Volunteering

Volunteering is fun! Being a "Big Brother" or "Big Sister" is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things you will ever do!

Volunteer Process

The interview typically takes about an hour and takes place at either the volunteer's home or place of business, or a BBBS office. During the interview, a staff member provides an orientation for the volunteer, explaining the program in greater detail, helping the volunteer to determine which program option is the best fit for them, and answering any questions the volunteer may have. The next part of the interview consists of a questionnaire designed to help us get to know the volunteer better and to determine what type of "Little" would be the best fit for them. There is also a portion of the questionnaire devoted to assessing the volunteer's home environment. At the interview, the volunteer also fills out several background check forms. The interview process may also include a follow-up interview and an in-person home visit.

BBBS staff members maintain regular contact with the parent, child, and volunteer involved in a match relationship. This allows the participants to share their match experiences, and any concerns and questions they may have with a member of the agency. It also allows for individualized volunteer training needs, addressing specific questions a volunteer may have about their mentoring experience.

Currently Accepting Applications For

Washington County Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Big Couples, and Big Families for Community-based Program

Benton County Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Big Couples for our Community-based Program

Washington County Big Brothers and Big Sisters for Site-based Program

Bentonville and Siloam Springs Big Brothers and Big Sisters for Site-based Programs

Community-based Mentoring

Be a Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple or Big Family!

Meet with a child 2-4 times a month for a couple of hours at a time.

Go to the mall, wash the car, shoot hoops, go to the park, watch a movie, play video games, do crafts or any other activity your match enjoys!

Site-based Mentoring

Meet with a child once a week for about one hour one of our partner sites
(Fayetteville: Owl Creek school, Washington Elementary, Donald W. Reynolds' Boys and Girls Club; Bentonville: Mary Mae Jones Elementary, R.E. Baker Elementary; Siloam Springs: Allen Elementary, Southside Elementary, Siloam Springs Middle School)

Eat lunch, play games, help with homework, read a book or go to recess!

Big Brothers Big Sisters at the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Registered Student Organization is dedicated to helping recruit volunteers for the Northwest Arkansas agency, by hosting recruitment events and activities on the UA campus. Any student at the U of A is welcome as a member.

Members help with events and assist with recruitment.

A number of the members themselves are Bigs.

Contact the BBBS RSO at the email address, bbbs@uark.edu.

For More Information about Volunteer Opportunities

Call (479) 756-5683

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