“My mentor is funny, nice, comforting when I’m upset, easy to talk to and have fun with. I have someone to talk to. Most of my friends just don’t listen.”

“I’ve learn to speak out more, not keep everything inside.”

“When I get into trouble he talks to me and he’s very calm, doesn’t shout like Mr ******; makes it so I can understand things. He’s awesome.”

“She likes me for me.”

“He’s FUN. Sad if you don’t know him, you’re missing out. He’s my best friend.”

“I get to chill out and do things I don’t usually get to do. Be myself.”

“I’ve had a great time and I’ll miss it.”

“He is cool, kind, nice, always there when you want to talk.”

“I can talk to her about things and we can get to do girl stuff. I like to talk to and do fun things with her. We go out more. I’ve learnt how to communicate with friends better.”

“I can talk to him – I can tell him anything. Learnt to be calmer and to talk about problems more.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters News


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.

December 2011 "Emma Lindsay boxes for our young people". Emma Lindsay from FACE property management boxed in at Fight for Christchurch and raised $2000 for our charity. You're braver than most of us Emma!

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 "Big Brothers Big Sisters of Christchurch's story takes a new turn". With long term planning, some natural disasters and some generous folk, a new direction emerges. Read the post below "Starting something new in Christchurch"

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.

June 2011 "Hilton Queenstown opens and supports mentoring in Christchurch". The international Hilton Foundation has generously donated £10,000 to support the mentoring of children affected by the Christchurch quakes