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.
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.
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 30, 2026
October 14, 2026
October 21, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 31, 2026 (Leadership Retreat)
November 4, 2026
November 11, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 2, 2026 (optional focus group day)
February 3, 2027
February 10, 2027
February 17, 2027
February 24, 2027
March 3, 2027
March 10, 2027
March 24, 2027 (tentative)
March 31, 2027 (Showcase and Pinning Ceremony)
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 19, 2026 (Leadership Retreat)
October 24, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 21, 2026
December 5, 2026
February 6, 2027
February 20, 2027
March 6, 2027
March 20, 2027
March 31, 2027 (Showcase and Pinning Ceremony)
