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Having a Big Brother or Big Sister can be an enriching experience for a young person. Youth development experts agree that, in addition to their parents, children need additional supportive, caring adults in their lives.

Big Brothers Big Sisters works closely with parents and guardians to match every child with the right Big. Every potential volunteer is screened, trained, and supervised, and professionals in youth development support each match to help ensure that the relationship will be safe and rewarding for everyone involved.

Bigs and Littles share everyday activities: playing sports, seeing movies, cooking, going over schoolwork, visiting museums, washing the car, taking walks, volunteering in their communities, or just hanging out together. National research has shown that the shared experiences between Bigs and Littles have a direct and lasting impact on young people's lives.

A Big can help a child discover a world of possibilities and opportunities simply by being a genuine friend.

For more information about enrolling a child in our program please contact us at (865) 523-2179 ext. 17 (or toll-free at 888-523-2179 ext. 17) or if you are ready to enroll your child to become a Little please download the application below and mail to 4928 Homberg Drive; Knoxville, TN 37919 or fax to (865) 524-3466.

Little Application



Be part of something BIG...
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...when you're part of something BIG, you know that lifelong friendships begin with shared experiences.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee
Knoxville
4928 Homberg Drive  Suite B3
Knoxville, TN  37919
T (865) 523-2179
F (865) 524-3466
Kingsport
220 Broad Street  Suite 203
Kingsport, TN  37660
T (423) 247-3240
F (423) 247-3241
info@bbbsetn.org