Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Buller

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Buller is a mentoring programme that connects children or a young person with an adult in our community.

Big Brothers Big Sisters  is based on the idea that a friendship with an adult can provide support for a child or young person to grow and develop in a positive way.

Big Brothers Big Sisters  matches an adult volunteer with a child or young person between the age of 8 and 15. The adult volunteer then seeks to become a mentor for the young person by spending two – three hours together each week – or a total of 8-12 hours a month.

A mentor spends informal time with a child or young person. This could be, for example, walking dogs on the beach, building sand castles, going fishing, baking, playing a game, tossing a Frisbee, including the young person in activities you are already doing - the list is endless. We also have planned outings and activities which includes all the mentors and their young person.

Have a look at our latest brochure  BBBS Brochure 2012
Check out the BBBS Activity Programme for 2012 BBBS Activity 2012

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, referring a child or young person, or you are interested to know more about the programme, please contact:

Ondy Weaver 
BBBS Co ordinator 
03 788 8065 
PO Box 388 
Westport 7866 
bbbs@homebuilderswpt.co.nz

Building Futures Through Friendships