Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire Review

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County is an incredible organization doing great work in the local community. Around four years ago, shortly after moving to Orange County, I began searching for non-profits that were dedicated to making an impact within the local community. I am so happy I decided to invest my time with BBBS. I have been a Big Brother now for over 3 years and feel so lucky to have been matched with Joshua. At this point, I am not sure who has taught who the most! I encourage you to take a moment to learn more about BBBS and consider volunteering your time to help change the lives of youth through mentorship, right here in your community.

It s been such a rewarding experience becoming a Big Sister to my Little. So far we have bonded over our love of food, getting our nails done, kayaking and facing our fears of open water together, seeing movies, listening to music, jumping around at SkyZone, building robots... endless fun! We just made it to the 6 month mark and I already know she'll be in my life for years to come. We celebrated by getting our nails done (a simple but favorite activity for both of us) and her mom got me thank you flowers! The 6 month mark is a hallmark because it indicates enough time and connection has gone by that you can bring them to more things, such as family events, or your home. This has been such a meaningful opportunity for me to not only become a mentor but gain a friend and sister, as well as network with a bunch of great people who want to make a difference in children's lives. I've never felt more passionate about an organization before, especially because I know every person involved has so much genuine heart in this program.

My son who was in the program loved it and who he was matched with. It was good at first but then we saw what type of person his match was. My son's "big brother" was nothing but a rude, condescending know-it-all. After getting to know each other, it was apparent that my son and his match had different political views but I believe that as his "big brother" and role model, my son's match should have taught my son that despite their difference in beliefs we can still respect each other...instead of telling my son that his views are wrong but his are right. So thank you Cain for showing your true colors. And thank you Katie for disregarding my request for a new match...very professional! So, after all that's said and done, the person that was matched with my son is a danger to children. BBBS should really do a better job at the background checks on the people they use as "big brothers" or "big sisters".

Being a big brother has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
Orange County and the inland empire offer several volunteering opportunities for willing participants. What separates this organization from the others is the flexibility it provides. My little and I were matched in 2016 - if I ve learned anything over the last three years it s that one s relationship with their little is entirely what the two make of it. We can all think of mentors who have shaped us for the better. I m sure we can also think of people we may have looked up to who had a negative influence in our lives. Either way, we are products of our circumstances and those we surround ourselves with. This is precisely why it is so vital that we mentor our youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters OC and the IE offers the unique chance to affect a child s, or in my case, a teenager s life in ways only a mentor can. From an organizational standpoint, BBBSOC is well-run from the top down. In the last 3 years, I ve had the chance to connect with several full time staff members and work alongside them to recruit other awesome bigs. Everyone I ve interacted with is capable and passionate about the mission.

My grandson 8 years old his name Abel Nunez Scott Barba.he just start Big Brother.and he like it.his big brother nice he enjoy his company together.he picks him up take him out.places and bring him back home.he likes him a lots.i want him to know and the program thank u so much to keep.my grandson make him happy and his big brother. .

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I love jaye my big sister!!!!

I have been a big sister for about 14 months now and have had nothing but positive experiences with BBBS! From the first big night I attended, to the interview process, match process, and meeting my little sister, everything was incredibly smooth and natural. Not only have I gotten a chance to make an impact on my 8-year old little sister's life, but she has made an even bigger impact on mine. We have so much fun together and I don't consider this to be another volunteer commitment, she is just a part of my life now and I can't wait to see what the future holds! I can't thank BBBS enough for their thoroughness, thoughtfulness into matching us together, and for continued support long after we have been matched. My Match Support Specialist, Janeth, is fantastic and I am glad to have her as a resource even over a year after we got matched. Thanks BBBS- would highly recommend getting involved if you are interested in an extremely rewarding and fun experience in Orange County!