Get Involved!

You can get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington either by donating or volunteering.  We’re sure one of these options will fit you.
I want to make a donation!

• To make a direct donation, find and click on the "Donate Now" button at the top of any page or send a check made out to BBBSNW, 1609 Broadway, Suite 203, Bellingham, WA 98225.
• Become a sponsor or donate to our event fundraisers. (Upcoming Events)
• Put Big Brothers Big Sisters in your will. This is one of the best ways to leave a legacy that will ensure children will continue to receive the powerful services of Big Brothers Big Sisters programs into the future.

I’m ready to Be a Big!

Click Here! We’ll get some basic information from you and call you within a day or so.  After helping you decide which program will suit you best, we’ll send you an enrollment packet.  Next, you come into the office for an interview with one of Enrollment Specialists.  Then, we complete reference and background checks and you participate in one of our training sessions.  Finally, based on your personality and interests, you’re matched with a local child and the fun begins!
I’m not quite ready to Be a Big, but I still want to help!
Here’s a partial list of what you can do. 
For more information on these opportunities call 360.671.6400.

• Help us find Bigs!  Recommend us to college students, married or partnered couples, retirees, colleagues and friends as a great, fun volunteer opportunity!
• Invite friends, neighbors and colleagues to attend an Open House at our office.
• Sponsor a match activity like a day at the fair, a waterslides party or a holiday party.
• Volunteer to man a booth at community festivals throughout the year.
• Be a Team Captain for Bowl for Kids’ Sake.
• Help write articles and prepare our newsletter and other mailings.
• Encourage your civic organization to support Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Join an Event Planning Committee
• Encourage your business to sponsor Big Brothers Big Sisters events throughout the year.
• Attend a Board Meeting.
• Join the Board.
• Are you a graphic designer?  Help create flyers, brochures and other materials to spread the word about Big Brothers Big Sisters.
• Donate your professional photography skills to capturing the magic of our match activities and other events.
• Have other ideas?  Share what you know!  Big Brothers Big Sisters is always looking for fun, creative ideas and volunteers!