestyle, interests, and impact goals.
Community MENTORING
Our traditional mentoring model—and our most flexible! Designed for matches who want to form a meaningful one-on-one relationship, our Community program matches adult volunteers (Bigs) with youth ages 6-16 (Littles). Matches plan and meet up for low-cost activities out in the community twice a month based on their own schedule.
Interested in giving back with your significant other?
SPORTS BUDDIES
For mentors and mentees who bond best through activity. Sports Buddies connects adult volunteers and youth ages 11-14 through structured group events each month centered around athletics and wellness. From team games to hiking and yoga, all logistics and planning is handled by BBBS staff, allowing matches to focus on building meaningful connections, boosting confidence, and creating memories through new experiences.
WORKPLACE MENTORING
This career-focused program connects students with corporate mentors, providing them with guidance, networking, and career exploration opportunities. Through monthly group sessions facilitated by BBBS staff, students gain essential soft skills, exposure to the professional world, and the confidence to pursue a meaningful career. For companies, it’s an opportunity to engage employees in meaningful volunteerism while also shaping the future workforce in Orange County.
HIGH SCHOOL BIGS
High school students serve as Bigs to elementary school Littles in this school-based mentoring program. Students meet weekly after school to participate in facilitated group activities designed to promote academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. Over the course of the school year, Littles gain a trusted friend and relatable role model, while high schoolers develop their confidence, leadership skills, and a passion for giving back.
