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 meet 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 students at WKU 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 below dates from 3:00-5:00pm. Programming begins at 3:30pm.
September 21-22 (overnight retreat)
September 25, 2024
October 2, 2024
October 16, 2024
October 23, 2024
November 6, 2024
November 13, 2024
February 5, 2025
February 12, 2025
February 19, 2025
February 26, 2025
March 5, 2025
March 12, 2025
March 19, 2025 (if present over spring break)
April 2, 2025 (Pinning Ceremony & Showcase)
Grades 9-12 meet on the below dates from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
September 21-22, Overnight Retreat
October 12, 2024
October 26, 2024
November 9, 2024
November 23, 2024
December 7, 2024
February 8, 2025
February 22, 2025
March 8, 2025
March 22, 2025 (if present over spring break)
April 2, 2025 (Pinning Ceremony & Showcase)
April 5, 2025