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
Volunteer to Defend PotentialWhat if every child fulfilled their potential? Think how amazing that would be. Now, you can start more Littles on the path to big things.
Anything is Possible
81% of former Littles surveyed agree their Big gave them hope & changed their perspective of what they thought possible.
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