This new program is known as High School Big. A High School Big mentor is simply a student in high school who volunteers as a Big Brother or Big Sister to a younger kid. About 3,500 High School Big volunteers are active in the United States. As a High School Big, you are matched with a younger kid from your community. You become that person's special friend and role model, offering attention, support, and encouragement.
Younger students look up to and admire high school students.
They can easily relate to High School Big because these Big Brothers and Big Sisters are still in school. Here are just a few activities that friends do together. Do homework or go to the library to do research for school reports. Play sports or attend athletic events. Read a book together.