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Volunteer to Defend Potential

What if every child fulfilled their potential? Think how amazing that would be. Now, you can start more Littles on the path to big things.
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​Anything is Possible

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81% of former Littles surveyed agree their Big gave them hope & changed their perspective of what they thought possible.

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​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.
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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.
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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:

  • 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.
  • 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
Think you want to be a Big Brother? Learn more >
Think you want to be a Big Sister? Learn more >
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Volunteering just a few hours a month with a child can start something amazing. So why not apply to be a Big today. There are kids out there ready to get started. Are you?
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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
        • Nationwide School-Based Mentoring Study
      • Special Programs >
        • Bigs with Badges
        • African-American Mentoring
        • Hispanic Mentoring
        • Military Mentoring
    • 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
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    • Careers