Skip to main content
menu close

MENTOR ONLINE!

**2020-2021 Enrollment Closed**

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?

Leadership Academy provides screened and trained volunteer mentors to high school youth enrolled in an academic enrichment class intended to keep students on track for graduation and success.

OBJECTIVE

To help high school students develop personal, academic and career skills.

HOW DOES LEADERSHIP ACADEMY WORK?

  • CLASS SESSIONS
    CLASS SESSIONS

    Students attend weekly class sessions led by the Leadership Academy Program Coordinator to learn the week’s curriculum.

  • COMMUNICATE
    COMMUNICATE

    Mentors respond to weekly messages from students with prompts based on that week's topics.

  • MONTHLY EVENTS
    MONTHLY EVENTS

    Students and mentors meet virtually 7 - 9 times in a school year to work through interactive activities.

  • STAFF SUPPORT
    STAFF SUPPORT

    Each match is supported by the Big Brothers Big Sisters Leadership Academy Program Coordinator to provide coaching, resources, and guidance throughout the duration of the match.

THE IMPACT

Our evidence is based on three measurable outcome areas: academic achievement,
social-emotional skill and avoidance of risky behavior.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY VS COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING

There are very distinct differences between Leadership Academy and Community-Based Mentoring
that allows you to choose which program works best for you.

  • LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
    • High school students are matched with mentors like you
    • Mentoring primarily takes place online
    • Respond to weekly prompts with your Little
    • Meet your Little virtually 7 to 9 times throughout the year
    • Commit to 2.5 hours a month
  • COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING
    • Youth ages 7 to 14 are matched with mentors like you
    • Mentors pick their Littles up at their home
    • They spend time together doing activities they both
    • enjoy in the community
    • Meet your Little at least 2 times a month
    • Commit to at least 4 hours per month

Steps To Become a Leadership Academy Big

  • STEP 1

    Talk to BBBS staff
    about being a Big.

  • STEP 2

    Complete the volunteer application.

  • STEP 3

    Complete an Information Session
    & Mentor Training.

  • STEP 4

    Complete a home interview to help us get to know you and who would make a good Little for you.

  • STEP 5

    Hear all about your Little from the Leadership Academy Program Coordinator.

  • STEP 6

    Meet your Little and connect with them online for the first time.

  • COMMITMENT
    • Weekly online communication.
    • 2.5 hours total per month.
    • 7 to 9 virtual meetings (1.5 hours per meeting)
    • Commit to the program for two school years
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    • Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
    • Must be at least 19 years of age.
    • Must have a valid driver's license and car insurance.
    • Complete a background and reference check.

We value diversity, and no person will be denied equal opportunity to volunteer
because of race, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

QUESTIONS?

SAM MAXFIELD

Leadership Academy Program Coordinator
smaxfield@bbbsomaha.org
402.330.6695

Be A Big