BECOME A BIG
CHANGE A LIFE
GET INVOLVED
VOLUNTEERING IS FUN, BIG TIME
Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable things you’ll ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. You have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun. You and your Little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do.
Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies. Or just give some advice and inspiration. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll enjoy them even more with your Little—and you’ll be making a life-changing impact.
BEGIN YOUR BIGJOURNEY
STEP ONE:
FILL OUT AN INQUIRY FORM
Let us know you’re interested in volunteering with us by filling out the form below.
STEP TWO:
COMPLETE AN APPLICATION
Once we receive and review your inquiry, we’ll send you an application where you’ll provide the additional information needed, personal references, and sign the required forms.
STEP THREE:
INTERVIEW
We’ll get to know more about you to determine if our program is a good fit and to help us make the best match possible between you and a mentee if you become a Big.
STEP FOUR:
VOLUNTEER ON BOARDING
While waiting for the right match, you’ll complete an online training to better prepare for being a mentor.
STEP FIVE:
MATCHING
A lot of thought and intention goes into our matching process, so wait times can vary. We match mentors based on the best fit for you, the young person, and their family.
YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE
All youth have potential, they just need someone to defend it. One-to-one mentoring provides young people with the support and opportunities they need to help build successful futures. Our Littles dream big, and our mentors empower them to reach their fullest potential.There are a lot of Littles who want a positive role model in their life. We need more mentors to ignite the power and promise of our youth. As a Big, you’ll change a young person’s life, but they’ll also change yours.
of Bigs feel "confident in their ability to handle the challenges of being a mentor"
98%
average hours of training and professional coaching for volunteers in their first year as a mentor
10
of our Littles say their Big is the stable and supportive adult in their life