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Volunteer Training - Contents

Is Mentoring for You?

An Orientation to Mentoring at Big Brothers Big Sisters

All children and youth need someone to look up to. More than this, they require someone to provide guidance and advice, to give attention and praise - not to mention someone to have fun with! Children and youth can get this support from parents or caregivers, siblings, teachers, coaches - and also from volunteer mentors! The children and youth who come to Big Brothers Big Sisters seek an adult role model to talk to, learn from, and share experiences with. There may be dozens, if not hundreds of children and youth in your community right now who would like to welcome a caring role model into their lives. Could you provide this kind of support to a child or youth?

Did You Know?

Mentoring is about being a friend to a child or youth. You'd be amazed at what a little friendship, attention and gentle guidance can bring to the life of a child!
Volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters is fun, easy, and benefits both the mentors and the child or youth they are matched with! But there are also important requirements and responsibilities that come along with mentoring, so it is not for everyone. The purpose of this orientation is to provide you with the information you need to determine whether mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters is something that is right for you. The orientation also provides guidance on how to proceed if you decide that mentoring with us is something that you would like to pursue.

Mentoring with BBBS needs to be a long term commitment with one child or youth.

True or False?

False. There are different types of mentoring opportunities at Big Brothers Big Sisters to suit different interests and life situations. Check out the Mentoring Opportunities at BBBS page for more information.

Section Contents

  • Mentoring 101
    Find out what mentoring is all about, what it means to be a mentor and how volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters has affected one mentor's life.
  • How Mentoring Helps Children and Youth
    Learn about how mentoring affects the lives of children and youth, and read testimonials from Little Brothers, Little Sisters and their families.
  • Mentor Requirements and Responsibilities
    Become familiar with the requirements for becoming a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor, and the responsibilities that come with mentoring, including important responsibilities related to child safety.
  • Mentoring Opportunities at BBBS
    Discover the diverse types of mentoring opportunities available at Big Brothers Big Sisters, and find out which type of mentoring may suit you best.
  • Self-Assessment Checklist
    See if mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters is a good fit for you.
  • Become a BBBS Mentor!
    Think mentoring is for you? Learn about the steps involved in becoming a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor.
  • Contact Your Local BBBS Agency
    Get in touch with your local agency for more information, and start the process of becoming a mentor.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    Still have questions? The answers may be here.
  • Helpful Links
    Links to other helpful information and resources.
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