Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Christchurch,  we are reliant on volunteers and donations. There are numerous ways that you can help us out:

Time - you could volunteer as a Big Brother or Big Sister, for the Trust Board, or to help promote the organisation.

Skills - you could offer your skills in such areas as financial or fundraising advice, promotional skills, design or printing services, or donating resources for the kids to use during their mentoring sessions.

Money - donations, bequests, partnerships and corporate sponsorship are always welcome. To make a donation, click here

Financial information

Each mentoring match costs about $1500, which helps to provide

  • supervision and support for all mentors in the programme,
  • resources for kids to use during mentoring sessions
  • regular programme feedback from mentors and kids
  • smooth and sustainable management of the programme

Now is a great time to give Big Brothers Big Sisters of Christchurch a financial donation, as current tax laws enable individuals that make donations to claim a rebate that is up to a third of their taxable income, while companies can claim up to their net income.

Count Me In!

If you would like to volunteer your time, skills, or money to Big Brothers Big Sisters, contact the Christchurch office on 358 4019, or email vanessa.palmer@bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz

We would love to hear from you and find a way for you or your organisation to help us make a difference in the lives of Christchurch kids.

Big Brothers Big Sisters News

May 2012 "Holcim donates $5,000". Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete and lime. The Company's involvement in the New Zealand building industry dates back to its Otago origins in 1888, which makes it 17 years older than Big Brothers Big Sisters. Thanks for your genrosity

December 2011 "Vodafone Foundation Grants $25,000". The Vodafone Foundation has generously given us a grant to extend our Community Based mentoring programme for earthquake affected young people.

July 2011 "UBS sponsors 40 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Christchurch people on a three day break to Auckland". UBS has offered an incredible opportunity to people from our agency: A 3 night trip to an hotel in Auckland, with all flights covered during RWC 2011 final week. Wow! Thanks so much, they're so excited.


July 2011 "Canterbury Community Trust grant $40000". Thanks so much for such a great contribution and for partnering with us to give more children mentors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Christchurch

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