First Interview!

About a week ago was my first interview with BBBS!

I went in there not knowing what to expect at all! They gave me a run-down of what exactly BBBS is about and gave me the rules about what we can/cannot do. They said after about 6 months when you are paired up, as long as the parents are Ok with it then you are pretty much on your own and everything is up to you! So there is not any real organization that you are required to do and are able to pretty much make your own schedules, etc. The child that I will be matched up with will only be no more than 20 mins away and we can schedule anything that fits in our schedules

You are required to spend about 6 hours a month with your Little - so that is just a couple of hours a week. She gave me some good ideas about what kind of activites to do with the child and told me they always have things going on to be involved with each quarter.

Then the interview started--- She asked me some very in depth questions about myself, about how I would react if something happened to the child, what my personal life is like, what types of children I would best fit with and a whole lot more! I felt like I was being questioned so quickly and about everything- I basically didnt have much time to think in between questions and she was firing them out as fast as I could answer the one before it! It actually gave me some real insight about myself and what they are looking for in a Big Sister.

As long as all 6 of my references come back good, then they will begin the "matching" process. Should take about 3+ months to get all of the paperwork completed and a "match" to be made! I am extremely nervous but I am really excited to see who my Little will be!

Gearing Up!

Well tonight is my big interview! I am not really sure what I need to be prepared with for it, so I think I am just going to wing it!

I saw that they will be contacting my references, doing a background check and a personality test..... So, I hope I can pass all of those things and then we will see if I have the chance to make a difference in a little girls life!

Wish me luck!

Something Just Clicked

This past weekend I was asked if I would be willing to have a feature article all about me in my sorority alumni newsletter. I was very honored since I am pretty involved in the alumni chapter. Then I started thinking about what I would write about myself that would even be a little bit intriguing to the readers. I have a job (...well 2 jobs), I just bought a new car (who cares!), I like to go out with my friends (doesn't everyone?), I have a great family and dogs.... so I started realizing that the one thing that I am missing in my life is helping out other people.

Then something just clicked.

Now I know you must be thinking that I am doing all of this to make myself "look" better to my readers of that alumni newsletter, but in reality I am doing it because something was missing in my life. I spend all of this time going to work (to make $$), going to my second job (to build my resume and gain experience), shopping, going to the lake and hanging out with my family/friends for my own selfish reasons. I have always been interested in getting involved with different philanthropic organizations and donating my $10 when asked. But to me this is different than just donating and raising money. --- It is time for me to give back.

I grew up in an amazing family who has always been there for me, my dreams and anything that I ever needed. I am so excited to start my journey helping out a child who may not have that chance in their life. I am not exactly sure what type of background the girl will be from or what she is trying to get out of this experience - but I am so excited to take this journey! Might even learn something about myself!

So feel free to "Follow" me on the right hand side of ths screen and check back to see my progress. I will try to update after everything!

Next Stop: Interview on July 13th