Ways to Volunteer | FAQs |

What does it take to be a Volunteer?

All it takes is having fun and sharing time. Many ordinary activities become extraordinary when shared with a child or an adult with a disability – taking a walk, riding a bike, watching a movie or just eating lunch together! You’ll be having fun while showing a friend you care.

Who are our Little Brothers, Little Sisters and their families?

Our Little Brothers and Little Sisters range in age from 6-18 years old. They can be:

• Children from Single Parent Families
• Children from families new to the United States
• Children with disablities
• Children in other special circumstances

Although the children come from diverse backgrounds, they all have one thing in common: they all want to share a little magic with a Big Brother or Big Sister. The children live in communities throughout Greater Boston and we’ll make sure to match you with a child who lives near you.

Who are our Friends with disabilities?

Our Friends are adults with mild disabilities who do many things very well! They tell jokes and appreciate art, drama or sports. Their disabilities don’t affect their ability to have fun with a friend like you.

How do I become a volunteer?

Submit an Application: Submit an online application and we will contact you within the next few days.

Schedule an Interview: A member of our professional staff will contact you to set up a time to meet and discuss your background, interests and hobbies. We will also ask you about what you are looking for in your match with a potential "Little."

Become a "Big": After you have successfully completed the above three steps, a member of our professional staff will contact you to tell you about a potential Little who shares common interests, hobbies and lives nearby. If you agree – it’s time to set a match date! On your match day, you and a staff member will visit your new Little’s home to get acquainted. You are now a Big and ready to have fun! From then on, we provide support for you during the length of your match.

What types of activities do we share together?

Perhaps you are both movie buffs, or you enjoy working on art projects or exploring nature. Whatever your interests, you can share them together. We help you discover things to do and places to go around town. We send out a weekly email highlighting happenings and events around Boston and Massachusetts. From time to time, we also have tickets to the theater, movies, museums and sporting events. We plan a number of group events throughout the year, like Game Day, Chanukah parties, Passover Interactive Seders and bowling outings. We want to make it as easy as we can for you to do fun things together!

What happens when I have questions?

Your social worker is always available to answer any of your questions – just call or drop an email!