Become a Big Brothers Big Sisters
Ambassador
Lead, inspire, and recruit the next generation of mentors.
Real leadership experience. Real community impact.
One conversation at a time.
The Program
What is the Ambassador Program?
BBBSMT Ambassadors are passionate community advocates who go out to recruit the mentors — “Bigs” — who change the lives of young people. You don’t mentor directly. You make mentorship possible at scale.
Every Big you recruit means one more child gets the consistent, caring adult they need to thrive. You are the pipeline.
- Host outreach events on campus, at workplaces, and in faith communities
- Share the BBBS mission through presentations, tabling, and social media
- Actively recruit and refer potential mentors (“Bigs”) to the program
- Build lasting partnerships with campus organizations and community groups
- Track your referrals and see the mentorship matches you helped create
Why Join
What You'll Get Out of This
This isn’t a résumé line. It’s a launchpad — with measurable outcomes you can point to.
Leadership & Career Growth
Real-world recruiting, public speaking, and outreach experience that translates directly to professional leadership roles.
High-demand Skill
Direct Impact
You’re not just volunteering — you’re scaling mentorship access. Every Ambassador directly increases the number of matches created.
Quantifiable outcomes
Powerful Network
Connect with BBBS staff, community leaders, corporate partners, and a cohort of driven peers who are just as invested as you are.
Community access
Résumé Value
Leave with a measurable impact — mentors recruited, events hosted, matches enabled at a nationally renown community organization.
Numbers you own
Day-to-Day Reality
What You'll Actually Do
Outreach
- Campus and org presentations
- Tabling at events and fairs
- Social Media Storytelling
Recruitment
- Identify potential mentors in your network
- Convert interest into applications
- Work with Recruitment Team to follow up on referrals
Advocacy
- Represent the BBBS brand publicly
- Share personal stories and data
- Build org-level partnerships
- Amplify mission at every opportunity
- College service days
- Community Festivals
- Church volunteer fairs
- Pride Festival
- Black History Month Expo
- Restaurant or Gym Give Back Events
- Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Fairs
- Event Expos
- Community days
100+
Youth in Middle Tennessee ready to be matched
52%
Of mentored youth are less likely to skip school
91%
Of mentored youth feel an increased sense of belonging
3x
Mentored youth are 3x more likely to pursue post-secondary education or training opportunities
Every Ambassador helps create new matches. The child waiting for a mentor today — you’re the reason they find one.
Join the Team
Apply to Become an Ambassador
Applications open April 27, 2026 and are due May 22, 2026
1
Submit Application
2
Short Interview
A member of the Recruitment Team will reach out to you after you apply to schedule a 30 minute virtual interview.
3
Onboarding Day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about our Ambassador Program
What's the Time Commitment?
Ambassadors are asked to commit to one visibility or community event per month. These events take place in any of our eight counties and can be morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend events. We will work with your schedule to assign you events each month. We also recognize that some months are busier than others, holidays occur, or colleges are on break. Each Ambassador is asked to complete one event per month but has to complete a minimum of 10 over the course of their 1 year term.
Do I Need Prior Experience?
No. We provide full training before your first event. All you need is passion for mentorship and the willingness to talk to people.
Is This Paid or Volunteer?
You are volunteering your time as part of this program; however, we will provide a total stipend of $500 for the year paid in two installments halfway through your term and at the conclusion to account for your commute to events.
Can I do this while in school or working full-time?
Absolutely — most Ambassadors are students or working professionals. The flexible commitment is built for busy people. You set your own schedule with your coordinator.
What support will I get?
A dedicated BBBS staff coordinator, full toolkit (slides, talking points, event materials), a peer cohort, and monthly check-ins. You’re not figuring this out alone.
Do I need to be or Become a Big to be an Ambassador?
You do not have to be an active Big to be an Ambassador; however, only Bigs, Littles, or Parent/Guardians who have completed at least one match cycle (considered at minimum a one-time Alumni) are eligible to be Ambassadors.