"I've seen my Little Sister break out of her shell and become more confident and outspoken."

"She gets so excited for Wednesday because that is the day her Big Sister comes."

School-based matches meet once a week for one hour at a time during the child's After School Program. School-based matches stay on the school campus and take advantage of the playground, athletic equipment, games and arts and crafts supplies.

High School students  mentor because they can have fun playing games with kids, be a positive role model, use the experience on a resume or college application and make a new friend.

Encourage co-workers, fellow church members, and people in your service group to volunteer together. Contact our office to schedule a group meeting.

We accept volunteer applications year round for matches that begin in October or November and meet for one school-year.

The following schools participated in the School Based Program last year:

• Arcata Elementary School
• Lincoln Elementary School
• South Fortuna Elementary
• Sunny Brae Middle School

	How to Enroll

1. Volunteer Application: Mail or fax the Volunteer Application to our office.
2. Interview: A Case Manager will contact you to arrange an interview once we recieve your application. If you don't hear from us, call or e-mail our office.
3. Background Check: At the interview, a Case Manager will explain how to complete the background check process.
4. TB Test: Some schools require volunteers to show they do not have active TB, by showing a negative test within the past 3 years, or submiting to a TB test from public health office. Most school districts exempt High School Bigs from this requirement.
5. References: We will contact the references you provided us with on the Volunteer Application.
6. Volunteer Training: A Case Manager will schedule you for a group or individual training.
7. Matching Process: Matches are made based on location, common interests, personalities and preferences.