About our Volunteers

“Bigs” are adult volunteers who are at least 21 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. 

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