How to Get Involved With Big Brothers Big Sisters

Getting involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters will require at least three to five hours per week from you. While the time commitment can be a little overwhelming at first, the rewards are sure to make it worth the effort. If you want to help, but don't think you would have the time to be a "Big" in Big Brothers Big Sisters, the organization can use your help in other tasks, as well. You can dontate your time and services to the organization in their office by answering phones and handling mailings then you can donate as much as time as you have available.

Instructions

1. Fill out an application. In order to get an interview and go through the process of getting involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters, you will need to fill out the application first. It can be found online on the website or at any location of the organization (see Resources below).

2. Go to the interview. You will be called for an interview by one of the staff members after they look over your application. After the interview you will be asked to authorize a background check. In order to work voluntarily for Big Brothers Big Sisters, you have to pass a background check to ensure the safety of the children.

3. Go to an orientation. This will be an information session that will give you advice on how to treat the girl or boy you are matched with as well as recommendations on what to do. Suggestions will be given for fun activities, such as going to the movie theater or a baseball game.

4. Go through a screening process. This is when the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization decides which child you will be matched with. This is based on your age and sex. The age requirement is to be at least 21 years of age or older.

5. Continue to go through workshops and trainings coordinated through the organization. It ensures quality time spent with the child. There are also regular contacts made either by phone or in person by a staff member. This is to make sure you and the child are getting along and your time is benefiting the child.

6. Donate your time for fundraising events and office work. This is where you can help the program develop by helping other children that have no older brothers or sisters.

Resources

• Big Brothers Big Sisters