BE A BIG
YOU ARE THE RIGHT FIT
To be a Defender of Potential if...
Basic Requirements:
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Be 21 years of age or older
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Have a valid driver’s license
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Willing to commit to a minimum one-year experience
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Reside within Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne County, Michigan
Potential Bigs must also be willing to do the following:
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Participate in a Volunteer Orientation
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Complete the Volunteer Enrollment Process
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Work with BBBS staff during the matching process
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Connect with your Little regularly and meet consistently for at least four hours per month
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Maintain ongoing communication with the Big Brothers Big Sisters staff
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Complete additional training as requested
Methods to Ignite Potential:
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Be a lifelong learner
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Commit to an anti-bias mindset
INQUIRE ONLINE
Submit your basic information to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit, or find your local chapter!
ATTEND ORIENTATION
Learn more about the program and expectations of being a mentor.
FILL OUT APPLICATION
After you complete the orientation, you will be sent the full application to become a Big.
COMPLETE INTERVIEW
We will schedule a time for an interview with one of our Enrollment Specialists.
GET MATCHED!
Once your application and interview are approved, you will be matched with a Little to start mentoring!
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit is conducting trainings and match meetings virtually when possible to maintain adherence to CDC and State of Michigan guidelines to protect the health and safety of our volunteers, youth, families, and staff.