Thank You for your interest in making a difference in the life of a child!

Beginning the application process
The first step in becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is to sign up for an orientation session by calling 814-237-5731 OR by e-mailing us at bbbsnews@ccysb.com. Orientation sessions are offered on a weekly basis at the Centre County Youth Service Bureau’s main office, 410 S. Fraser St., State College. The sessions last about 45 minutes, and during that time, potential volunteers are given an overview of the three specific mentoring services offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Centre County, including Community Based, School Based and JUMP. Volunteers are asked to make at least a 9 month commitment to the program and must have access to reliable transportation.

Click here to look at our orientation schedule.

Paperwork
During this orientation session, volunteers are given paperwork to complete, including an application and reference form,  along with criminal record check and child abuse clearance forms, which will be submitted by our agency. Please bring contact information for 3 people we will contact for character references (non-family members). The next step is an interview, conducted by BBBS staff. Approved volunteers will be paired with a little when an appropriate match is found.