If you believe having an additional adult role model in your child’s life would be a good thing, then you’ve come to the right place.
Every year, we match hundreds of youth in La Plata County with an adult volunteer mentor who is ready, willing, and able to provide a child with the friendship, guidance, and advice s/he needs to achieve a brighter future.
To qualify, children are generally between the ages of 6 to 17. Each match will also be assigned a program manager to provide the volunteer (Big), your child (Little), and you, guidance and support throughout the match.
Since volunteers are carefully screened, and we try to find the adult mentor that best fits the personality and interests of your child, it could take several months before we find your child’s match.
There is no cost to you to have your child join our program. And more than one child per family can join at any time Our only request is that each child be committed to this program for 4-6 hours per month on average, for a minimum of one year.
NOW READY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP?
Please don’t forget to complete all of the application to expedite the process,
especially your Contact Information (email, phone, etc.).
Questions about the Application?
Contact us at mentor@bbig.org or 970.247.3720
If you prefer a printable version of the enrollment form in spanish or english, please request one at mentor@bbig.org. We look forward to talking with you soon!
Durango Office: 1199 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301
(Bank of Colorado Building - Up the stairs to the left right when you enter)
Ignacio Office: 115 Ute Street, Ignacio, CO 81137 (ELHI Building)
Mailing: P.O. Box 2154 Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-3720
mentor@bbig.org
Please contact your appropriate point of contact to set up a meeting time or give us a call as hours vary in the office.