About Our Programs
Mission: To ignite the power and promise of youth through mentoring and enrichment.
Vision: All youth achieve their full potential.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) is proud to serve youth and families across all 4,922 square miles and nine counties of Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester. For more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has served the Eastern Shore community, empowering young people and strengthening communities through vital, life-changing programs and services.
As a local affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, our programs are rooted in over 120 years of nationally recognized experience. As youth are enrolled, Program Coordinators analyze individual needs and goals of youth and families to customize a treatment plan that can include youth mentoring, trainings, enrichment activities, empowerment campaigns, resources, and referrals to agency partners.
Community Based Mentoring
Volunteer mentors commit to seeing their mentees in the community 2 to 3 times each month for a minimum of 1 year. Case managers provide ongoing support to volunteers, children, and their families.
Site Based Mentoring
Mentors meet their mentees at a designated site. Activities can be coordinated in a group during a specific day and time or matches can meet one to one during lunch and recess. Case managers provide on-site and off-site support to help ensure their success.
Our evidence-based mentoring programs are designed to ignite the inherent potential in every child. Whether through community-based matches or partnerships with schools and youth-serving organizations, we create life-changing connections that inspire brighter futures.
Specialty Mentoring
BBBSES also provides site and school-based mentoring, as well as specialty programs like Bigs in Blue, Beyond School Walls/Workplace Mentoring, and High School Bigs.
Children and families benefit from group mentoring, enrichment workshops, quarterly celebrations, and resources. Every mentoring match is supported by our professional team to ensure safety, growth, and success for youth.
Enrichment Activities
Empowerment Events
Quarterly Enrichment Events
Special Population Events
Resources: Hygiene Items, School Supplies, Holiday Meals and Gifts
Referrals to Agency Partners
Enrichment & Resources
