Become a Big: Mentor a Local Student & Make an Impact
Looking for a meaningful way to get involved at UConn?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut gives UConn students the opportunity to become a Big (mentor) to a local student and build a one-to-one relationship that can make a lasting difference—for both of you!
As a Big, you’ll be matched with the same Little each week. Together, you’ll talk, play games, participate in activities, work toward goals, and have fun. No mentoring experience is needed—just a willingness to show up, be yourself, and be a consistent, positive person in a young person’s life.
Along the way, you’ll build leadership and communication skills, connect with the local community, and add something meaningful (and fun!) to your college experience.
The commitment: Choose one site that works with your schedule and attend once a week.
Transportation is available to and from all sites through UConn Community Outreach! Transportation time is not included in the program start times below.
MONDAY
W.B. Sweeney Elementary — 2:55 PM
Barrows STEM Academy — 2:55 PM
TUESDAY
Natchaug Elementary — 2:55 PM
WEDNESDAY
Putnam Elementary — 2:50 PM
*New* High School Lunch Time program! Windham High School:
Lunch 5 — 10:30 - 11:45 AM Lunch 6 — 11:20 - 12:35 PM Lunch 7 — 12:10 - 1:25 PM
Need to get back to campus? Transportation back to UConn is available after Lunch 5 and Lunch 6—you don’t have to stay for all three periods.
THURSDAY
North Windham Elementary — 3:10 PM
Bigs complete an application and interview before being matched.
Ready to become a Big? Apply today:
https://bbbs.tfaforms.net/5002425
A little time each week. One meaningful connection. A BIG impact.
For more information, contact: Natasha Dinshaw at phone/emailuconn.co.bbbs@gmail.com