Volunteer Inquiry

INCLUSION STATEMENT: Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) is an integral part of our values and mission. We recognize, affirm, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all of our stakeholders, including youth, families, donors, volunteers, and staff.

PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBTMITTING YOUR INTEREST
Requirements to be a Volunteer Mentor:
-Must be at least 18 years of age
-12-month commitment to spend time with your Little for one hour twice per month
-Must have reliable transportation, a clear driving record for one year and a valid driver's license and up-to-date car insurance
-Complete the enrollment/training process (Includes an orientation, application, interview with agency staff, child safety training, screening process with layered criminal check, fingerprinting, and reference checks)
-Complete agency survey evaluations annually and monthly Big/Little match support and coaching

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Mobile Phone

Home Address

Zip Code

State

Which Parish do you reside in

For our information

Date of Birth

Gender

How do you identify?

Employer

What day of the week works best for us to contact you

What time of the day works best for us to contact you

What is the best communication method to contact you

Which Youth Mentoring Program are you interested in exploring as a potential volunteer mentor? (Choose one or all if unsure and we will help you decide)

Community Based Mentoring (Mentor and youth meet 1-1 in community activities) for youth ages 6-18School/Site Based Mentoring- Lunch Buddy and Reading Readiness (Mentor and youth meet 1-1 at the youth's school) for youth in 1st-8th gradeJuvenile Justice, MentorU (provide mentoring support for youth ages 12-18 in a group mentoring program or small-mentee/mentor group activity)Bigs with Badges (badge-carrying mentors meet 1-1 with youth in the community or youth's school/site) for youth ages 6-18Unsure of the mentoring program I am interested in

Who referred you? (optional- but we would love to thank them; please include first and last name)

Clicking SUBMIT below indicates that you are interested in volunteering as a Big Brother or Big Sister, it is not an acceptance or match commitment. Our Program Staff will reach out upon submission of inquiry to schedule your virtual or in-person orientation before your Enrollment and Child Safety Screening begins.

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