To Volunteer
How to Volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters has a variety of opportunities for those who want to volunteer. Click on the links below to read descriptions of our programs as well as to start the volunteering process online.
All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Hopewell High Schoolers, ages 15 and up, can work in a site-based program through our Tri-Cities office
Online Volunteer Inquiry
Do you want to be a Big? It’s a rewarding experience and you can begin the process by clicking here. A member of our staff will contact you shortly.
Application Packet
Download the application forms you need by clicking on the links below. Simply print them out, complete the sections indicated, and then send them in. You can fax them to (804) 261-4941,
e-mail them to gclarke@bigbrobigsis.com, or mail them to:
Attn: Gayle Clarke
5511 Staples Mill Rd., Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 261-4940
If you need a copy of Adobe Acrobat reader, click here.
Application Form - BBBS Application PDF
Complete everything in full and make sure to complete the auto insurance information on the bottom of page one.
Release Form for Criminal History Background Check
http://www.vsp.state.va.us/downloads/SP167.pdf
Complete ONLY section III, where it states "Print clearly name to be searched", and we will do the rest.
Release Form for DMV Background Check
http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/pdf/dL93.pdf
Complete ONLY the "Subject's Personal Information" & "Subject's Driving Information" sections. We will do the rest. (Note: This is only for drivers with licenses issued by the State of Virginia.)
Volunteer Pre-Interview Questionnaire
preinterview.pdf
Complete this questionnaire so that we can know a little bit about you before the interview.
Volunteer Interest Poll
volinterestpoll.pdf
Mark the activities which interest you, so that we can locate a Little Brother/Sister with similar interests.
Volunteer Opportunities
Community-Based Program
Befriend a child through consistent visits for a minimum of 12 months. Talk, play games, bicycle, read, run errands and attend community events or agency-sponsored activities. The possibilities are endless, and we welcome your interest! Our Match Support Team professionally supports each growing relationship, called a match. You are never alone.
Site-Based Program
Come to a school and meet for one hour a week with your Little Brother or Little Sister. Read, work on a project, play games or just eat lunch and talk. Our Match Support Team professionally supports each match. We currently have 14 sites in Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Counties, as well as in Hopewell and Petersburg.
Special Events
Throughout the year, BBBS of Greater Richmond & the Tri-Cities sponsors many events for our matches, their families, and the community at large. Our best known event is the Duck Race, IN addition to our annual Duck Race, we have added our Duck Walk and Waddle. All funds raised from both of these events will also go toward supporting our Bigs and Littles. The Duck Walk and Waddle takes place the morning of the Duck Race.
