Auckland – 1st of March – This month Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland is excited to promote our ‘Be the Big Brother they Brag about’ recruitment campaign, that calls on men to sign up and become ‘Big Brother’ mentors. Approximately 70% of our waitlist are young boys waiting for a male mentor, who can be a male-figure and role-model in their life.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland also shares a heartfelt thank you to the North and South Trust for their generous support in funding West and South Auckland billboards to support this campaign. Their contribution is helping raise awareness for the vital work at Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland, connecting mentors with the young people who need them most.
Running from March 1st to April 1st, the campaign aims to find males who want to make a difference and mentor a young boy for a minimum of one-year. Boys thrive when they have a strong male role model, someone who can offer guidance, encouragement, and a sense of stability. Through regular catch-ups, mentors can positively influence a young boy’s outlook, decisions, and sense of self, setting them on a path toward success.
“Being a mentor isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing up,” says Chelsey Harnell, Program Manager of BBBS Auckland. “The best mentors aren’t superheroes; they’re everyday guys who take the time to hang-out, support, and show up. And when a young boy proudly talks about their Big Brother, you know you’ve made a meaningful impact.”.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland welcomes mentors from all backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life—because every child deserves someone to look up to. We strongly encourage men of Māori and Pasifika backgrounds to sign up, as many of our young boys are looking for mentors who share their culture and experiences. Whether you’re a teacher, a builder, a student, or a dad, what matters most is your willingness to show up and be there. A few hours a month can change a life—including yours.
Sign up today and be the Big Brother a young boy will brag about!
“Simply put, a small investment of your time generates so much value for your little brother or sister. It’s one of the greatest things you can do as a human without sacrificing your other commitments or relationships. You only need to commit just over a half of a percent (yes, 0.6%) of the hours in a week, of your time.” – mentor
