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Be a Big Brother

Apply to be a Big

Be a Big Brother—give a Little something back

You have a big opportunity in front of you—to not only impact a child’s life today, but to transform their potential for tomorrow.

Go big.

We’re always looking for people eager to positively impact a child and improve their community at the same time. And, right now is no different. Big Brothers are in high demand.

Even though we really need Big Brothers, we want to make sure that you are right for our program and that our program is right for you. We invest a lot of time and resources to make sure it's a good fit. We ask for a $20 donation to cover the cost of your criminal records check. We require  a one year commitment and that you spend 4 to 10 hours a month with your Little. Preferably once a week. just engaging in activities that you both enjoy.
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For a few hours a month, you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your friendship by simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer. You can literally start changing their lives!  And sometimes it’s as simple as playing video games, going to a museum, or just hanging out together.
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Why do we need Big Brothers? 
More than 70% of our children waiting for a Big are boys, but only 3 out of every 10 inquiries to volunteer come from men. Research shows that having the positive influence of a Big Brother makes a real difference in a boy's life. So join the hundreds of thousands of volunteers that give a young person someone to look up to. And learn why so many are now saying, “I get back so much more than I give.”
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A call to men of color.
Disproportionately the children we serve and those waiting to be matched are African-American and Hispanic boys.  Their parents seek our support, knowing a Big Brother can recognize their son's potential and model positive choices that put him on the path for success in and out of school.
But don’t just take it from us. Check out some Real Life Stories of Bigs & Littles right here. And if you still have questions, head over to our Big Brother FAQs for more answers.

Ready to be a Big Brother? Just fill out our simple  INQUIRY FORM. After you complete it, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you shortly. We will also ask you to:
  • provide references
  • participate in an in-person interview
  • submit to a background check (we ask for a $20 donation to cover this fee)
  • allow us to check the safety of your home

​For more information about being a Big, please contact Kathy Ransom, Customer Relations Specialist at kathy@bbbsshoals.org  or 256-248-1931 ext. 130
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  • Home
    • New Branding! >
      • Contact Us
  • BBBS National
  • Parents/Enroll A Child
  • Bigs Only
    • Big & Little Things to do in the Shoals
    • Relationship Building
  • Donate
    • Donate Online
    • Other Ways to Donate >
      • Stocks & Securities
      • Cars for Kids' Sake
      • Bowl for Kids' Sake
      • Planned Giving
      • Foundation & Corporate Giving
      • Friends Asking Friends
    • Alumni
    • Why Give >
      • Accountability Recognition
      • Financial Statements
  • Volunteer
    • Be a Big Brother >
      • Big Brother FAQs
    • Be a Big Sister >
      • Big Sister FAQs
    • Real Life Stories >
      • New Footsteps to Follow
      • The Little Dude
      • Two’s Company
      • Walking the Walk
      • When Parallel Lines Intersect
      • Carrying the Flag Together
      • Climbing to new heights
      • It’s Not Brain Surgery
      • Kindred spirits
      • Knock, knock...
      • Learning to Soar like an Eagle
      • Singing Her Praises
      • The Girl's Got Swagger
    • Volunteer at Events
  • Events
  • About
    • Our Impact
    • Our History
    • Programs >
      • Core Programs >
        • Community-Based Programs
        • School-Based Programs
      • Special Programs >
        • Bigs with Badges
    • Child Safety
    • Leadership
    • Partners >
      • Corporate Alliances >
        • Become a Corporate Sponsor
      • Community Partners >
        • African Methodist Episcopal Church
        • Alpha Phi Alpha >
          • Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha University guidance
          • Alpha Phi Alpha Impacts a School
        • Kappa Alpha Psi
        • Omega Psi Phi
        • United Methodist Church
      • Government Partners
      • Foundations
      • Advocacy Partners
      • What Our Partners Say
    • Meet the Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Sign Up for Our eNewsletter
    • Privacy
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