Volunteer to start something

Bigs start something beautiful.

Doing good is a beautiful thing. As a Big Sister, you can give a girl an opportunity to see beyond her everyday world and dream big. It’s good for your Little, as well as your community. And it can start with simply letting her enjoy the things you already love to do, but can grow into something bigger.

For just a few hours, a couple times a month, you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your friendship. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their lives. Play a board game. Make fun crafts. Hit the playground together. Just as your options are unlimited, so is your Little’s potential.

But don’t just take it from us. Go to our Real Life Stories of Bigs & Littles page for some amazing stories of what it means to be a role model. And if you still have questions, head over to our Big Sister FAQs for more answers.

Volunteer Eligibility: To see full list of eligibility requirements please proceed to application Must be 21+

•  Must have valid IN driver's license and valid car insurance 
•  No citations for DUI (drug or alcohol), reckless driving or license suspension in the past 3 years
•  Must be free from alcohol/drug dependency for at least 3 years
•  Must be willing to disclose medical/mental health history that might affect your ability to mentor a child

Ready to be a Big Sister? Just fill out our simple online application. After you complete it a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you within two business days and walk you through the following steps to complete your application.

• provide references
• go through a background check; including National Sex Offender, Criminal and Driving record  
• participate in an in-person interview
• participate in one Mentor Training Orientation  

For more information about being a Big, please contact Laura Halt, Director, Volunteer Engagement & Training, at lhalt@bbbsci.org or 317-472-3730.

Know someone who’d be a great Big Brother?
At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re always looking for more men to be mentors. Fact is, we have boys ready and waiting to be matched with a role model. So tell the guys you know to sign up to become Bigs. They can do all the fun things they love to do already, like play video games, go fishing, even play football—only now they'd get to enjoy it with a child who can truly benefit from it. Read more about being a Big Brother.