Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Your time
Event & Skill-Based Volunteers Needed
Giving isn’t always financial. Become a mentor, lend your skills to a special project, or join a committee—your time is a powerful gift
We’re always looking for skills-based volunteers to assist with our programs and operations or volunteer to help at one of our upcoming events!
Volunteering at events can be a great way to see the firsthand impact and see if one-to-one mentorship is your best next step.
WAYS TO PARTNER
Let’s Make an Impact—Together
Becoming a partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa means investing in the future of our community—one relationship at a time. We’d love to explore ways to work together
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Corporate & Foundation Sponsorships
Sponsor events, match support services, or specialized youth programs like Future Pathways, Sports Buddies, or I Am Enough. -
Workplace Mentoring Programs
Host students at your office and engage employees in structured mentoring relationships that build career exposure and real-world skills. -
In-Kind Donations
Donate goods or services that directly support our programs—event space, meals, school supplies, tech tools, and more. -
Event & Campaign Collaborations
Join us as a sponsor for signature events like Bowl for Kids’ Sake or Defenders of Potential. We’ll recognize your brand and amplify your impact. -
Custom Partnerships
Have an idea for a creative collaboration? We’re open to building tailored partnerships that align with your goals and ours.
📩 Contact us at lnystrom@bbbsia.org or call (515) 288-9025 to start the conversation.
Ways to Give
Every Gift Makes a Big Difference
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Your support fuels life-changing mentoring relationships that empower youth to realize their full potential.
Whether you give once, give monthly, or give creatively, your generosity helps us match more children with caring adult mentors and provide the resources needed to support their growth.
💚 Make a One-Time Gift
Your donation today goes directly toward supporting mentor matches, program activities, and child safety. Every dollar counts—and every gift creates impact.
🔄 Become a Monthly Donor
Join our community of Defenders of Potential who give each month to sustain mentoring relationships. Monthly giving is convenient, budget-friendly, and helps us plan for long-term success.
In-Kind Donations
Support our matches with gifts of goods or services. School supplies, tickets to events, office materials, and snacks for match outings are just a few ways you can help.
🏢 Corporate Giving & Sponsorships
Partner with us to support youth through event sponsorships, program underwriting, or employee engagement. We’ll work with your business to create meaningful impact and visibility.
[Explore Partnership Opportunities →]
🧾 Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts
Leave a lasting legacy by including BBBS of Central Iowa in your will, trust, or estate plan. Your future gift will help ignite potential for generations to come.
[Start a Legacy of Mentorship →]
💻 Fundraise Your Way
Start a personal fundraising campaign for your birthday, run a peer-to-peer challenge, or rally your community around a cause that changes lives.
💬 Have Questions About Giving?
We’re happy to help you find the giving opportunity that fits your passion and capacity. Contact our Director of Fund Development at bchichon@bbbsia.org or (515) 288-9025.
Together, we can create more moments, more matches, and more futures full of potential.
