Enroll a Child
As a parent, you recognize the potential of your child better than anyone. By giving your child the opportunity to be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, you’re starting them down a path to an even brighter, more promising future.
It all starts with the right role models. And Big Brothers Big Sisters is the place to start a relationship with one.
For over 50 years, we’ve been able to recruit, screen, match, and support mentoring relationships that have changed the lives of thousands of young people across our community. Making the best possible match between a Little and Big is critical to the growth and development of a child. But before we begin the matching process, we start by thoroughly screening potential volunteer Bigs.
SAFETY FROM THE START
Making the best possible match between a Little and Big is critical to the growth and development of a child. But before we begin the matching process, we start by thoroughly screening potential volunteer Bigs.
Big Brothers Big Sisters National Standards of Excellence require each volunteer to complete an extensive screening process that includes:
- Completion of an application
- An orientation and training process that outlines the individualized needs of your child and provides information and resources on how to encourage your child's development.
- An in-person interview
- Fingerprinting and reference checks
Big Brothers Big Sisters also provides child safety tips to you and your child, and we welcome your questions and feedback. Throughout the life of the match, our professional staff will be in ongoing communication with you, your child, and your child's Big. It's the best way to build a strong relationship that will have the greatest impact on your child's future success.