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Community Based Mentoring Program - Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities

3110 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Eligibility

- Youth ages 8 - 13 at time of enrollment, but remain in program until graduation. Primarily serves Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties

Required documents

Application/registration form

Hours

- Office: 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday 8 am - 12 noon Friday - Additional programs and activities may take place outside of office hours

Languages

Hmong, Spanish

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Call for paper version of application; visit website for application - BBBS conducts an in-person interview, typically in-home with parents/guardians, as part of the enrollment process

Service area

Anoka County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Languages

Spanish
Hmong

Children are matched with adult volunteers who serve as mentors, offering friendship, guidance, and support to build trust and key life skills. Mentors meet with youth 2 - 4 times per month, based on their schedules, for fun and engaging self-directed activities. Agency-sponsored events and activities are also available for youth and their mentors. ?Program staff speak regularly with mentors, teachers, and youth to offer ongoing support. and provide guidance, support, and assistance. All mentors undergo background checks, interviews, and training before being matched based on location, personality, and preferences.

Last Assured

07/31/2025

Providing organization

Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities

Provides children facing adversity with 1-on-1 mentors who help to change their lives for the better and other specialized enrichment opportunities