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Big Buddy-Little Buddy

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​Inspired by Matilda Cuomo’s mentor program for youth ages 7 to 21, North Shore Youth Council was the first agency on Long Island to implement a one-on-one school-based mentoring service for at-risk youth.

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Big Buddy-Little Buddy is our cross-age peer mentoring program that matches up a high school student with a younger student for support and guidance. In the beginning of the school year, high school volunteers, or “Big Buddies,” are trained under the guidelines of the Long Island Mentoring Partnership and paired up with younger students, or “Little Buddies,” to become their positive, responsible role models. Big Buddies motivate their Little Buddies to perform well at school, they encourage them to engage in recreational activities, and they help them overcome social fears. Our buddies gain meaningful experiences by spending time together each week in a structured, fun, and safe environment that is supervised by our counseling team. 
North Shore Youth Council is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community-based organization, funded in part by the Town of Brookhaven, the County of Suffolk, the State of New York, ​the North Shore Consortium, and public and private donations.

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​Phone: 631-744-0207

​Fax: 631-744-3565

P.O. Box 1286, Rocky Point, NY 11778

Main Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm​
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Visit us in the portables on the grounds of the
​Joseph A. Edgar School in Rocky Point.
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  • Home
  • Upcoming Events
  • Youth Services
    • School Age Child Care >
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Middle School Drop-In
    • Summer Recreation >
      • Senior & Junior Counselors
    • Big Buddy-Little Buddy
    • Youth & Teen Positive Alternatives
    • Job Bank Service
    • Reach for the Stars Tutoring Partnership
  • Mental Health & Counseling
    • Initial Screening for Services
  • The Heritage Center
  • Donate
  • Resources
  • News & Media
  • Who We Are
    • Board of Directors
    • Youth Advisory Committee
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Contact Us