Volunteer to start something

Go big.

We’re always looking for people eager to positively impact a child and improve the community at the same time. And right now is no different. Big Brothers are in high demand.

In as little as one hour once a week, you can give a "Little" the invaluable gift of your friendship. By simply changing his perspective of what the world can offer, you can start changing a life. 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. And learn why so many are now saying, “I get back so much more than I give.”

A call to men of color.
Disproportionately the children we serve and those waiting to be matched are Hispanic and Native 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.

• provide references
• participate in an in-person interview
• go through a background check
• attend volunteer orientation

For more information about being a Big, please contact Karrie Craig, Lead Enrollment Specialist, at kcraig@bbbsnn.org or (775) 352-3202 x106.