Bigs and Littles get together 2-3 times a month, and on average spend a total of 4 hours per month together.

Anything you like! Activities are up to each Match. You don’t have to spend a lot of money; we want you to focus more on spending time with each other.

Common activities include going to get ice cream or going to a movie, going fishing, attending a sporting event or concert, making dinner together, or running errands.

Keep it simple and focus on getting to know each other. BBBSNWA also hosts great Match activities and parties that all Bigs/Littles are invited to and are free of cost.

Our Bigs are also occasionally given free tickets to different events that Match Support Managers are able to distribute to Matches.

The quality of the time you invest with your Little is more important than the amount of money you spend. That’s why we don’t encourage spending a lot of money on your outings. The goal of the relationship is to help your Little see the world through a different lens so you can inspire your Little to become something they never thought possible. If you are going to spend money, we encourage you to seek out low-cost activities, especially in the beginning. Play a game together, or share that pizza that you were going to have for lunch anyway. Because of our corporate and individual sponsors, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA offers free monthly group activities that are a great way to meet other Bigs and Littles. As a Big, you may also receive notices for free tickets to cultural and sports activities for you both to enjoy.

Each Match is regularly supported by a Match Support Manager on our team. Anytime you are unsure about what to do or how to handle a situation, your Match Support Manager is available to you. They’ll help you with ideas for activities, guidance for handling possible difficult situations, and feedback on how you are making a difference.

A Big Couple is a pair of willing Volunteers who are in a long-term relationship and want to be matched together to the same Little Brother or Sister. Big Couples do not have to be married, but they must be in a long-term relationship for at least one year.

This is a great option for couples that would prefer a shared experience as opposed to each of them having their own Little. We want our Bigs to integrate their Little into their lives and this often means your Little spending a lot of time with your family and friends.

The benefit of a Big Couple is now both Bigs have the option of going out one-on-one with their Little OR all three can go on outings together. Our Big Couples love the flexibility this gives their Match.

A Big Family is exactly what it sounds like! It is a family of willing Volunteers (Parents & kids) who want to be matched together to the same Little Brother or Sister and include the whole family on the experience. The pair of Adults in a Big Family do not have to be married, but they must be in a long-term relationship for at least one year.

This is a great option for families that would prefer a shared experience and include their own kids. We want our Bigs to integrate their Little into their lives and this often means your Little spending a lot of time with your family and friends.

The benefit of a Big Family is now the whole family has the option of going on fun outings with their Little. Our Big Families love the inclusivity this gives their Match.

Big Colleagues are a pair of willing volunteers who work closely together and want to be matched together to the same Little Brother or Sister. Big Colleagues should know each other for at least one year prior to being matched with a Little.

This is a great option for colleagues that would prefer a shared experience as opposed to each of them having their own Little. The benefit of a Big Colleague is now both Bigs have the option of going out one-on-one with their Little OR all three can go on outings together.

We ask for a minimum commitment of one year for each Match we make. That is often not the end, though — many of our friendships end up lasting a lifetime.

No, Littles already have a parent or guardian in their life. What they need is a Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple, or Big Family to spend quality, one-on-one time with them. Someone to have fun with, someone they can confide in, just a friend to be their biggest cheerleader – someone like you!