The relationship between Big and Little (Mentor/ Mentee) is built on trust and consistency.
A Little sees his or her Big as someone to talk to about problems and fears, goals and dreams—someone who cares about their science test and talks through personal challenges.
By simply spending time with their Little and enjoying friendship, a Big empowers them to reach their full potential.
COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING
Our Community-Based Mentoring Program is our hallmark mentoring program, where Bigs (mentors) pick up their Little (ages 7-18) from their home, and take them out to enjoy mentoring activities in the community. Match activities are based on mutual interest, and include things like playing basketball, baking together, or taking a walk. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley also plans group activities for matches to attend such as outings to Sky Zone or mini-golfing. In this program, Bigs make a 1-year commitment to their match and meet with their Little 2-4 times a month.
SPORTS BUDDIES
Sports Buddies is our newest mentoring program, launching in 2023. Share your passion for sports with a mentee! By meeting with a Little once a month (for about 2 hours), you can help youth explore a variety of sports and engage in healthy physical activity. Bigs are asked to make a nine-month commitment to this program. All activities are planned, paid for, and supervised by BBBSLV staff and Bigs do not need to provide any transportation for youth. Past activities include: basketball, soccer, and football clinics, Parkour, horseback riding, attending IronPigs and Phantoms games, as well as group hikes and park meetups.
HIGH SCHOOL BIGS
In our High School Bigs mentoring program, volunteer High School students (Bigs) are matched with elementary school children (Littles) to develop a friendship and build the social-emotional skills of the children. This program is available to high school students in Bethlehem Area School District, Northampton Area School District, Whitehall-Coplay School District, and Wilson Area School District. During the 2025-2026 school year we will be launching a program at Catasauqua Area School District in which our High School Bigs will be mentoring middle school students (Littles).
STEAM Club
Help spark passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in our youngest Littles! Our after-school STEAM Club takes place on Thursdays from 3:30pm-5pm during October-May. In January, 2026, we will be expanding the program to Tuesdays after school. Join our staff and elementary school students from Mosser Elementary as they explore new “STEAM” activities together each week. Volunteers are asked to commit to assisting twice a month.
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