There are many different ways to put a little magic in a child's life. Read here to find out which way is best for you.

Little Moments Big Magic!

You can make a difference:  just be yourself.

Imagine a child's eyes lighting up the first time he or she walks into a baseball stadium or sees the ocean. Not only can you be there when it happens, but you can be the reason it did. With the help of dedicated and fun volunteers, Big Brothers Big Sisters is able to provide positive adult friendships for many New Mexico youth. BBBS has volunteer opportunities to fit any lifestyle or schedule. You can participate in the following:

Big Brother or Big Sister (18 and up):

A Big is a volunteer who spends time with his or her Little Brother or Sister 3 times a month for a minimum of nine months.  Our Big Brothers can be matched with a Little Brother and Big Sisters can be matched with either a Little Brother or Sister. Currently, there are over 180 children matched with an adult and they are having tons of fun!

Big Couple/Family:

A Big Couple/Family is a married couple or a family matched with a Little Brother or Sister who gives the child an excellent model of a loving, healthy relationship.

Bigs in Schools:

Bigs in Schools are volunteers matched with a Little Brother or Little Sister. The volunteer and child meet at the child's school for up to one hour each week.

The following elementary and middle schools have students that can be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister:

Santa Fe	Española	Los Alamos
Atalaya Elementary Carlos Gilbert Elementary Cesar Chavez Elementary EJ Martinez Elementary Pinon Elementary	Alcalde Elementary Chimayo Elementary Dixon Elementary JHR Elementary Fairview Elementary Hernandez Elementary Sombrillo Elementary	Mountain Elementary

High School Bigs:

A High School Big, in the school program, is a junior or senior from selected high schools, who is able to mentor a young child at least three times a month for a year.

The following high schools and accompanying elementary schools participate in the High School Bigs program. If you attend one of these high schools, you can apply to participate in the program and you will be matched with a child from the elementary school listed.

• Capital High School and Cesar Chavez Elementary
  
• Santa Fe High School and Chaparral Elementary
  
• Santa Fe Prep and Atalaya Elementary
  
• Los Alamos High School and Mountain Elementary

One Time Volunteer Opportunities:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico has many one time volunteer opportunities available including our biggest fundraiser - Bowl for Kids Sake.

Volunteer Support:

Much time and effort goes in the effective matching of a volunteer with a child. BBBS Match Support Specialists spend time getting to know the volunteers and children in order to create a match that will be successful. A Match Support Specialist  is a professional staff member who is there to encourage, guide, and support the volunteer/child relationship.