BBBSY Community-Based / Site-Plus Bigs (OJJDP)

Baltimore City

Big Brothers Big Sisters is dedicated to creating safe, enduring mentoring relationships that change the lives of children for the better, forever. And we need YOUR help: Over 1,000 children in Maryland are waiting for their Big. Let’s get started! Community-based and Site-based Plus BIGS commit to meet with their Little for at least one calendar year, 2-3 times a month. Community-based Bigs share meaningful activities with their Little in the community. Site-based Plus Bigs will interact with their Little during scheduled site program sessions in addition to meeting for activities in a community setting. Site-based programming is typically held at a designated site such as a school or Y Family Center. -Site-based program sessions will be 1-2 times per month for 45 to 60 minutes. -Sessions are facilitated by BBBSY Site Program Specialists, who provide programming and match support. -Programming takes place in a group setting but there is an emphasis on relationship building within each 1:1 match. Screening: 1. Complete a face-to-face interview (Virtually or In-person) 2. Volunteers must agree to a background check 3. Three references must be provided (supervisor and spouse/partner or family member) 4. Volunteers must complete pre-match training *Additional volunteer policies will be shared during the interview.

303 W. Chesapeake Ave. Baltimore, Maryland 21204 United States

For questions regarding being a BIG, please contact Sharyl Smith or Sean Gore at sharylsmith@ymaryland.org, seangore@ymaryland.org.

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BBBSY Community-Based / Site-Plus Bigs (OJJDP)