Big Buddy Program

Mentoring happens one moment, one conversation, and one connection at a time.

As a Mission Sponsor of Dancing for Big Buddy, Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge helps support the caring, consistent relationships that are at the heart of Big Buddy's work.

Throughout Summer Enrichment, Circle Mentors were there for the big adventures and the everyday moments: learning alongside youth, encouraging them through challenges, sharing a laugh, and creating a place where every young person could feel supported and valued.

It's that consistency that turns time spent together into relationships that matter.

Thank you, Kiwanis Club, for investing in mentoring and helping Big Buddy youth know they have caring adults in their corner. 💙

Total Teen Takeover brought our Level-UP! Scholars together for a celebration of all they accomplished during six weeks of workforce development, career exploration, professional growth, and hands-on experience.

Throughout the summer, Scholars showed up, put in the work, gained new skills, earned certifications, explored career pathways, and grew as young professionals. Total Teen Takeover gave us a chance to celebrate THEM and everything they achieved along the way! 💙👏

We are incredibly proud of our Level-UP! Scholars and grateful to the partners, sponsors, worksite supervisors, mentors, and supporters who helped make this summer possible.

Here's to everything they accomplished this summer and everything still ahead! 🌟

📣 JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH A BIG BUDDY PARTNER!

Our partners at Youth City Lab (YCL) are looking for a Building Operations Manager to help lead the day-to-day operations of their dynamic, youth-centered community space.

This full-time position is a great opportunity for a proactive, service-minded leader who enjoys working with people, solving problems, building strong relationships, and creating safe, welcoming spaces where young people can learn and thrive. The role includes facility operations, partner coordination, safety and emergency preparedness, scheduling, vendor management, and helping ensure Youth City Lab remains organized, welcoming, and mission-focused.

💼 Building Operations Manager
⏰ Full-time | 40 hours/week
💰 Salary: $50,000–$55,000, based on qualifications and experience
🎓 Degree preferred, but not required
📋 Minimum 2–3 years of relevant operations, facilities, office operations, or comparable experience required
📍 Youth City Lab | Baton Rouge

See full position description on our website: www.BigBuddyProgram.org

Interested? Submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by August 11, 2026!