Volunteering is fun, big time.

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable things you’ll ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. You have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun. You and your Little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do.
Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies. Or just give some advice and inspiration. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll enjoy them even more with your Little—and you’ll be making a life-changing impact.
Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies. Or just give some advice and inspiration. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll enjoy them even more with your Little—and you’ll be making a life-changing impact.
Volunteer Eligibility Criteria
In order for an applicant to be considered for acceptance and as a Big Brother or Big Sister volunteer, the applicant must possess, exhibit or demonstrate the following:
The absence of any of these criteria/events will disqualify an applicant for volunteerism.
Major Life Changes
Due to the stress caused by major life changes, the agency will not approve a volunteer applicant until one year has passed after any of the following:
In order for an applicant to be considered for acceptance and as a Big Brother or Big Sister volunteer, the applicant must possess, exhibit or demonstrate the following:
- Be 19 years old and out of high school for CB program.
- No history of deviant sexual behavior.
- Must have access to transportation.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and submit a certificate of vehicle liability insurance.
- Possess ability to be a positive role model.
- Demonstrate maturity.
- Appropriate motivation to be a volunteer.
- Ability to make a one year commitment.
- Ability to establish and sustain close relationships.
- No major life changes within the past year or no anticipation of a major life change in the coming year. (See below)
- No recent criminal arrest or conviction within the past 5 years.
- No felony convictions in the past 5 years.
- The ability to reveal self during interview.
- No current addictions to drugs or alcohol.
- No serious emotional or psychological problems.
- Have the support of significant others to volunteer.
- The ability to accept responsibility and to follow through.
- Flexibility and openness.
- Have acceptable living conditions.
- Self- confidence.
- Acceptable grooming habits.
- Must have lived in service delivery area for at least 4 months prior to application to agency, unless the applicant is a college student.
The absence of any of these criteria/events will disqualify an applicant for volunteerism.
Major Life Changes
Due to the stress caused by major life changes, the agency will not approve a volunteer applicant until one year has passed after any of the following:
- The death of a spouse.
- The death of a child.
- Divorce or separation
- Recovery from substance abuse