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Enroll Your Child
The enrollment process is very simple. To be eligible, a child must be between the ages of 7 and 14, not have regular contact with his or her absent parent, and, above all else, want to participate in the program. To be admitted into the program, a child must:
- Attend an orientation at BBBS with a parent or guardian
- Allow BBBS to collect a brief school report from a teacher or counselor
- Arrange Both child and parent to participate in an in-home interview with a Case Manager
To get started, you can fax the application to 816-671-4092, email tiffany@bbbsstjoe.org or call 816.671.4090.
“Bigs” are adult volunteers who are at least 19 years old, have a driver’s license, can provide reliable transportation, and have a desire to be a friend to a child. Volunteers in our program can be a Big Brother, Big Sister, or, if a married couple would like to volunteer together, a Big Couple. A "Big" is a friend and a mentor, offering friendship and support to a Little Brother or Little Sister through a one-to-one relationship. Bigs and Littles spend two to four hours a week together for a minimum of one year.
About our Volunteers
To be accepted into the program, a volunteer must successfully complete the following steps:
- Attend an orientation and complete application packet
- Complete a written interview
- Provide three personal references and one employer reference
- Pass a national background check
- Complete an in-home assessment with a Case Manager
- Be approved by the BBBS screening committee
To enroll your child, please call 816.671.4090 or email tiffany@bbbsstjoe.org.
