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    A Big and Little Sib eating ice cream at a special outing in Boston

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    A Big and Little Sib playing mini-golf together

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    A Big and Little Sib petting a dog in the sunshine

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 for at least two consecutive terms in the near future--either Spring 25 and Summer 25 or Spring 25 and Fall 25.
  • 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: Please apply by January 10, noon, using this online SIBs application. Note: If accepted, you will need to be background-checked by the school district of your Little Sib. This process can take a month, so you should anticipate starting to meet with your Little by the middle or end of the term.

Contact: SIBS