Big Brother Big Sisters builds matches based on shared interests, personality and your volunteer preferences.
Quick Steps to Become a Big Here are the quick and easy steps we'll walk you through:
Apply. Ready to take the next step right now? Complete the online application. This will help speed up the process. Alternatively, after you inquire online, a match coordinator will contact you to complete the application offline.
Interview and Orientation. A match coordinator will interview you in person.
Background Check. Child safety is our priority, so we'll review your records to ensure you'll be a good fit for our program.
Pre-Match and Matching. We will review the kids in your area who need a Big Brother or Big Sister and find the best fit for you. Depending on your gender and the kind of child you'd like to work with, matching may go very quickly or take some time. Making the right match is important to our commitment to form lasting relationships.
On-going Match Support. Each match is supported by professional staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters. Match support specialists regularly check in with volunteers, children, and parents, and are always available to answer questions.
Year-End Assessments. BBBS wants to know how much of an impact our mentoring programs are making on the lives of the children we serve. Therefore, at the match anniversary (for the community-based program) and at the end of the school year (for the school-based and site-based programs), we conduct an assessment to determine the impact the program has made on the child’s development, the strength of relationship between the child and mentor, and the overall satisfaction of the agency performance. Mentors, children and parents participate in this year-end assessment.
Spending Time with Your Little Once matched, Big Brothers and Big Sisters develop friendships with their Little Brothers and Little Sisters. Whether playing a computer game or hanging out - you bring magic into the life of a child. It's that simple.
School-based Matches meet in schools each week during the day. They do projects together, read in the library, eat lunch, shoot hoops and more.
Community-based Matches are flexible and will fit your busy schedule. Bigs and Littles hang out in the community and go to museums, sporting events, movies, and more. It's up to you and your Little to decide what you want to do!
We'll Support You Regular events are held in your community, giving you an opportunity to meet other Bigs and Littles in your area. Plus, through the generosity of our partners and individuals in your community, there are often free tickets to ball games, the theater, and more!
