Be a Defender of Potential
Become a Big
Begin YOUR BIG Journey
You can be the difference
All youth have potential, they just need someone to defend it. One-to-one mentoring provides young people with the support and opportunities they need to help build successful futures. Our Littles dream big, and our mentors empower them to reach their fullest potential.
There are a lot of Littles who want a positive role model in their life. We need more mentors to ignite the power and promise of our youth. As a Big, you’ll change a young person’s life, but they’ll also change yours.
98%
of Bigs feel "confident in their ability to handle the challenges of being a mentor"
10
average hours of training and professional coaching for volunteers in their first year as a mentor
90%
of our Littles say their Big is the stable and supportive adult in their life
We're bigger together
Steps to becoming a Big
Step One
Fill out an inquiry form
Let us know you’re interested in volunteering with us by filling out the form above.
Step Two
Complete an application
Once we receive and review your inquiry, we’ll send you an application where you’ll provide the additional information needed, personal references, and sign the required forms.
Step Three
Volunteer orientation
Take a deeper dive into your selected program and learn more about the matching process, program expectations, and scenarios you may encounter as a mentor.
Step Four
Interview
We’ll get to know more about you to determine if our program is a good fit and to help us make the best match possible between you and a mentee if you become a Big.
Step Five
Volunteer Onboarding
While waiting for the right match, you’ll complete a series of online training to better prepare for being a mentor.
Step Six
Matching
A lot of thought and intention goes into our matching process, so wait times can vary. We match mentors based on the best fit for you, the child, and their family.
Meet With Us
Sign Up for An InFo Call
Learn more about becoming a Big and the wide variety of programs we offer that suit your schedule and personal interests.
Interested in becoming a mentor?
Fill out the inquiry form to let us know you’re interested in volunteering with us and if you’d like to learn more about being a mentor before filling out an application. Once we receive and review your inquiry, we’ll send you the full application.
THE BIG CIRCLE REFERRAL PROGRAM
Already a Big? We need your help finding more mentors like you. For every volunteer you refer who completes the orientation, you’ll get recognized and rewarded. The more volunteers you refer, the bigger the perks.
Already have someone in mind? Fill out the referral form.
