RESOURCES

PROGRAM RESOURCES

Mentor Orientation and Child Safety Handbook

Child and Parent Orientation Handbook

FAQs

The Learning Exchange  is an online gathering place for Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, volunteers, and parents/guardians to collect and disseminate trainings from a variety of sources including Affiliates; collaborate on new ideas and best practices; and connect around their BBBS role, issues they face, and special topics.

Everyone needs help sometimes. If you or a loved one are facing a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, mental health or suicidal thoughts, you're not alone. That is why the Iowa Department of Public Health has created YourLifeIowa.org so Iowans can chat live, text, or call and get reliable information and treatment options, and find nearby help. We are your everyday life support.

MENTOR RESOURCES 

Health & Safety

HAVLIfe Application

Education

Activities

Virtual 

Games to play together on Zoom 

Cook Together on Zoom  Instruct your Little to gather some ingredients they have in their home, and find a recipe they can use to create their meal! 

In Person 

Geocaching 

Egg Drop Stem Challenge 

DIY Bouncy Balls 

Career Planning

TED Talks

Other Mentoring Resources

MENTOR - The National Mentoring Partnership

Iowa Mentoring Partnership