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Interview & Safety

Get Matched

Give Blair County youth a mentor who shows up the future

Would you like to change your child's life?

Show a even Brighter future

As a parent, you recognize the potential of your child better than anyone. By giving your child the opportunity to be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, you’re starting them down a path to an even brighter, more promising future.

2–4 meets up / month
Monthly team support

How we Match your child

It all starts with the right role models. And Big Brothers Big Sisters is the place to start a relationship with one. For over 50 years we’ve been able to recruit, screen, match, and support mentoring relationships that have changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people across the country. If you believe having an additional adult role model in your child’s life would be a good thing, then you’ve come to the right place.

We match children from Blair and Huntingdon counties with caring adult mentors.
Kids aged 7–16 receive friendship, guidance, and support for a brighter future.
Each match includes a dedicated program manager for ongoing help.
Volunteers are carefully screened and matched to the child’s personality and interests.
The program is completely free for families and multiple children from the same family can participate.
Commitment: 8 hours per month for at least one year.

How it works

We want to work together to keep your young person safe. To do so, we start by thoroughly screening potential Bigs and Littles. Each volunteer must complete a screening process that includes:

1) Apply

A written application

2) Check

A criminal history record check

3) interview

An interview will be realized

4) Second Check

A home assessment
References

5) training

An orientation and training process

6) decision

A professional decision about your process.

Every guardian’s help

Stay Informed

Staying aware of all activities and ensuring that they are approved and follow agency guidelines.

Keep Contact

Keeping in contact with your match advisor and answering all questions openly and honestly.

Rules

Following the rules and policies outlined.

Child’s Personal Safety

Completing "Your Child’s Personal Safety" online training. (Our staff will assign this training to you during the enrollment process)

Complete the Training

Ensuring your youth completes their safety training and reviewing it with them to answer any questions they have.

Enroll a Youth

Enroll a Youth Form

Non-Discrimination Policy

Our participants come to us with a wide range of personal characteristics. We believe that participant eligibility shall be determined without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Youth Information

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Preferred Name

Birthdate *

Gender *

Pronouns

How does the youth identify? *

What pronouns does the youth use? *

School

Graduation Year *

Race/Ethnicity *

Does the youth have their own phone? * Yes No

Youth's Phone *

Youth Details / Medical & Background

How would you describe the youth, in terms of participation in events, activities, or sports? *

Indoor/Outdoor *

Does the youth have any allergies? *

Yes No

Allergies Description *

Is the youth taking any medications? *

Yes No

Medications Description *

Medical History *

Has the youth ever been involved with the police or juvenile justice system? *

What was their involvement? *

Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian First Name *

Parent/Guardian Last Name *

Family Information

Which community are you enrolling your youth in? *

Emergency First Name *

Emergency Last Name *

Emergency Phone *

Relationship *

Frequently Questions

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What do we do at Blair County Big Brothers Big Sisters?

We provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

What is a Big Brother or Big Sister?

A Big Brother or Big Sister is a mentor and friend. For a few hours, a couple times a month, you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your friendship. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their life.

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