Become a Sports Buddy! Mentor a kid while participating in outdoor recreation

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Do you want to mentor a youth in Middle Tennessee while attending free, fun activities likesitting on the sidelines of an MTSU football game, rock climbing, kite flying, and more? We'll plan the activities, you and your mentee just pick the ones you want to go to and show up! We match intentionally, focusing on your interests, strengths, unique experiences, and goals for your mentorship. You'll have a dedicated match support specialist to guide you through every step of the way!

Why Volunteer with Us?

• Personalized Matching: We match you with a mentee based on shared interests, strengths, and goals to create a meaningful connection.
• Dedicated Support: You’ll have a match support specialist by your side every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience.
• Flexible & Fun: Choose activities that fit your schedule and interests, making mentorship enjoyable for both you and your mentee.
• Proven success: Big Brothers Big Sisters has matching mentors and mentees successfully in Middle Tennessee since 1969, and nationally for more than a century. Yes, a century!

Who can be a Big?

Big Brothers and Big Sisters are people just like you. They come from all walks of life. They are nurses, college students, construction workers, firefighters, lawyers and the list goes on. But one thing they all have in common is a willingness to share some fun and friendship with a young person.