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FAQ's

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What is a “Big”?
What sort of commitment do I have to make?
I don’t have experience with kids – can I still be a mentor?
Will being a Big cost me a lot of money?
What would my relationship with the Little’s sibling(s) and parent(s) be?
What if the Little and I don’t get along?

What is a “Big”?
A “Big” is how BBBS refers to an adult who volunteers as a Big Brother or Big Sister to a “Little” or a child. The role of a “Big” is first and foremost a caring friend to a child, or “Little.”

What sort of commitment do I have to make?
In order to build a friendship that will have a positive effect on a child’s life, BBBS asks volunteers to commit to meeting with their Little 2-4 times or 4-6 hours per month for at least one year when volunteering as a Community-Based Mentor. As a School-Based or Site-Based mentor, volunteers are asked to commit to meeting with their Little for about one hour, once a week for the length of the school year

I don’t have experience with kids – can I still be a mentor?
Definitely! Big Brothers and Sisters are not babysitters or social workers – they’re friends. A Match Support Professional will always be there to support the match on and to help if the match ever has any questions. And a one-time “BIG 101 Training” is provided to each volunteer to aide in the success of their match.

Will being a Big cost me a lot of money?
No. There is no charge to enroll as a Little.  Bigs are encouraged to do free or low cost activities, and are not required to spend large sum amounts of money on activities. The Fond du Lac County Big Brothers Big Sisters offers monthly events that offer great opportunities to spend time together.  Check out our event calendar and see what coming up this month!

What would my relationship with the Little’s sibling(s) and parent(s) be?
The Little’s parent/guardian has absolute say in what activities their child participates in.  So, check with the parent about days, times and activities before you make plans with the Little.  Other than that, your relationship with the parents is to be kind and friendly when you pick up the Little and return them home. 

What if the Little and I don’t get along?
We do everything we can to match you with a Little that you will get along with and share common interests.  We know it will take time for the two of you to get comfortable with each other and we will help you work through any rough spots throughout the life of your match.

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