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Last checked: 2026-09-01

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas

Central Arkansas youth-mentoring organization with community-based, site-based, high-school, event, outreach, and administrative volunteer paths.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas asks adult mentors to spend at least four hours per month with a matched young person for at least 12 months. Its official page distinguishes weekly site-based meetings from two or three community-based outings per month and publishes the application, interview, pre-match training, background-check, reference-check, matching, and ongoing-support process. People under 18 can ask about becoming a High School Big, while non-mentoring volunteers can inquire about events, outreach, and administrative work.
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Volunteer Planning Details

These details are summarized from the public source page and the verified listing fields. Confirm final rules directly with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas.

Service Area
Little Rock, Arkansas
Cause
Youth and Student Volunteering
Published Roles
4 roles
Good Fit Signals
Students

Common Requirements Mentioned

  • Age 18 or older
  • Complete the application and one-hour interview
  • Provide photo ID and at least three references
  • Provide driver's license and auto insurance if applicable
  • Complete background and reference checks
  • Attend pre-match training
  • Contact the program team before applying
  • Confirm current age and school eligibility

Volunteer Roles & Application Paths

Community-Based Big

Build a supported one-to-one relationship with a matched young person through shared, preferably free or low-cost activities in the community.

Schedule:

Usually two or three outings per month, totaling at least four hours monthly, with a required commitment of at least 12 months.

Key Requirements:
  • Age 18 or older
  • Complete the application and one-hour interview
  • Provide photo ID and at least three references
  • Provide driver's license and auto insurance if applicable
  • Complete background and reference checks
  • Attend pre-match training

Site-Based Big

Meet a matched young person at an approved site to listen, encourage, play games, read, or share other supported activities.

Schedule:

Generally one hour each week, totaling at least four hours monthly, with a required commitment of at least 12 months.

Key Requirements:
  • Age 18 or older
  • Complete the application and one-hour interview
  • Provide photo ID and at least three references
  • Complete background and reference checks
  • Attend pre-match training

High School Big Inquiry

Students under 18 can contact the program team to ask about the current High School Big pathway.

Schedule:

Confirm current school, site, application, and meeting expectations directly with BBBSCA.

Key Requirements:
  • Contact the program team before applying
  • Confirm current age and school eligibility
  • Complete every application, screening, and training step BBBSCA assigns

Event, Outreach, or Administrative Volunteer Inquiry

Ask about upcoming annual events, outreach activities, or administrative tasks without becoming a mentor.

Schedule:

Event-based or project-based; current opportunities must be confirmed with the program team.

Key Requirements:
  • Contact BBBSCA
  • Confirm a current non-mentoring assignment
  • Follow the event or project instructions