The Queens College Big Buddy program is a semester-long paid internship program serving students ages 5-13 at a Queens Community House After-School Program located near the Queens College campus. QC students develop professional experience working directly with children, and build career skills including communication, leadership, and teamwork. The Big Buddy program was originally started in 1989 by Arthur Salz, Professor Emeritus of Queens College’s Department of Elementary Education.

QC Big Buddy mentors receive a stipend to mentor children in either grades K-5 or 6-8 and support academic, recreational, and cultural activities that promote positive youth development. QC students work 6 hours per week on onsite activities, lesson plan creation, and collaborate with other QC Big Buddies.

Applications for Spring 2027 open on October 19, 2026! Click here to access our application when it opens. Deadline is November 8, 2026. 

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