At least 2 times a month.
Please see our Enrollment Process for an application overview or contact our office.
A volunteer must be at least 18 years old with a drivers license & there is no age limit to being a mentor. High School volunteers in our School Based Programs must be a Freshman or older.
This typically is a three-week process, but can happen sooner. This process is dependent upon the time in which an individual inquires about our program and is actually matched with a Little Brother/Little Sister. This also depends on how long it takes for a criminal background check to be performed.
This is based upon the results of the background check as well as discretion of the agency.
This abundance of paper work is present not only to protect the volunteer, but also to protect the child. In gathering information, our agency is able to make the best match in a healthy safe environment.
The children are eligible for enrollment from the age of 7 - 14.
We recommend 2 times a month for Community Based or once a week for School Based. This contact is very flexible and can be made just by calling one another or participating in activities together.
This is at the volunteer's discretion, but the spending of money isn't expected. Please do not purchase expensive gifts for your Little Brother/Little Sister.
Each develops a long lasting friendship. Children involved within this program know they have someone who's going to be there for them. This is a rewarding experience for both parties.
Your Match Support Specialist will contact you once a month during the first year of your match by phone or through email. If at anytime you have questions or concerns you may contact your Match Support Specialist for support.
Please contact the agency Match Support Specialist if this occurs.
An orientation is provided during the time of the interview. This is up to the discretion of the parents.
Our agency suggests participating in activities in which the little brother/little sister has interests. It's helpful to plan activities together in order to fulfill these interests. We also recommend activities that both the volunteer and little brother/little sister can participate. The agency offers activities throughout the year and we recommend the matches attend.
Please contact your Match Support Specialist or Executive Director immediately. As a volunteer, it is not recommended that you take on family responsibilities.
Yes, because this allows for one on one time for the volunteer and the child to interact with each other.
The parent will discuss with you what topics you can discuss with their child.
Each potential volunteer completes a screening process and is responsible for maintaining contact with the agency once approved. The Match Support Specialist maintains regular contact with the volunteer, the child, and the parents as through monthly match support calls and agency activities.
There are several ways that a child may qualify for enrollment in Big Brothers Big Sisters. In order to determine eligibility please contact your local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency.
No. Please remember to make arrangements to have an adult present at the home when the volunteer brings the little brother/little sister home.
Matches are meant to be a one on one relationship between Big and Little. Siblings and friends are discouraged from attending match outings unless a special circumstance arises.
Please contact your Match Support Specialist immediately.
