Our Littles
  Little Brothers and Little Sisters come from all social-economic, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. Their personal backgrounds, interests, aptitude and needs vary greatly. All desire a friendship with a caring adult volunteer.

Who is eligible for the program?
Children interested in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program must meet the following guidelines:

• Ages between 6 to 15 years old

• Reside in the North Central West Virginia service area

• Child and parent/guardian desires to be in the program

• Child is capable of establishing a one-to-one relationship with a volunteer

• Parent/guardian cooperates and facilitates the development of the one-to-one relationship with a volunteer

Enrolling in the Program
Parents/children interested in being part of Big Brothers Big Sisters must:

• Request services (either by a parent/guardian) or be referred by school official/counselor in cooperation with parent/guardian

• Complete and submit an application

• Complete orientation and training

• Meet with a member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters staff to complete an interview

After the steps above have been taken, the case manager will recommend that the child be accepted or denied to the program. The final recommendation will be made by the executive director.

If you are a counselor referring a child you can also print out and submit a Professional Referral form.
If your child would make a great “little”, please complete the client application and return it to Big Brothers Big Sisters at

BBBS-NCWV
500 Mylan Park, Suite 2
Morgantown, WV  26501

You may also fill out the form electronically (using Word), and send it to us via e-mail at bigs4kids@yahoo.com.