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. It can start with simply letting her enjoy the things you already love to do and can grow into something bigger. 

For just 2-4 hours 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 change their perspective of what the world can offer. Play a board game, make fun crafts, do some baking or hit the playground together. JUST AS YOUR OPTIONS ARE UNLIMITED, SO IS YOUR LITTLE’S POTENTIAL.
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. It can start with simply letting her enjoy the things you already love to do and can grow into something bigger. 

For just 2-4 hours 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 change their perspective of what the world can offer. Play a board game, make fun crafts, do some baking or hit the playground together. 

JUST AS YOUR OPTIONS ARE UNLIMITED, SO IS YOUR LITTLE’S POTENTIAL.
DO SOMETHING BIG
SHOWING UP IS A BIG DEAL
DO SOMETHING BIG
SHOWING UP IS A BIG DEAL
Our cause is BIG. Our successes are BIG. And our
future is undeniably BIG.

Check out some Real Life Stories of Bigs & Littles right here. If you still have questions, go to our Big SISTER FAQs for more answers.

READY TO BECOME A DEFENDER OF POTENTIAL? 

If you are interested, please reach out to Ken Shelton at 
509-328-8310 ex214 or kshelton@nwbigs.org and a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you shortly.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

  • You must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license 

  • Live and/or work in Spokane County

  • Desire to improve the life of a child

  • Ability to give an 18 month minimum commitment

  • Meet with Little 2-4 times a month, 2-4 hours each time

  • Attend an in-person interview, mentor training, complete background/reference checks, and complete a Home Visit 

 
For more information about being a Big, please contact Ken Shelton, Customer Relations Specialist / Enrollment & Matching Specialist, at kshelton@nwbigs.org or (509) 328-8312 x214.