Volunteer Opportunities

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2) fill in your information and click submit
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WHY VOLUNTEER?

It’s the simple things in life that form our favorite memories. Bigs and Littles find that little moments truly are big magic. Think back to when you were a kid. Who was it that brought magic into your life just by being there? Who do you always remember with a smile?

Being a Big means being yourself and sharing the best part of yourself with a friend. Each of us had a special person who opened doors and widened our horizons. As a Big, you can do the same for a child.

Being a Big is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. It means a chance to gain a new friend, and see the world—and be seen-- through fresh new eyes. No matter where you are in life right now, being a Big will make it better.

There are many ways to get involved with BBBS. There are two core BBBS programs: Community-based mentoring and Big Brothers Big Sisters in Schools or school-based mentoring. Find the program or opportunity that best fits your schedule and interests!

Call (248) 569-0600 to volunteer.

COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING: Volunteers are matched with a child to share a variety of mutually enjoyable activities.

In the community-based program, volunteer Bigs provide children and youth – our Littles – individualized time and attention on a regular basis, typically 2-4 times a month, for 2-3 hours. Through time together that they schedule, filled with conversations and shared activities, they develop a relationship that helps youth manage the every day challenges that are part of growing up. During the time with their Big, children gain new skills, explore new interests and test behaviors that expand their experience base beyond their family or neighborhood.

What’s required of Bigs?
- Age: 18 years of age & older
- Vehicle with current auto insurance
- 1 year minimum time commitment

SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING: Adult volunteer mentors are matched with children at a specific elementary school to work one-on-one or in small groups to help students build academic, social and life skills.

For our after-school mentoring programs, we partner with elementary and middle schools that have a high school or a business located nearby from which we can recruit, screen, and train mentors. The mentors come to the school for at least one hour weekly to work with 1-3 students, ages 7 and up. Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) staff supervise the after-school sessions and provide tutoring guidance and social-skill building activities for the children and their mentors.

School-based mentoring provides opportunities for volunteers who wish to volunteer during the day and in a more structured setting. We primarily use high school-aged mentors in our after-school programs. This helps to expand and deepen the mentoring skills and volunteering experiences of these older students, while at the same time offering the younger students a mentor with whom they will enhance their social and academic skills. Everyone wins!

What’s required?
- Age: High school sophomore, junior or senior (16+)
- Personal transportation to & from site
- Corporate representative

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Give back in another way!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit (BBBS) offers many opportunities for people who want to give back to their community.

Here's how:

1. Office work (typing, filing, etc.)
2. Phone calls
3. Assist with mailings
4. Metro Area Council (MAC): Council consists of past and present Bigs who assist with fundraisers, aid in planning yearly events for matches and work at agency events such as summer picnic, holiday party, etc. Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month.
5. Bowl For Kids’ Sake (BFKS): This event takes place during the month of March and includes recruiting bowling teams, assisting staff at bowling houses, etc.
6. Celebrity Dinner: The dinner is usually held in the month of June and includes securing auction items for the silent auction, approaching companies for ads, assisting with set-up at dinner venue, etc.
7. Speaking engagements: Speak at corporations, churches, schools, children, parents and/or volunteers to recruit or train individuals
8. Other special talents/gifts

Click here for the Volunteer Opportunities form.