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Welcome
Welcome to the "Big" online application!

As a Big, you will be matched with a Little who shares similar interests and is nearby.

The role of a Big is to be a friend, coach, and caring adult. We recommend that your child meets with their Big 2-4 times a month for a total of at least 4 hours.

We encourage Bigs and Littles to commit to a year-long relationship, but many matches decide to continue for several years with our support.

We offer structured/sponsored events and encourage free-to-low cost activities. While we share ideas through our social media and monthly newsletter, the activities done with the Big require prior approval from the Parent/Guardian.

All Matches and Parent/Guardians are supported by a team of BBBS Staff, providing a specialist to answer questions, assist with goal setting, offer advice, and suggest meaningful activities for the mentoring relationship.

As a caring and careful organization, we have administrative requirements for our Bigs, including background checks, motor vehicle records, and proof of auto insurance.

The application process takes around 15 minutes and is the first step to enrolling your child as a Big!

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Serving Massachusetts Communities In Central Mass & Metrowest Areas
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Please provide your Full Middle Name - No initials or abbreviations. Write N/A if you do not have a middle name.


Leave blank if none


VOLUNTEERS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO APPLY

Child safety is our priority. We request and require all applicants to submit this information to run national and state background checks. No dashes.





  • In addition to contacting you regarding the enrollment process, our program requires that volunteers be available to communicate with a staff member once a month to complete match support. 

  • Please  provide reliable forms of communication and indicate your preferred method of communication








Example: Work phone if it is available for incoming calls.



















File can be a screenshot, PDF, or picture


Please submit your declaration page detailing coverage. 
Please do not send your ID card. 

All volunteers must have coverage for bodily injuries to others with a minimum range of $100,000 - $300,000. 

If you do not have this coverage range, contact your insurer and request a change. This often has no effect on your premium cost.





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Additional Information



Why? Your answers help us better understand the communities we serve. This information is not used to determine acceptance into our programs.





Agency Weapons Policy

A Big who owns firearms or weapons and stores them at their residence or any other location will truthfully disclose this information to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest (BBBSCMMW). A firearm is defined as a weapon from which a shot it discharged by gunpowder. The Big must attest to the fact that any weapons, firearms, or ammunition ownership are licensed, permitted, registered, and handled in accordance with al the state and federal laws. The Big will lock firearms and weapons in a secure location whenever a Little is at or near the storage area. Ammunition will also be stored separately and be inaccessible to the Little. The Big will not carry a firearm while with their Little, regardless of whether the volunteer has a permit to carry a firearm. This includes no firearms in vehicles. 





References and Background Check

Previous Experience










Volunteer Experience











Please provide at least three references below including:
  • Your spouse or domestic partner OR a family member if you do not have a spouse, partner, or significant other.
  • Current or former employee or co-worker you have known for at least one year or someone from your school if you are a student
  • A friend or neighbor you have known for at least two years
Completing references' contact sometimes takes longer than we wish and can extend the enrollment process. Please notify your listed references to keep an eye on their email. 
Spousal/Familial Reference







Professional Reference







Minimum 1 year

Personal Reference






Minimum 2 years
Release of Information Authorization for Background Check
By my signature below, I hereby consent to the preparation by Sterling Volunteers, a consumer reporting agency located at 4511 Rockside Road, 4th Floor, Independence, OH 44131, 855-326-1820 Option 3, www.sterlingvolunteers.com, of background reports regarding me and the release of such reports to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central/Metrowest (BBBSCM) and its designated representatives, to assist BBBSCM in making an employment and/or volunteer/non-employee position decision involving me at any time after receipt of this authorization and throughout my employment and/or volunteer/non-employee position, to the extent permitted by law. To this end, I hereby authorize, without reservation, any state or federal law enforcement agency or court, educational institution, motor vehicle record agency, credit bureau or other information service bureau or data repository, or employer to furnish any and all information regarding me to Sterling Volunteers and/or BBBSCM itself, and authorize Sterling Volunteers to provide such information to BBBSCM. 


Background checks are renewed at a minimum of every three years.  
Release of Information Authorization of Driving Record from Massachusetts Department of Transportation Registry of Motor Vehicles
I authorize Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/MetroWest, Inc. ("BBBS" or the "Agency") to request my driving record from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Registry of Motor Vehicles.

I also give consent for the Agency to release my driving record to other interested parties, including insurance companies or agencies that provide insurance coverage to the Agency.

I understand that the Agency will use these records to evaluate my suitability for any driving duties related to my current position or the position for which I am applying.

Additionally, I consent to the review, evaluation, and use of any driving records or other motor vehicle records provided by me or others to the Agency.

This written consent satisfies all applicable Federal, State, or local laws regarding the release of driving records.
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