​WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A BIG OR BIG COUPLE. IT IS A POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE THAT GIVES THE INVALUABLE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP. HERE ARE THE BASIC STEPS WE NEED EACH OF OUR VOLUNTEER APPLICANTS TO COMPLETE.

1

Contact our staff to learn more. 

2

Attend an information session.

3

Complete an application.

4

Participate in an in-home interview. 

5

Attend a training session. 

6

Be matched!

​OUR LITTLES DESERVE THE BEST

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM
Bigs must be 19 years of age or older, have a valid driver’s license and be willing to commit to a long-term volunteer experience (minimum one-year, however, most friendships last much longer).
They must also do the following:

• Participate in a Volunteer Information Session
• Complete the Volunteer Enrollment Process
• ​Initiate contact with your Little on a consistent basis to schedule activities
• Meet consistently with your Little for at least 12 months
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Big Brothers Big Sisters staff

We value diversity, and no person will be denied equal opportunity to volunteer because of race, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

OUR PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY BASED
The Community Based Program matches youth ages 6-18 with caring, positive, committed, adult role models. The youth (Little) and mentor (Big) meet in the community 2-4 times per month for a minimum of 4 hours. They spend time exploring activities they already enjoy and trying some new ones. 

SCHOOL BASED
The School Based Program pairs a high school sophomore, junior, or senior (BIG) with a child (Little) in elementary school. The Big and Little spend 45-60 minutes per week one-on-one eating lunch, playing games, or shooting hoops in the gym. The BIG must have their own transportation and is asked to meet at the same time on the same day each week. 

BIGS WITH BADGES
The Bigs with Badges program aims to recruit local law enforcement to serve as mentors to youth in our local community. The program is part of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ national initiative to bridge divides in communities and create a positive impact on both our law enforcement officers and our youth.

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU . . .

Contact us to learn more about Being a Big!

Find us at our new location!
715 W Anna Street
Grand Island, NE 68801

308.384.3456