Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska

Independent research has shown that a Little Brother or Little Sister who is matched for one year or more is more likely to graduate high school, attend college, and to show more respect to adults.

For more than 40 years in Alaska, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been recognized as one of the most effective youth development programs in the United States. Our program matches a volunteer Big Brother or Big Sister with a child who could benefit from a one-to-one relationship with a caring adult.

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is simple. It’s sharing time, energy and friendship with a youth in need. There is no special expertise required and our volunteer mentors often times get back much more than they give!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska strengthens our communities by providing mentors to all children who need and want a caring adult role model – special friends who can help them expand their horizons, realize their potential and enrich their futures – changing their lives.

We want to see BIG changes in the lives of children across the state of Alaska. Every day, we see and hear stories about how lives are being changed through a simple, professionally supported relationship between a child and a caring adult. 

Bigs provide the additional guidance and support needed to keep a youth on the right path towards promise and possibility. Mentoring is about prevention, and provides youth with the tools to grow and succeed in a consistent, positive environment.