Bigs start something beautiful.
 Doing good is a beautiful thing. As a Big Sister, you can give a girl an opportunity to see beyond her everyday world and dream big. It’s good for your Little, as well as your community. And it can start with simply letting her enjoy the things you already love to do, but can grow into something bigger.
By just meeting 2 to 4 times a month, you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your friendship. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their lives. Play a board game. Make fun crafts. Hit the playground together. Just as your options are unlimited, so is your Little’s potential.
But don’t just take it from us. Go to our Real Life Stories of Bigs & Littles page for some amazing stories of what it means to be a role model. And if you still have questions, head over to our Big Sister FAQs for more answers.
Ready to be a Big Sister? Just fill out our simple online application. After you complete it, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you shortly.
For more information about being a Big Sister, please contact Andrew Snyder, Customer Relations Specialist, at 312-207-5602.
Steps to become a Big
- Start the volunteer process by clicking on the application link above.
- Provide a frequently used email address on your online application
- Receive specific steps via email from a BBBSMC staff person
- Provide additional information for a detailed background check and reference check
- Attend a volunteer orientation
- In-person interview following the completion of the background and reference checks
- Receive notification of acceptance into the program
Volunteers must meet the following criteria to be matched with a child in our Community Based Program:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Volunteers must meet one of the following residency criteria:
- Be a US citizen and lived in the US at least 12 months prior to applying
- If studying or working abroad, volunteer must provide Faculty Advisor or Direct Employer as a reference while abroad.
- Be a legal US resident for the past 2 years
- Have a valid student or workers visa for the past 2 years
- Commit to a minimum of a 1 year relationship, meeting 2-4 times a month
- Own a car and have a valid DL and proof of insurance (or provide proof of membership to a car-sharing program).
- Must have 3 years of experience driving with a valid DL.
- Be willing to drive up to 30 minutes to pick up your Little
- Allow the agency to conduct a thorough Criminal Background and Driving Motor vehicle Check
- Pay a one-time application fee of $27
Volunteers must meet the following criteria to be matched with a child in our Site Based Program:
- Be at least 18 years
old.
- Volunteers must meet
one of the following residency criteria:
- Be a US citizen and
lived in the US at least 12 months prior to applying
- If studying or working
abroad, volunteer must provide Faculty Advisor or Direct Employer as a
reference while abroad.
- Be a legal US resident
for the past 2 years
- Have a valid student or
workers visa for the past 2 years
- Be willing to commit to
program on a weekly basis.
- Be able to attend the
entire program meeting for a minimum of 1 school year, usually
October-May.
- Be able to participate
in regular phone contacts with a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff person.
- Volunteers provide their
own transportation to and from the program meetings
For more information about being a Big Sister, please contact Andrew Snyder, Customer Relations Specialist, at 312-207-5602.
Know someone who’d be a great Big Brother?
At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re always looking for more men to be mentors. Fact is, we have boys ready and waiting to be matched with a role model. So tell the guys you know to sign up to become Bigs. They can do all the fun things they love to do already, like play video games, go fishing, even play football—only now they'd get to enjoy it with a child who can truly benefit from it. Read more about being a Big Brother.
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