BBBS OF WASHTENAW COUNTY
YPSILANTI COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
PARTNERSHIPS

MENTOR U

COMING FALL 2021
Mentor U is a program that enrolls 9th graders and supports them through graduation by matching them with one, or more mentors,  who will support their social/emotional development and college and/or career decision making process.  They will meet weekly, throughout the school year, with a BBBS staff facilitator, who will lead them in learning and discussion guides and support virtual communication with their mentor.  They will also meet monthly with their mentor for dinner and facilitated group activities.  Summer communications and connections will be facilitated by BBBS staff.

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BBBS is seeking corporate partners to assist in recruiting volunteers to match with youth in this program. 

Volunteers enrolling in this program must commit to:
  • A full year match (at minimum)
  • 2-3 weekly communications
  • Monthly dinner meet-ups

Volunteers interested in participating are required to:
  • Complete application, background screening and interview
  • Attend orientation and complete self-paced online trainings

To learn more, or schedule a presentation, email Gabbi.OConnell@bbbswashtenaw.org,  or call 734-975-0933.

BIG BUDDIES

COMING FALL 2021
Big Buddies is a program that enrolls 4th graders at Estabrook Elementary and supports them through 5th grade graduation by matching them with 11th graders, who will support their social/emotional, executive functioning and academic development.   They will meet on blank or blank mornings from x-x am, throughout the school year, with a BBBS facilitator, who will lead them in a short, fun and interactive learning experience.  They will then have free time to spend together to create their friendship, play games, or participate in other activities that support the goals that they make for their match.  Summer communications and connections will be facilitated by BBBS staff.

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BBBS is recruiting 11th graders to match with youth in this service-learning environment.  

​Volunteers enrolling in this program must commit to:
  • A full year match (at minimum)
  • Weekly meet-ups

Volunteers interested in participating are required to:
  • Complete application, background screening and interview
  • Attend orientation and complete self-paced online trainings

To learn more, call 734-975-0933 or  email Rachel.Sulkowski@bbbswashtenaw.org.

 LUNCH BUDDIES

COMING WINTER 2022
Lunch Buddies is a program that enrolls 2nd graders at Estabrook, and 2nd through 4th graders at Erickson, Holmes and YIES and matches them with college students, community members, and corporate partners.

CAMPUS PALS

COMING FALL 2022
Campus Pals is a program that enrolls 6th graders and matches them with EMU students in a site-based program located on EMU's campus.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County, we believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals.  We believe that each young person deserves unconditional support and acceptance, no matter their race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.  We encourage any and all interested young people and potential mentors to inquire and learn more about being in a supportive, developmental mentoring relationship.

Site Based Mentoring, whether in school, before or after school, can have a life-long impact on the trajectory of a young person.  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County recently highlighted Matt and Robyn, a former Little and Big, and the story of their friendship at our annual A Fall Evening fundraising event.  
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Email Gabbi.OConnell@bbbswashtenaw.org or call 734-975-0933.