Big Experience

The BIG Experience
Spend your lunch break making a difference—and discover what mentoring is all about.
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We’re teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) to offer The BIG Experience volunteer opportunity at local elementary schools. You’ll be matched with a student for lunch and recess—play a game, read a book, or just talk. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to connect with a kid and experience the power of mentoring firsthand.

The BIG Experience is intentionally crafted for individuals who feel drawn to making a steady, ongoing impact in a child’s life—and are interested in exploring a meaningful, long-term mentoring role.

We’re teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) to offer a Big for a Day volunteer opportunity at local elementary schools. You’ll be matched with a student for lunch and recess—play a game, read a book, or just talk. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to connect with a kid and experience the power of mentoring firsthand.

Stay tuned for opportunities to join our next Big for a Day event.

We’re teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) to offer a Big for a Day volunteer opportunity at local elementary schools. We’re looking for 15 adults for each school to be matched with a student for lunch and recess—play a game, read a book, or just talk. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to connect with a kid and experience the power of mentoring firsthand.

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Washington Elementary
(Moline)

October 15, 2025
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

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Madison Elementary
(Davenport)

October 9, 2025
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

What You'll Do

Join The BIG Experience

Sign up today to join us at one of our upcoming BIG Experiences.

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Interested in Mentoring Long-Term?

If you’re inspired to make a lasting impact, Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking 15 adults to become School-Based Bigs. As a School-Based Big, you’ll be matched with the same student and meet 2–4 times per month during lunch and recess for 12 months, providing consistent support, encouragement, and friendship. BBBS provides ongoing support in this meaningful role.

Click the button below to join our interest list to receive more information from BBBS.

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Questions?

Contact Ragan today for more information.

Ragan Baker | Student Success Director

563.344.0331 | rbaker@unitedwayqc.org

Labor Programs

NALC Food Drive

We are proud to partner with the The National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC) and River Bend Foodbank to help Stamp Out Hunger in our community.

Thank you to all the incredible volunteers who selflessly dedicated their time and effort to make this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive a tremendous success. Over 100,000 meals were collected!

Labor Day Parade

Gather together with fellow labor organizations to celebrate the work of Labor Unions and promoting education, income and health stability for each person in our community. 

Employee Giving Campaign

Union leaders and employees change the lives of those in our community through their donations.

Find out more in our Labor flyer.

To learn more about Organized Labor in the Quad Cities please visit Quad City Federation of Labor or contact Amy Fanning, our AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison at 563.344.0328 (UWQC ofc) or 309.788.1303 (QCFed ofc).

Big for a Day Orientation Lunch

Big for a Day Orientation Lunch
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School-Based Bigs Mentoring

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