​Become a Volunteer

​As a Big Brother or a Big Sister, you are not expected to be substitute parents or teachers. You don’t need experience, money or a degree; you simply need to be a friend who enjoys bringing a little “magic” into the life of a child.
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​Which Program is Best for You?

Community-Based Program​

• Must be 18 years old
• Commit to a match for one calendar year
• Meet 2-4 times a month for 1-3 hours doing things you both enjoy
• Arrange outings to fit with your schedule
• Matched with a child according to your interests
• Outings normally during late afternoon, evening and weekend hours

School-Based Program​

• Must be 18 years old
• Commit to a match for one academic year
• Meet for an hour a week each week 
• Meet at the school during the school day
• Matched with a child according to your interests
• Matched with a child at a partner school:
  
  • Burt Elementary, Minglewood Elementary, Northeast Elementary and Barker's Mill Elementary
  
  

To get involved, simply contact us and we will begin the process. There is a mandatory one hour training for all new volunteers which helps you learn what your responsibilities and expectations of being a “Big” is. After completing the training, you will complete an individual confidential interview in which our professional staff will get to know you and learn what child you can best work with. There is also a series of reference checks and a criminal background check that must be completed before you can be matched with your “Little”. Once matched, our professional staff support you every step of the way as you develop your new friendship.

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​Start Something Today…Volunteer.

Contact us TODAY or fill out our volunteer inquiry form to become a volunteer.