Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor with the Catholic Big Sisters and Big Brothers. As a mentor, you are embarking on an exciting adventure with a young person!!

To become a BIG SISTER/BIG BROTHER you must:

• Be 21 years of age.
• Be willing to commit at least 8 hours a month to a young girl/young boy for at least 1 year
• Be willing to commit to one night a week on the telephone.
• Participate in one mandatory new Big Sister/ Big Brother training.
• Complete an application which includes a reference check and a comprehensive interview.

Benefits of becoming a Big Sister/Big Brother:

• The knowledge that you are helping empower youth to become all that they can be.
• The opportunity to make a new friend and develop a meaningful, on-going relationship.
• An opportunity to expand your horizons.
• The excitement of learning and discovery.
• The opportunity to network with other women and men who are volunteers.
• Professional training.
• On-going support from your social worker/match supervisor.
• FUN, FUN, FUN!!!!