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Community-Based Mentoring

Community-based mentoring is the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters program and is open to anyone over the age of 18 years of age. They must be able to commit to meeting with a child 2-4 times per month for at least one year and must have a valid driver's license and adequate transportation with liability insurance as required by the State of Arkansas. As a volunteer they must also have a home environment that is suitable for a child.

The enrollment process of a volunteer involves completing an application, an in-person interview and orientation with a staff member, a home assessment, the following background checks: the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Human Services, FBI Background Checks through SafetyNET, and three references.

Once an interview takes place, it takes about 4-6 weeks to process all references and background checks. Because Big Brothers Big Sisters matches Bigs with Littles according to like interests and hobbies, the match process may also take some time.

Some of the things community-based matches take part in include: attending Razorback games,going to the movies, attending theatre performances, etc.

                                                                                                                      



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