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Be a Big

As a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can experience childhood again for a couple of hours a week. All you have to do is be a friend to a child in your community. Sharing every day experiences with a child is the premise on which Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area is based. We have been transforming lives since 1973, and have developed several successful programs proven to make a BIG difference in the life of a child.

Becoming a Big is a fun and easy way to volunteer in your community. We have several program options that fit your schedule and interests.We also offer a variety of agency-planned activities for Bigs and Littles, like the Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake. In this section, learn about the different program options we offer, the application process and what to expect once you’ve become a Big.

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DO I QUALIFY?

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area has specific requirements for our mentoring programs.

Potential Bigs:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have a valid Virginia Drivers license.
  • Have had no DUI within the past 2 years.
  • Must be a resident of Danville or Pittsylvania County.
  • Must have an interest in children ages 6-14.
  • Are subject to a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services check.
  • Must provide a minimum of three references.

We Help Kids Stay in School

A child with a mentor is 52% less likely to skip school than a child without a mentor.

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BIG A BIG

Help transform the life of a child in our community by being a positive and caring role model.

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ENROLL A CHILD

Our experienced approach to mentoring has resulted in thousands of lasting relationships and helped transform the lives of children across our region.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.

Physical Address: 1540 Halifax Rd, Danville, VA 24540 Delivery Address: PO Box 678, Danville, VA 24543

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Latest News
  • Rotary Christmas Parade

    Board Chair Melvena Beasley gathers the Littles at the Annual Rotary Christmas parade on December 7.

    Santa's elves are gathering for the parade!

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  • 2025 Annual Pancake Breakfast

    On Saturday, December 6, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area hosted the Annual Pancake Breakfast in the SOVAH Health Dining Hall. Litehouse Foods volunteers served pancakes to the youth and helped the youth make gingerbread houses. BBBS Board Member and Big Mike Mondul served youth at the Hot Chocolate Bar. Santa and The Grinch joined in the festivities too! Thank you to SOVAH Health and Litehouse Foods Inc for partnering with us for the event. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

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  • BBBS Attends Alpha Phi Alpha Anniversary Luncheon

    On Saturday December 6, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area attended Alpha Phi Alpha Anniversary Luncheon, Hotel Roanoke. Four Littles attended the event with Board Member Kelvin Perry. Guests included Youth Serving Organization mentees pictured with Undergraduate brothers from Radford University and VA Tech and Graduate brothers from Roanoke, Danville, and Lynchburg. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

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