Be a Big Sister—help a Little go a long way
This is your chance to ignite potential in a young person. As a Big Sister, you can help impact the life of a child for the better. Great things can happen, no matter how little they start.
Bigs Empower the Potential of our Littles
Doing good is a beautiful thing. As a Big Sister, you can give a girl an opportunity to see beyond her everyday world and dream big. It’s good for your Little, as well as your community. And it can start with simply letting her enjoy the things you already love to do, but can grow into something bigger.
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.
For just 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! Play a board game. Make fun crafts. Hit the playground together. Just as your options are unlimited, so is your Little’s potential.
But don’t just take it from us. Go to our Real Life Stories of Bigs & Littles page for some amazing stories of what it means to be a role model. And if you still have questions, head over to our Big Sister FAQs for more answers.
Ready to be a Big Sister? Just fill out our simple online application. After you complete it, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you shortly. You'll need to:
For more information about being a Big, please contact Haley Peden, Enrollment & Match Specialist, at haley@bbbsshoals.org or 256-248-1931 ext 131
Know someone who’d be a great Big Brother?
At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re always looking for more men to be mentors. Fact is, we have boys ready and waiting to be matched with a role model. So tell the guys you know to sign up to become Bigs. They can do all the fun things they love to do already, like play video games, go fishing, even play football—only now they'd get to enjoy it with a child who can truly benefit from it. Read more about being a Big Brother.
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.
For just 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! Play a board game. Make fun crafts. Hit the playground together. Just as your options are unlimited, so is your Little’s potential.
But don’t just take it from us. Go to our Real Life Stories of Bigs & Littles page for some amazing stories of what it means to be a role model. And if you still have questions, head over to our Big Sister FAQs for more answers.
Ready to be a Big Sister? Just fill out our simple online application. After you complete it, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you shortly. You'll need to:
- provide references
- participate in an in-person interview
- submit to a background check
- allow us to check the safety of your home
For more information about being a Big, please contact Haley Peden, Enrollment & Match Specialist, at haley@bbbsshoals.org or 256-248-1931 ext 131
Know someone who’d be a great Big Brother?
At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re always looking for more men to be mentors. Fact is, we have boys ready and waiting to be matched with a role model. So tell the guys you know to sign up to become Bigs. They can do all the fun things they love to do already, like play video games, go fishing, even play football—only now they'd get to enjoy it with a child who can truly benefit from it. Read more about being a Big Brother.