Volunteering at Big Brothers Big Sisters is fun and has a positive impact on a child’s life. Simply getting together to talk, laugh, and hang out on a consistent basis creates trust and builds a child’s self-esteem.
Please read through the following eligibility and commitment requirements to determine if you and our program are a good fit.
Volunteer Eligibility:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Reside within and be willing to drive to your Little within our service area (Portland metro area, including Vancouver, WA, Hillsboro and Gresham)
- Be willing and able to make at least a one-year commitment to the program.
- Be willing to provide social security number and complete a fingerprint background check.
- Be willing and able to meet with your Mentee two to four times per month.
- If you intend to drive your Little, you must possess at least the minimum limits of auto liability insurance (Car not required in any program).
- Have a safe driving record (no DUIs within the past five years; no more than two moving violations in the past year).
- Never been convicted of a felony.
- Must demonstrate current appropriate alcohol and drug use.