Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick partners with Bowdoin College's McKeen Center for the Common Good to match Bowdoin students with local children to share time and friendship.

The Bears & Cubs program has both on-campus weekend mentoring at Bowdoin College and off-campus weekday mentoring at area elementary and junior high schools.

The Bears & Cubs Campus program takes place on 12-14 Sunday afternoons throughout the academic year on the Bowdoin campus. Activities include games, crafts, sports, swimming, projects and more!

The Bears & Cubs "Lunch Buddies" program takes place at the same time weekly for one hour at area schools during the school year (except for vacation periods/holidays). Activities include games, crafts, and more!

Requirements

• No special skills required!
• Enrolled as a Bowdoin student
• 18+ years old
• 1–year commitment (but we hope it lasts longer!)
• 1-2 times per month with your Little at Bowdoin College or a nearby site

How to Become a Big:

1. Complete an application
2. Participate in an interview with our professional staff
3. Participate in an Orientation and Pre-Match Training with our professional staff

We will discuss your interests, background, and preferences to help find a great match with a child. Once the application is processed, and a background check is completed, staff works with each volunteer to determine the best possible one-to-one match with a child.