CHANGE A LIFEWe’re always looking for people eager to positively impact a child and improve their community at the same time. By becoming a Big at BBBS of Marquette & Alger Counties, you could help change the future of a child and probably change yours too! One-on-one mentoring is one of the most impactful volunteer experiences you can have.
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For a few hours, a couple 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 life. Play a board game. Make fun crafts. Attend a sporting event. Take a hike up Sugarloaf. Your options are unlimited, and so is your Little’s potential. But don’t just take it from us. If you still have questions, head over to our FAQs for more answers.
Ready to be a Big? Just fill out an application. After you complete it, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you to discuss the next steps of enrollment. So many of our Bigs tell us that becoming a Big was the best decision they ever made. What are you waiting for?
Ready to be a Big? Just fill out an application. After you complete it, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you to discuss the next steps of enrollment. So many of our Bigs tell us that becoming a Big was the best decision they ever made. What are you waiting for?
ROLE MODELS MAKE AN IMPACT
Studies show that children who have role models are more likely to improve in school and in their relationships with family and friends, and less likely to skip school or use illegal drugs or alcohol. Students who are successful in school are less likely to drop out, abuse drugs, or commit crimes.
It doesn’t take special skills, lots of money, or any specific personality type. All it takes is someone who will stand with a child as a friend and ally — someone who will help clear the path to their biggest possible future. All they need is you by their side to become the person they were already meant to be. You’ve got what it takes, and we want you on the team. Join us in our mission to create life-changing friendships.
It doesn’t take special skills, lots of money, or any specific personality type. All it takes is someone who will stand with a child as a friend and ally — someone who will help clear the path to their biggest possible future. All they need is you by their side to become the person they were already meant to be. You’ve got what it takes, and we want you on the team. Join us in our mission to create life-changing friendships.
HOW TO BECOME A BIG - ENROLLMENT PROCESS
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STEP 1: ORIENTATION & APPLICATION
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STEP 2: IN PERSON INTERVIEW
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Complete the online orientation. Our orientation walks you through the expectations of being a Big.
Complete an application. This is the first step to get the enrollment process started. Once the application is completed, BBBS staff will contact you to schedule an interview. |
This step allows us to make the best quality match possible based on a variety of factors such as distance, interests, and commonalities.
This normally takes place at your home. |
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STEP 3: PRE-MATCH TRAINING
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STEP 4: ASSESSMENT
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After you have completed the interview our staff will schedule you for your pre-match training, either online or in person. This gives you some good tips on working with kids, setting boundaries, etc. We may have other in person or online training that occurs later in the match.
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While you are completing your training, our enrollment staff will be working to complete your references and background checks.
Matching our youth with a safe adult is our #1 priority. |
