FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions |
- Q: What are the qualifications for becoming a Jewish Big Brother or Big Sister?
A: You must be Jewish and over the age of 21. - Q: What is the time commitment to become Jewish Big Brother or Big Sister?
A: Twice a month, three to four hours each time, for a minimum of one year. - Q: How long does it take to get matched with my Little?
A: Anywhere from 1-3 months, since we match based on compatibility. - Q: Who are the children in the program?
A: All of the children are Jewish, and between the ages of 6-18. Most of the children come from single-parent homes. - Q: How far do I have to travel?
A: Matches are based on geographic proximity. We have 4 satellite offices in the LA area to serve you in your community. - Q: Is there any kind of guide I can read to prepare me for the experience?
A: Yes! You can instantly download our "Volunteer Handbook: Keys to Big Success." In it you'll get tips and advice on just about every aspect of being a Big!
- Q: What makes me eligible to be a Sports Buddy?
A: At least 18 years of age (with the exception of our junior mentor program for young adults ages 13 to 17) - Q: What is the time commitment to be a Sports Buddy?
A: 5 Sundays over the course of 2 months, approximately 5 hours on each Sunday - Q: Who are the children in the program?
A: Ages 7 to 12, they come from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds; a majority are considered at-risk or in-need - Q: Where does this program take place?
A: At our Camp Max Straus facility in Glendale - approximately 20 minutes from downtown LA - Q: Do I have to be an athlete or have athletic talent?
A: No, we have paid staff/instructors that lead the sports programs. Your role as a mentor is to play side by side with the children and encourage them
- Q: How does my child qualify for the program?
A: Being between the ages of 7 and 12 - Q: Who are the mentors, where do they come from?
A: Our mentors come from all types of professions and backgrounds, and vary in age. - Q: How do you qualify the Sports Buddies mentors?
A: We put our mentors through a background clearance check. Additionally, there is never unsupervised time for the mentors with the children in a one-on-one scenario. - Q: Where does the program take place, and how do I get my child there?
A: We run Sports Buddies at our Camp Max Straus facility in Glendale. We currently provide bus transportation to Camp Max Straus from two locations...our mid-Wilshire office and the valley.
- Q: What makes me eligible to be an Arts Buddy?
A: At least 18 years of age (with the exception of our junior mentor program for young adults ages 13 to 17) - Q: What is the time commitment to be an Arts Buddy?
A: 5 Sundays over the course of 2 months, approximately 5 hours on each Sunday - Q: Who are the children in the program?
A: Ages 7 to 12, they come from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds; a majority are considered at-risk or in-need - Q: Where does this program take place?
A: At our Camp Max Straus facility in Glendale - approximately 20 minutes from downtown LA - Q: Do I have to be an artist or have artistic talent?
A: No, we have paid staff/instructors that lead the art projects. Your role as a mentor is to sit next to the children and encourage them
- Q: How does my child qualify for the program?
A: Being between the ages of 7 and 12 - Q: Who are the mentors, where do they come from?
A: Our mentors come from all types of professions and backgrounds, and vary in age. - Q: How do you qualify the Arts Buddies mentors?
A: We put our mentors through a background clearance check. Additionally, there is never unsupervised time for the mentors with the children in a one-on-one scenario. - Q: Where does the program take place, and how do I get my child there?
A: We run Arts Buddies at our Camp Max Straus facility in Glendale. We currently provide bus transportation to Camp Max Straus from two locations...our mid-Wilshire office and the valley.
- Q: At which schools does JBBBS’s SBM program currently exist?
A: Milken High School and Middle School, Stephen S. Wise Temple Elementary School, Shalhevet High School, Middle, and Elementary School, YULA Boys and YULA Girls, and Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy
- Q: Can I get community service credit from my school for participating in SBM?
A: Yes. Community service credit can be arranged for mentors who take part in the SBM program.
- Q: How do I get involved?
A: If you are at one of the above schools tell your teacher, assistant principal, school counselor, dean, or advisor, that you’d like to be in the JBBBS School Based Mentoring Program. He or she should have forms for you. You may also contact the Director of SBM, Ze’ev Korn, at zkorn@jbbbsla.org or 310-996-2601.
- Q: What if we are not at one of the above listed schools?
A: Staff from interested schools may contact the Director of SBM, Ze’ev Korn, at zkorn@jbbbsla.org or 310-996-2601 to find out how a school might get involved.
Camp Max Straus
JBBBS All Stars
- Q: What makes me eligible to be an All Star?
A: Passion and desire to help children - Q: What is the time commitment to be an All Star?
A: The committee meets a few times a year, and helps plan a couple events per year - Q: What is the financial commitment to be an All Star?
A: Passion and commitment are all you need. No specific dollars are required
- Q: What makes me eligible to be a Board Member?
A: Passion and desire to help children - Q: What is the time commitment to be a Board Member?
A: Between board meetings and committee involvement you'll average 1 meeting per month, sometimes 2 - Q: What is the financial commitment to be a Board Member?
A: The total amount that is expected to be contributed is approximately $6,000 per year, which is comprised of a give or get component
- Q: How does my child qualify for a scholarship?
A: They have to have been a current or former Little Brother or Sister in our matching program. - Q: What can the scholarship be used for?
A: All post-secondary education, including community college, trade schools, 4-year universities. - Q: How does the application process work?
A: Applications are accepted each year through the month of January. Interviews and evaluations follow and decisions are made by mid April. - Q: How much is available?
A: Our scholarship amounts are rewarded based on a combination of need and scholastic performance. The amounts vary from year to year, but typically between $1250 and $3000.
