What is the process for becoming a Big?
The process is very simple and easy! To become a Big Brother or Sister, a volunteer needs to fill out an application (Mentor Inquiry Form) and provide BBBS with three references. The agency then performs background checks and one of our staff, an Enrollment Professional, will interview the volunteer to find out their preferences for a match, such as age, interests, personality and location. Based on these specifics the Enrollment Professional selects one of our unmatched children who they think would be a good match and will preview the Little with the volunteer. After hearing about the child, the volunteer can decide whether or not they’d like to be matched to that specific Little. Then the parent is given the volunteer’s profile. If the parent approves, the volunteer and the Enrollment & Match Professional will meet with the child and parent and make the match.
