Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Want to make a real impact? Volunteer as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

What we do: Talk to you to find out your interests and what you feel you have to offer. Do you love to dance? Are you a first generation college student? Are you bilingual? We match you with a young person based on shared interests and affinities.

What you do: Work with your mentee to plan and do cool things together. Help them explore their interests. Celebrate their joys and achievements. Listen when they need to vent. Communicate with their families and Big Brothers Big Sisters staff--both about the everyday and any issues that arise.

What difference does it make? An authentic, supportive relationship opens up new ideas, opportunities, and experiences for kids--and for their mentors.

TLDR:
1. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
2. Plan to commit for at least one year from the time you are matched.
3. Spend at least 4 hours per month with your mentee.

For more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been making a difference in the lives of youth facing adversity throughout King and Pierce counties. Volunteer mentors have been the foundation of much of the work we do, yet we recognize that many talented and driven individuals aren’t able to make the ongoing commitment mentoring requires.

The role of Donation Bin Ambassador requires less time and energy, but still contributes to a brighter future for our kids. To help fund mentoring programs, our donation center collects and resells clothing, shoes, and other household items. Each bin raises an average of $5500 per year, which goes to directly impacting the work we do and supporting local youth. As we grow to serve more kids, we need to add bins throughout King and Pierce counties.

If you believe your workplace or community group would be willing to host a Big Brothers Big Sisters donation bin, we’d love to know! As a Donation Bin Ambassador, you would be responsible for promoting the program to your coworkers and community, as well as informing Big Brothers Big Sisters when the bin is full so we can schedule pick up. The time commitment is limited, but you can make a major impact!