You don't have to be perfect to be the perfect Big Brother or Sister!

When you become a Big Brother or Big Sister, you’re going to make a difference and we guarantee that you’ll not only have fun mentoring, but it will change your life too. We firmly believe that there is nothing like seeing the growth of a child. Your guidance, support and understanding can help them develop, set and achieve their goals.

As a Big, you’ll have a chance to show your Little your world, all while experiencing theirs. Whether you take them to your favorite theater, catch a movie, visit the library or sightsee in a new community, connecting with a child (a Little) is a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
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All it takes is two outings a month to make a difference that will last a lifetime.

Have questions?  
Email Andrea Furtos at andrea.furtos@bbbswashtenaw.org or call 734-975-0933.  We're here to answer your questions and help you determine if BBBS is the right program for you.

Ready to get started? 

Great!.  A couple of questions to ask yourself before getting started...  
  • Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Are you in a stable place in your life?
  • Can you commit to the program for at least one year (understanding the enrollment and matching process could take several months)?
  • Will you be able to meet with your Little 2 times per month, every month for several hours?
  • Do you have a valid driver’s license and a reliable car? 

If you've answered YES to all of the above questions, sign up for an Upcoming Pre-Match Training HERE!
You will receive an email from a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member within 1-2 business days, confirming your RSVP, along with the volunteer application.  Please be sure to check your inbox and spam folders.  And bring a friend too!  If you know someone that you think would be a great Big, bring them to the orientation/training session with you.  We’re always in need of more mentors!

Other Ways to Volunteer and Make A Difference for BBBS

Event Photographer

Duties will include: event and activity photography, head shots, and other photography opportunities for marketing purposes of the organization. The time commitment would be 1-2 hours approximately 1-2x per month as requested in advance. You will require your own camera and accessories. We will need the final format of images to be digital for our use. To succeed in this volunteer position, the participant will have an artistic and creative eye to best capture our events and activities, reliable transportation, and a drive to exhibit the energy around our events, activities, and volunteers.
Storyteller

Duties will include: the production of stories to be distributed in marketing materials, on our website, and distributed to the media in the form of press releases. The time commitment will be on a project to project bases with pre-discussed timelines for completion of each project before the project begins. To succeed in this volunteer position, the participant will have a keen eye for grammar and editing, a creative approach to storytelling, and experience in journalistic writing.
For more information or to become a volunteer photographer or storyteller, contact Jennifer Spitler at (734) 975-0933.