BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

Every child needs someone who believes in them. Mentoring provides children with the single greatest advantage they need to grow up successfully: friendship with a caring adult.

Make a Difference
Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children who need and want a mentor. Through the personal growth and guidance of a professionally supported, one-to-one relationship, children develop self-confidence and assurance. Adult mentors develop, grow, and have fun, too!

Research demonstrates kids who receive mentoring are...

  • 46 % less likely to begin using illegal drugs
  • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
  • 52% less likely to skip school
  • 56% more likely to receive higher grades

Big Brothers Big Sisters needs mentors for children aged 5-14. You can open the doors to a whole new world.

I want to be a Big Brother or Big Sister.

I want a match for my child with a Big Brother or Big Sister.


Check out the Newsletter! to see what this gathering is all about.

January is Mentoring Month! To celebrate, we went to Montpelier to meet Governor Douglas. Find out what it's like to have Senator Bob Hartwell as your big brother!

For more information
Nicole Pritikin
802-442-5491 x287
Bennington BBBS Program Coordinator
100 Ledge Hill Drive
P.O. Box 588
Bennington, VT 05201


Susan Cottrell
802-367-1155
Northshire BBBS Program Coordinator
P.O. Box 588
Bennington, VT 05201