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                                                  Get Involved: Be a BIG

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                                                  Like to have fun?  Who doesn’t?  Be a Big Brother or Big Sister!
                                                  It’s one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things you’ll ever do! As a Big, you get to be a kid again for a couple of hours every week and in the process change a child’s perspective on life. All you have to do is be a friend and involve your "Little" in things you already do like:
                                                  • eat pizza and talk about sports, fashion or music
                                                  • cook or bake
                                                  • help with homework or prepare for that big test
                                                  • explore the community
                                                  • go to the movies and throw popcorn at the screen (okay, maybe not that part)

                                                  What's in it for you?
                                                  • Make a difference in a young person's life and in your community in a very personal and authentic way.
                                                  • Take a break from the daily routine and have fun!
                                                  • Share in a young person's achievements and watch him/her grow as a person.
                                                  • Connect with volunteers who have a similar desire to give back.
                                                  • Be part of a nationwide movement to positively impact the way our children grow up.

                                                  Thinking about getting involved?
                                                  Make sure you meet our minimum qualifications:
                                                  • 19 years of age or older
                                                  • Willing and able to make a minimum one year commitment to your Little
                                                  • Own a reliable car
                                                  • Live or work in Tippecanoe County
                                                  • Not on academic probation
                                                  • A good driving record
                                                           No history of drunk driving arrests (more than 1 arrest in the last 5 years or 1 arrest in the last 12 months)
                                                           No pattern of moving traffic violations (more than 1 violation in the last 12 months)
                                                           No multiple personal injury/property damage accidents


                                                  If you’d like more information or would like to start the process to become a Big today, click the link below.  You will be taken to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America site to complete a very short application.  Please DO NOT complete the "Additional Information Form" at this time!

                                                  APPLY HERE

                                                  Still more questions?
                                                  Please read our Volunteer FAQ or our Program Descriptions.

                                                  If you are still not sure about being a Big, please consider supporting our mission of creating high impact, one-to-one friendships by helping us in other ways. Our agency operations are supported by Donations and we have a number of in-office volunteer opportunities that you may want to consider.
                                                  3805 Fortune Drive, Suite 2 | Lafayette, Indiana 47905
                                                  Phone: 765-446-2227
                                                  Email: info@bbbslaf.org