Big Brothers Big Sisters of Community Concepts

Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children ages 7 through 14 with mentors in professionally supported one-to-one relationships. We have mentoring programs in communities across Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. We are currently recruiting for Big's and Little's for the Community Based program in Androscoggin County and for Site Based mentors in Oxford and Franklin Counties. As funding allows, we hope to bring the Community Based program to all three counties that we serve. 

Matches come together through our two essential programs: Community-based mentoring is the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters relationship, where Bigs and Littles spend time together within the community, sharing fun activities they both enjoy! Matches in the community program are expected to meet an average of six hours a month, during a time established by the match and the parent/guardian of the Little. Getting together is a great time for both the Big and the Little. It doesn’t require a special occasion or expensive activities; just a few hours every month to share the simple things you already like to do. Things like…. Shooting hoops Playing a board game Sharing a pizza Taking a walk in the park Or just hanging out and talking. In school/site based mentoring programs, Bigs and Littles meet for one-to-one mentoring in the classroom, school library, cafeteria or other set location. Bigs and Littles typically meet once a week to read together, play sports or board games, eat lunch together, or simply talk about life and personal issues – just as friends do. Research has shown that of all children matched with a Big in our programs: 58% improved their school performance 65% showed higher levels of self-confidence 55% had a better attitude toward school For more information on how to refer a child to the program or to become a volunteer, please contact Diane Blanchard at 207-754-3912 or atdblanchard@community-concepts.org