SIBs

  • Outdoor image of mini-golf course with two people playing mini-golf

    A Big and Little Sib playing mini-golf together

  • Outdoor image of trees and field with black dog and two people

    A Big and Little Sib petting a dog in the sunshine

  • A Big Sib and Little Sib in front of a waterfall.
  • A big and little sib holding a SIBs sign
  • A big and little sib at a hockey game

    A Big and Little Sib at a hockey game

Program Details

SIBs is a one-on-one mentoring program that pairs Dartmouth students with youth ages 6-12 who attend one of our partner schools. Mentees are recommended by school counselors as students who would benefit from close mentoring. Pairs develop relationships by regularly spending time together participating in various activities around the Upper Valley.

Time Commitment: At least two hours/week for four or more on-campus terms.

Setting: Around the Upper Valley

Group or One-on-One: One-on-One

Population supported: Youth ages 6-12

Special Requirements for Involvement:

  • Must be on campus in the winter term and for at least two consecutive terms in the near future—either Spring 27 and Summer 27 or Spring 27 and Fall 27.
  • Must anticipate at least four on-campus terms before you graduate.
  • Must be, or be eligible to become, a College-approved driver. This means that
    • You have a U.S. or Canadian driver's license.
    • You have had the license for one year or more.
    • You have driven at least 1500 miles total.
    • You have no vehicular accidents on your record that resulted in injury or more than $2000 in damage.

Application: The primary SIBs application cycle occurs in the Fall terms. Students interested in being a Big Sib should check back here in Fall 2027.

Contact: SIBs

Hear from past SIBs

Read reflections from '26s who were SIBs during their time at Dartmouth here.