How do you qualify for Big Brothers Big Sisters?

ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST

Be at least 18 years old.
Be willing and able to make at least a one-year commitment to the program.
Be willing and able to meet with your Little Brother/Little Sister for the required time commitment.
Possess a valid driver’s license and current car insurance.

Do you get paid to be a Big Brother Big Sister?

The average Big Brothers Big Sisters salary ranges from approximately $35,288 per year for a Partnership Specialist to $88,350 per year for a Director. The average Big Brothers Big Sisters hourly pay ranges from approximately $18 per hour for a Match Support Specialist to $21 per hour for a Program Coordinator.

How old do I have to be to be a big sister?

What is a “Big”? Bigs are volunteer mentors, ages 18+ (16-17 year olds accepted with parent permission in the School Based program) and come from diverse backgrounds just like our Littles. They are regular people, just like you. You don’t need any special degrees or job skills.

Where does Big Brothers Big Sisters money go?

Our matches are funded by charitable donations from individuals, grants, foundations, companies, and special events. The majority of donations go directly to program services, which funds our service delivery model from beginning to end.

What is the age limit for Big Brother?

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Before you even begin filling out the online application, you should first see if you meet the eligibility requirements. You need to be at least 21, a U.S. citizen, and in excellent physical and mental health.

How often do Big Brothers Big Sisters meet?

2-4 times per month
The mentor and youth typically meet for 2-4 times per month for at least a year, and engage in activities of their choosing (e.g. studying, cooking, playing sports). The typical meeting lasts 3-4 hours.

Is Big Sister correct?

“Big sister” is informal.

What is a big sister?

1 : an older sister. 2 : a woman who serves as a companion, mother figure, and role model for a girl.

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What is the Big Brother Big Sister?

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ community-based mentoring program matches youths age 6-18, predominantly from low-income, single-parent households, with adult volunteer mentors who are typically young (20-34) and well-educated (the majority are college graduates).

Is it OK to say Big Brother?

1 Answer. It’s a correct (and common) usage. At least throughout America, native speakers tend to say “big brother” to mean “elder brother”. (I would suggest that “big brother” is far more common than “older brother” which is more common than “elder brother”, all meaning the same thing.)

Who are Big Brothers Big Sisters of America?

As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country.

How to enroll your child in Big Brothers Big Sisters?

To get more information about enrolling your child with Big Brothers Big Sisters, fill out the form below, and we’ll pass along your information to the agency that serves your area. A staff member will contact you about the next steps in the process.

Why are Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee important?

We create mentoring programs to provide youth throughout Middle Tennessee with strong, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that help them reach their full potential. Our mentoring programs have positively impacted young people’s lives for over 50 years, leading them to bigger and better futures.

Are there role models for Big Brothers Big Sisters?

At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re always looking for more men to be mentors. We have boys ready and waiting to be matched with a role model. So tell the guys you know to sign up to become Bigs.