Volunteer to start something

Be a Big Brother—give a Little something backYou have the opportunity to start something incredible right here in our community. By joining forces with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County you have the ability to not only impact a child’s life now, but for years to come. Become a Big Brother and help give a young boy a new perspective on life by empowering him to achieve his dreams and reach his full potential!

Go big.

We’re always looking for people eager to positively impact a child and improve their community at the same time. And, right now is no different. Big Brothers are in high demand. So, Start Somethin Today -- help us match every boy in Washtenaw County with a Big Brothers who wants one.

For a few hours, a couple times a month, you can give a Little the invaluable gift -- your friendship. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their lives. And sometimes it’s as simple as playing video games, going to a museum, or just hanging out together.

Why do we need Big Brothers?
More than 70% of our children waiting for a Big are boys, but only 3 out of every 10 inquiries to volunteer come from men. Research shows that having the positive influence of a Big Brother makes a real difference in a boy's life. So join the hundreds of thousands of volunteers that give a young person someone to look up to...Become a Big Brothers! And learn why so many are now saying, “I get back so much more than I give.”

A call to men of color.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County needs men of all races, but especially, men of color. Disproportionately the children we serve and those waiting to be matched are African-American boys. Their parents seek our support, knowing a Big Brother can recognize their son's potential and model positive choices that put him on the path for success in and out of school.

But don’t just take it from us. Check out some Real Life Stories of Bigs & Littles right here. And if you still have questions, head over to our Big Brother FAQs for more answers.

Ready to be a Big Brother? Just fill out our simple online application. After you complete it, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you shortly. You'll need to:

Be 18, and have a car (for community program)
Provide references
Participate in an in-person interview
Go through a background check

For more information about being a Big Brother, please contact Chad Allee, Program Supervisor, at callee@bbbswashtenaw.org or 734-975-0933 x 103.