Mentor meeting new little sister and mother
Big brother and little brother fishing together
Big sister meeting little sister for the first time
BBBSOK volunteer playing with little sister
Big brother playing basketball with little brother
Woman mentor with young mentee at OU football game

 OUR PROGRAM

ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING

As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma matches volunteer mentors (Bigs) with children (Littles) who need help with self-esteem, decision-making, and other areas of life.

PROGRAM FORMATS

COMMUNITY PROGRAM

Matches will enjoy activities within the community like going to the park, eating lunch or catching a movie.

  • •  Fill out our volunteer application online

    • Complete the interview process and background check

    • You need a valid driver's license and up-to-date car insurance (for transport)

    • You must be at least 18 years old at the time you are matched

    • You must commit to at least one year with your match

    • You will meet two to four hours a few times a month (or more!)

  • We offer our community based program in all six of our markets: Bartlesville, Norman, OKC, Shawnee, Stillwater and Tulsa.

MATCHES AT SCHOOL

You will meet the child at their school to do a variety of on-campus activities.

  • •  Fill out our volunteer application online

    • Complete the interview process and background check

    • You must be at least 18 years old at the time you are matched

    • You must commit to at least one year with your match

    • You will meet two to four hours a few times a month (or more!)

  • We offer Matches at School options in Bartlesville, Norman, Stillwater, and Tulsa. Please check with your local office for more details about where this program is offered.

BIG COUPLE PROGRAM

A Big Couple mentors one child together as a team in a community-based match.

  • •  Fill out our volunteer application online

    • Complete the interview process and background check

    • You need a valid driver's license and up-to-date car insurance (for transport)

    • You must be at least 18 years old at the time you are matched

    • You must commit to at least one year with your match

    • You will meet two to four hours a few times a month (or more!)

    Both parties must meet these requirements

  • Big Couples serve as mentors in all six of our locations: Bartlesville, Norman, OKC, Shawnee, Stillwater and Tulsa.

BIG LEAGUE PROGRAM

Oklahoma’s Big League program is a guided mentorship program which brings matches together for a BBBS-planned activity once each month with a focus on sports activities.

The Big League Program is only offered to our Tulsa matches at this time.

  • •  Fill out our volunteer application online

    • Complete the interview process and background check

    • You must be at least 18 years old at the time you are matched

    • You must commit to your match for six months

    • You will meet with your Little once a month for two to four hours

  • This pilot program is currently only offered in Tulsa.

THE MARK IOLA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Mark H. Iola is an attorney who set out to create a way for former Littles to continue their education after graduating from high school. His generosity began a legacy that ensures that any Little has the opportunity for college, trade schools or other career training.