Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry

Written By Ohm Radio

Sometimes making a difference starts with listening, spending time together, and being someone a young person can count on.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry connects adult volunteers, called “Bigs,” with young people, called “Littles,” through one-to-one mentoring relationships supported by professional staff.

What would you do?

Spend time with your Little, explore shared interests, offer encouragement, and build trust over time. You might enjoy this if you’re a good listener, curious about other people, and ready to show up consistently.

What’s the commitment?

This is an ongoing relationship. Volunteers commit to at least 12 months of mentoring, meeting two to four times each month, with additional time for enrollment and preparation.

How do you get started?

Begin with an inquiry and orientation conversation to see whether mentoring is a good fit. The process includes an application, background check, references, training, and an interview before matching. Staff help you get started and provide ongoing support.

Learn more about becoming a mentor

Meet the people behind the work

Listen to their conversation on OHM Radio’s Live & Local to get to know the organization and what they’re all about.

We loved welcoming Keonta’ Ramsey, the new CEO of @BBBSLowcountry, to the Ohm Radio studio!

Keonta’ joined us to talk about her new role, the power of one-to-one mentorship, and The BIG Raise — a month-long fundraiser supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters’ work connecting mentors and mentees across the Lowcountry.

Ohm Radio

Ohm Radio 96.3 FM is Charleston’s only independent, community-driven nonprofit radio station, dedicated to amplifying local voices, original music, diverse perspectives, and hyperlocal storytelling. Founded on the belief that media should reflect and serve the people who live where it broadcasts, Ohm Radio exists to provide an accessible platform for Charleston’s artists, musicians, thinkers, culture-makers, and change agents.

At a time when media ownership is increasingly consolidated and programming is syndicated across markets, Ohm Radio remains proudly local — built by Charlestonians, programmed by Charlestonians, and created for Charlestonians. Our volunteer DJs, producers, and hosts curate live and pre-recorded programming that spans genres, generations, and viewpoints, offering content you simply cannot hear anywhere else on the dial.

As a nonprofit organization, Ohm Radio’s mission is to strengthen community connection through independent media. We provide hands-on training in broadcasting and audio production, cultivate emerging talent, support local musicians through airplay and live performance opportunities, and create space for civic dialogue and cultural exchange.

From music discovery and arts coverage to public affairs conversations and live event broadcasts, Ohm Radio operates as both a creative incubator and a community gathering place — on-air and in real life. Nimble, responsive, and deeply embedded in Charleston’s cultural fabric, Ohm Radio serves as a vital counterpoint to homogenized media, ensuring that the stories, sounds, and spirit of the Lowcountry are heard loud and clear.

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