Youth Inquiry Form

Big Brothers Big Sisters

MISSION:

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.


WHAT WE DO: 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington is committed to igniting the potential of youth in our community. We pair a volunteer mentor one-to-one with a youth and we call this a "match". Once matched, mentors, or "Bigs," develop a positive mentoring relationship with their youth, "Littles." It’s that simple. We have many programs in which one-to-one mentoring can make a positive impact!

WHERE WE SERVE:

We serve families and mentors in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties in Washington state.


WHO WE SERVE:

Our participants come to us with a wide range of personal characteristics. We believe that participant eligibility shall be determined without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Program Information

More program information can be found on our website: 

https://www.swwabigs.org/programs/ 


Community-based Program
Youth ages 7-17 meet with an adult mentor and do activities they both enjoy. Community-based matches meet 2-4 times a month when it is convenient for the Big and Little. Parent/guardian support is essential for a safe and lasting match.

At minimum, parent/guardians must: 

  • Work with Bigs to arrange outings at least 2-4 times a month 
  • Prepare the Little for the activity
  • Monitor the match for safety by talking to the Little before and after each activity
  • Contact BBBS staff with any concerns or questions 
  • Complete monthly calls with BBBS staff regarding the match (15-30 min)

Site-based Program
Youth in elementary school or middle school meet with an adult or high-school-aged mentor. Site-based matches meet 3-4 times a month at a specific site, school, or community center. All matches are supervised by BBBS or school/site staff. 

At minimum, parent/guardians must: 
  • Complete this application
  • Approve program participation 
Career Mentoring Exploration Program 
Youth ages 15-21 meet with an adult mentor from a specific career. CME matches meet 1 time a month from 3-5 pm at a workplace. They learn about careers within a specific industry. All matches are supervised by BBBS or school/site staff. Transportation can be provided, if needed. 

At minimum, parent/guardians must: 
  • Complete this application
  • Approve program participation 


Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Nombre 

Apellido

Correo electrónico  (If you do not have an email address, please put swwabigs.program@swwabigs.org)

Número del celular 

Código postal

Condado

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Consent
I understand that submitting this form indicates that I am interested in more information about enrolling my youth in the BBBS program. I consent to BBBS staff reaching out to me via the contact information I have provided. 

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