COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING
Big Brothers Big Sisters introduces a child to a volunteer, using the interests and personality of both to ensure a good match. The pair meets regularly for fun activities.   MORE >

SPORTS BUDDIES
Participants enjoy a special focus on sports-related activities, events, and discounts in this branch of the community-based mentoring program.   MORE >

SCHOOL BUDDIES
School Buddies meet with an elementary student for one hour each week during the child’s school day.   MORE >

ACADEMIC MENTORING PROGRAM
This school-based program for junior-high and high school students is a collaboration between the Iowa City Community School District, Big Brothers Big Sisters and United Action for Youth (UAY).   MORE >
 

 

mission and vision

THE MISSION of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth.


OUR VISION is to match a Big to every child who needs and wants one.