{"id":301,"date":"2026-09-23T10:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/community-engagement\/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-central-mass\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T10:16:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:16:53","slug":"big-brothers-big-sisters-of-central-mass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/community-engagement\/organization\/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-central-mass\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass"},"content":{"rendered":"\nCollege Mentors (&#8220;Bigs&#8221;) are matched with youth ages 8\u201312 and meet once a week at a local school within walking distance of Clark University. The program follows the academic school year, and Bigs are asked to commit for at least one full school year. Throughout the year, matches participate in fun, engaging activities designed to build strong, supportive, long-term relationships. BBBS staff provide ongoing guidance and support to both Bigs and Littles. An inquiry form and screening process are required.\r\n\r\n<br>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/bigscm.org\/become-a-big\/\">Volunteer opportunities<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/Penny.Modzelewski@BigsCM.org\">Send an email<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>About the organization<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<br>\r\n\r\nBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass and Metrowest serves children and young adults who want and need a mentor in their lives. BBBS matches Littles between the ages of 8-16 with Bigs in a one-to-one, life-changing friendship.\r\n\r\n<br>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/bigscm.org\/\">Visit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>College Mentors (&#8220;Bigs&#8221;) are matched with youth ages 8\u201312 and meet once a week at a local school within walking distance of Clark University. 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