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JOIN OUR VILLAGE Mentors (Bigs) create a safe environment for youth (Littles). BBBSCI helps form meaningful relationships that broaden perspectives, provide positive influences and build the confidence youth need to set goals and pursue brighter futures. Build Real Relationships Foster Growth Make a Long-Lasting Impact Our intentional matching process evaluates personality, interests, and other factors to ensure the best chance of a long-term relationship between youth (Littles) and volunteer mentors (Bigs). Get Involved! 1. GET STARTED Volunteers: Sign up to be a mentor, and our team will work with you to determine if becoming a Big is the right next step. We ask our mentors for a one-year commitment at least. Parents/Guardians/Young Adults: Work with a child enrollment specialist to enroll your child in the program. BECOME A MENTOR 1. Visit bbbsia.org/be-a-big/. 2. Pick a program. 3. Complete form. 4. BBBSCI Staff will be in contact with next steps. 2. GET MATCHED Our intentional matching process evaluates personality, interests, and other factors to ensure the best chance of a strong relationship between our Bigs and Littles. We also conduct background checks, assessments, and interviews to establish the best chance of a safe, successful match. 3. EXPERIENCE THE IMPACT Both the youth’s and adult’s lives are transformed through the mentoring relationship. Youth get their eyes opened to a whole new world of possibilities, while mentors gain new perspectives and learn more about themselves as they make a real difference in their community. ENROLL YOUR CHILD 1. Visit bbbsia.org/enroll-a-child/. 3. Pick a program. 3. Complete form. 4. BBBSCI Staff will be in contact with next steps.

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