Community-Based Mentoring
Our community-based mentoring program matches responsible adults with under-resourced kids from the community, providing the youth with an additional role model. The Big and Little meet together two to four times a month and spend quality time with one another. The minimum volunteer commitment is one year. It is up to the matches to decide where they will meet and what they will do, but we encourage them to engage in meaningful one-to-one activities. As with all programs Bigs receive on-going support from our staff to help you along the way.
Volunteering just 4 hours a month can ingnite potential in youth!
It's simple too. Big & Littles can share the kinds of activities they already like to do, such as:
Shooting hoops
Playing a board game
Going on a bike ride
Enjoying a pizza
Going to the park
Watching a movie
Baking cookies
And so much more!
Community Based Program Requirements
Child Requirements
(1) Reside in one of the Parishes listed below.
(2) Must be between 6 - 17 years of age at the time of enrollment.
(3) Must have a completed application and permission slip signed by a parent or legal guardian. Must complete the parent/youth enrollment and training process.
(4) Must agree to have contact with a Big Brothers Big Sisters employee on a monthly basis for the life of the mentoring relationship.
(5) Make a minimum of a 12-month commitment.
Volunteer Requirements
(1) Volunteers must reside in one of the Parishes listed below & be able to spend an average of 4 hours a month with their Little (about twice a month).
(2) Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
(3) Complete an orientation, submit an application, complete an interview with agency staff, and complete the screening process (layered criminal history record check, fingerprinting and two positive references). Volunteers must complete pre-match training and child safety/youth protection training.
(4) Make a minimum of a 12-month commiment.
(5) Must have your own transportation with car insurance in order to pick-up/ drop-off your Little.
(6) Must agree to have contact with a Big Brothers Big Sisters Staff Member on a monthly basis for the life of the mentoring relationship.
Acadiana Parishes We Serve
Lafayette Parish
St. Martin Parish
St. Landry Parish
Evangeline Parish
Acadia Parish
Iberia Parish
Vermilion Parish
Natchitoches Parish
