Volunteer with your partner or spouse and be "matched" with a Little Brother or Little Sister.  This is a great way for both of you to give the gift of friendship to a child.

It's just as easy as the Big Brother and Big Sister matching program and the great part about it is that you can volunteer together!  Couples for Kids is a flexible program that gives you and your partner an opportunity to have fun together while bringing magic into the life of a child. 

THE PROGRAM
The program matches couples with a child and provides acceptance, guidance and support.  The agency strives to match each couple with a child whose needs corresponds with the couple's abilities and whose interests are similar. After a match has been made, the caseworker will keep in touch and offer on-going support and guidance.

THE CHILDREN
The child is generally between the ages of 6-14.  In order for a boy or girl to be matched with a  couple, the child must want to join the Couples for Kids program.  Being matched with a caring and respectful couple has been shown to benefit the child immensely.

THE COUPLES
Couples in the program should both be at least 20 years of age, and should have been together for at least one year.  The Couples for Kids program provides flexibility by allowing one member of the couple to spend time with the child if the other person is unavailable.

ACTIVITIES
As with all Big Brothers - Big Sisters volunteer programs you are encouraged to simply INCLUDE your "Little" in your everyday life. Grocery shopping? Walking the dog? Going to Victoria Park? Movie at home night? Games...sports...window shopping.....rock hounding....exploring new places....most anything goes! It's not about WHAT you do...it's about sharing a little of your life with a great child. The smile on your Littles face will be rewarding...and the progress you'll see will make everyone happy! Don't forget...Big Brother Big Sister staff will be there to support your match every step of the way.

• Call 902-895-4562
• or toll free in Nova Scotia 1-877-442-5437 (KIDS)
E-mail us to find out more