My Big Sister is Succeeding

Also known as "Big SiS"

My Big Sister is Succeeding (Big SiS)

A Big SiS for the My Sister is Succeeding program of For a Real Change, Inc. creates positive mentor-mentee relationships that encourage and support youth in their academic, social, and behavioral advancement. Big SiS for middle-grade students meets weekly on Wednesdays with youth during the pre-programming time and serve as role models for youth. Big SiS for high school students meet on Saturdays.

Big SiS are usually college students. We encourage students to apply who have experience serving with you and maybe pursuing an academic field such as social work, education, psychology, or health and human services. Students from any academic major can apply. All Big SiS are expected to pass a background check.

 

Mentor speaking with mentees at a table.

Become a Big SiS

  • Attend the orientation meeting. 
  • Mentor 4-7 MySiS participants.
  • Attend weekly MySiS meetings.
  • Facilitate conversational mentoring activities with your group.
  • Assist youth in small group lessons with educators.
  • Assist with documentation and program assessment, if needed.
  • Assist with promoting and communicating MySiS information to prospective parents and youth.
  • Serve as a role model for youth in public and private settings (including social media). 
  • Assist with other program activities, as needed.

Learn more about MySiS

Take a moment to learn more about My Sister is Succeeding by viewing our website and social media.

Meeting Days for Middle School, Junior High, and High School

Grades 6-8 meet on the dates below. Big SiS are asked to be present 2:30pm-5:15pm.

September 24, 2025

October 1, 2025

October 15, 2025

October 22, 2025

November 5, 2025

November 12, 2025

November 19, 2025

February 4, 2026

February 11, 2026

February 18, 2026

February 25, 2026

March 4, 2026

March 11, 2026

March 18, 2026 (tentative)

April 1, 2026 (tentative Showcase and Pinning Ceremony)

Students participating in a teambuilding activity

Grades 9-12 meet on the dates below. Big SiS are asked to be present from 12:30pm-3:00pm for Saturday meetings. Some meetings begin at 11:00am.

September 20, 2025 (High School Leadership Retreat)

October 25, 2025

November 8, 2025

November 22, 2025

December 6, 2025

February 7, 2026

February 21, 2026

March 7, 2026

March 21, 2026

April 1, 2026 (tentative Showcase and Pinning Ceremony)