Become a "Big" Way to Help Title Way to Help Content Based on years of extensive research, Big Brothers Big Sisters requires our volunteers to be capable of the following commitments. Our professional staff members work with volunteers to ensure these commitments can be met by providing coaching, training, and activities to help you develop in your role as a Big. • Commit to a minimum of one year as a Big. • Commit to spending consistent, significant time with your Little each month. • Commit to follow all agency policies, procedures and ground rules. Because child safety is a top priority, we consider violations of policies, procedures, and ground rules to be grounds for match suspension or termination. • All volunteers will be required to provide at least 3 references and will undergo background checks, including criminal history and DMV record checks as well as public domain searches. * Maintain regular communication with Match Support staff, including returning all calls and emails. Failure to maintain contact may result in closure of the match. • Participate in required surveys and assessments related to the match relationship and youth outcomes. • Complete assigned training including an in-person orientation prior to an interview. Connected to Organization --- not set --- Ways to Help Tags Ages 12-15 18-24 55+ Adults Adults (18+) Child with adult Children Teens Ages Served Adults (18+) Babies and Toddlers Birth to 5 College Elementary (5-10) High School Middle School Other Professionals Young Adults (18-24) Commitment Length 1 Day 1 Full Year 1 School Year 1 Semester 1-2 Months 3 Months 6 Months More Than A Year Genders Accepted Female Male Groups Corporate Teams Families Groups (10+) Groups (2-10) Individuals Guidance Provided In-depth Minimal Moderate How Often Monthly Occasional One-time Weekly Program Goals Academic Support Career Exploration Friendship/Socialization Healthy Behaviors Job Placement/Performance Other Reduce Recidivism Time Commitment 1 Day 1 Hour/Month 1 Hour/Week 2 Hours/Week 2+ Hours/Week 5+ Hours/Week Training Formal None On-site Type Education Emotional Enrichment (Arts) Event support Fitness Indoor Job Skills Office work Other Outdoor Physical Social Skills STEM Typically Help Different Large Groups Different One-to-One Different Small Groups Peer Same Large (5+) Group Same One-to-One Same Small Group When Anytime Weekday Afternoons Weekday Evenings Weekday Mornings Weekends Where After School Community Center Juvenile Correction Facility Library Mental Health Facility Nonprofit Other Place of Worship School Virtual/Online Volunteer's Choice Workplace Youth Served Abuse Survivors Academically at Risk Arts Differently-abled English Language Learners Enrichment Facing Illness First Gen College Food Insecure Foster Care Gifted Homeless Juvenile System LGBTQ+ Low Income Household Mental Health Other Physical Fitness Pregnant/Parenting STEM -- Parent -- Add New Ways to Help Youth Learn More LInk
