Big Brothers Big Sisters of Frederick County, MD

How to Volunteer

Core Program

To get started: Fill out a parent/child application or a volunteer application with references and background check information.

The case worker will call to schedule a home visit. After approval, the volunteer will be presented with information on prospective children and a match is made after receiving clearance from the parent. The volunteer is introduced with the Little brother/sister in the presence of his/her home.

After the match is made the caseworker keeps close contact with the volunteer, child and parent and offers support on a regular basis or when necessary additional consultation and support services are needed.

If you have any questions, please call Johanna Springston or Shonda Guillory at (301) 694-9455.

Mentoring Plus Program

To get started: Fill out a parent/child application or a volunteer application with references and background check information.

If you have any questions, please call Maret Sisas or Lisa Robert-Shaw at (301) 694-0188.

High School Based Mentoring Program

To get started: Fill out an application with references and background check information.

If you have any questions, please call Kathy Corbett at (301) 694-0188.

Special Needs Program

To get started: Fill out an application with references and background check information.

If you have any questions, please call Kathy Corbett at (301) 694-0188.

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Frederick County has many volunteer opportunities to assist at-risk youth and nursing home residents. Volunteers are also needed to provide office support, and assist in promotional activities and fundraisers, such as Bowl For Kids' Sake, Christmas Gift wrapping, Annual Celebration of Frederick Youth Dinner and the Annual Golf Tournament. Anyone from a middle school student to a senior citizen can volunteer. Just call us at (301) 694-9455 and set up an appointment with one of our friendly staff members. All volunteers receive support, and are invited to our annual volunteer recognition events and other special activities.

How to Enroll

Step 1... Parent usually calls the BBBS office for an orientation.

Step 2... An in person interview is set up at the office or child's home when the application is filled out.

Step 3... Caseworker completes a home visit.

Step 4... Child is accepted and placed on the waiting list.

Step 5... The parent is informed about the prospective volunteer's background.

Step 6... A match is made between the child and the volunteer.

After the match is made the caseworker keeps close contact with the volunteer, child and parent and offer support on a regular basis or when necessary additional consultation and support services are needed.