PBHA's Chinatown Big Sibling Program
One-on-one mentoring program pairing college students with Chinatown children ages 7-12 for companionship and new experiences.
- Joining
- Application
About
PBHA’s Chinatown Big Sibling Program strives to establish positive relationships between young adults and school-aged children ages 7-12 living in Chinatown. Through one-on-one interaction, big sibs provide both mentorship and companionship, seeking to bolster their little sibs’ self-esteem and encouraging them to explore new opportunities. Students individually plan activities for their sibs and establish unique relationships that offer new experiences possible only in a one-to-one setting.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
Details
- Status
- Recognized
What they do
- Planning individual activities for little sibs
- One-on-one mentorship of children in Chinatown
Mission, in their words
To establish positive relationships between young adults and Chinatown children, providing mentorship and companionship to bolster little sibs' self-esteem and encourage them to explore new opportunities.
More links
- PBHA program pageHarvard directory
Sources
- PBHA articleHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Apply to Volunteer | Get Involved Today — PBHAHarvard page · seen Oct 12, 2026
- PBHA ProgramsHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
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