Rules for Successful Big Sistering
- Respect the Little Sisters. Do not talk about them in their presence unless you include them in your conversation. Do not discuss Little Sisters with other Little Sisters.
- Be a good friend. If a Little Sister confides in you, keep what she shares to yourself (unless you feel it is something the Director of Social Services should know about, or you are uncomfortable keeping to yourself). Discuss these things with the Director of Social Services, not with other Big Sisters.
- Pay attention to the group. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not to be used at events.
- Guests (including family members) are not invited to JBS events unless otherwise noted on the activity sheet/invitation.
- Do not gossip about Little Sisters and/or their families. Anything that upsets you should be reported directly to the Director of Social Services. Unless supervised, Big Sisters should limit the amount of discussion they have about Little Sisters with other Big Sisters.
- Get in the habit of referring to Little Sisters only by first names. If you must, refer to them by first name and last initial. Names are confidential, and confidentiality must not be breached.
- Occasionally, opportunities to introduce Little Sisters to family members present themselves. Always ask the Little Sister first if you can introduce her as a Little Sister. This shows respect and avoids confidentiality problems.