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You’ll need your Driver’s License and three (3) references with contact info. It will take about 10 minutes to complete this application.

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Our participants come to us with a wide range of personal characteristics. We believe that participant eligibility shall be determined without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Basic Information

Contact ID

Enrollment ID

Contact Owner ID

Contact Owner Email

Legal First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Suffix

Maiden/Alias

Preferred Name

Birthdate

Gender

How do you identify?

Personal Pronouns

What pronouns do you use?

Race/Ethnicity

Select all that apply. (On a computer, hold down CTRL to select multiple options.)

Relationship Status

Do you have a driver's license?

Driver's License Number

Driver's License State

Driver's License Expiration Date

Contact Information

Preferred Email

Preferred Email Type

Secondary Email

Mobile Phone

Work Phone

Work Phone Extension

Home Phone

Preferred Phone

Best Time to Call

Mailing Address

Mailing Street Address

Mailing City

Mailing State

Mailing Zip Code

Mailing address is different from residential address

Physical Address

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Employment/Education Information

Employment Status

Name of Employer/School

Occupation/Student Status

Additional Information

In which area do you wish to volunteer?

Where did you hear about Big Brothers Big Sisters?

How did you hear about us?

Referral Detail ID

What prompted you to apply today?

References and Background Check

Please provide at least three references.
1) A reference from a Spouse or Live-In Significant Other is required. Substitute a family member if you are not married or do not live with a significant other.
2) A friend you have known for at least two full years is required.
3) A personal or professional reference is required.

Spousal/Familial Reference

Spousal/Familial Reference ID

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

Relationship to you

Years Known

Personal/Friend Reference

Personal/Friend Reference ID

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

Years Known

Must be a minimum of two full years.

Personal/Professional Reference

Personal/Professional Reference ID

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

Years Known

Authorization

I authorize Big Brothers Big Sisters to contact the references I entered above.

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Contact Information

Empower the next generation of Black leaders.

Mentorship is crucial in any community to improve academic and professional outcomes, but it is especially important in the Black community. Many Black youth have experienced trauma and discrimination. Their experiences make it difficult to trust others, and having a Black mentor provides a sense of representation that is essential for identity formation.

requirements to get involved:

Ways to Be a Big:

Big Brother
Big Sister
Big Couple
Big Family

Expectations

One-year commitment
4 hours over 2 visits/month

Requirements

Drivers license and vehicle

What makes a good Big?

Respect for young people
Active listening skills
Empathy and flexibility
Ability to see solutions & opportunities

Have questions? See FAQs on being a Big here. Or Schedule a Call.