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
Big SiS for grades 6-8 meet on the below dates from 2:30-5:15pm.
October 11, 2023
October 18, 2023
October 25, 2023
November 8, 2023
November 15, 2023
February 7, 2024
February 14, 2024
February 21, 2024
February 28, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
Grades 9-12 meet on the below dates, and Big SiS are asked to be present from 12:30pm - 3:15pm.
October 21, 2023
November 4, 2023
November 18, 2023
December 2, 2023
January 27, 2024
February 10, 2024
February 24, 2024
March 9, 2024
March 23, 2024
