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Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Vision. All youth achieve their full potential.
In the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring model, the volunteer mentor commits to spending approximately three to five hours per week with the child for at least one year. Goals for the child are set with the BBBS staff during an initial interview held with the parent and child. Prior to acceptance into the program, youth undergo a screening process involving a written application, interviews with both parent(s) and child, and a home assessment. This process is intended to ensure that both child and parent are prepared and equipped to honor the high level of commitment required by the program
Mentor participants undergo an extremely rigorous screening process designed to protect children and youth by identifying and screening out applicants who are unlikely to honor their time commitment or form positive relationships with youths or who pose a safety risk. After acceptance as a volunteer, mentors undergo orientation and training. The specific training requirements vary from site to site but typically involve discussions on program rules, match expectations, relationship building, match activities, and communication skills.
