Volunteer Inquiry Form
Welcome!
Non-Discrimination Policy
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands will not discriminate against potential volunteers or youth based on race, religion, national origin or citizenship status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or marital status.
Eligibility Requirements
Be at least 19 years of age
Have your own vehicle and have a valid driver’s license
Have current automobile insurance
Make at least a 12-month commitment to being matched in the program
Be able to meet with your Little 2-4 times per month for a total of at least 4 hours per month
Be able to meet our specific criminal history requirements
Is this the right experience for you?
Information Session Video
Thank you for your interest in learning more about joining the Big Brothers Big Sisters Community-based Program!
Please watch the Community-Based Information Session video and complete the questionnaire below.
Information Session Questionnaire
1) What are 5 (out of the 8) roles of a Big?
Please select...
a) Taxi Driver, Babysitter, Parent, Personal Banker, Therapist
b) Peer, Lecturer, Punisher, Daredevil, Being Perfect
c) Being Consistent, Having Fun, Safety, Being Realistic, Listening
2) As a Big, I’m expected to:
Please select...
a) Take the initiative to schedule outings, focus on friendship, and communicate
b) Beat my Little at every game, joke about their insecurities, and scold them when they’re wrong
c) Make a 6-month commitment, meet at least once every other month, and pay for everything
3) I will be supported as a Big with:
Please select...
a) A monthly stipend from the parent, my Little calling me to schedule outings, and my own mentor
b) A Match Support Specialist, post-match training opportunities, and agency activities
c) Gas money, weekly raffle prizes, and an “I’m a Big!” trophy
4) I expect to save my potential Little from themselves or their environment.
Yes
No
The correct answer is "No." The Littles in our program have great inherent potential. A mentor is someone that helps the Little realize their potential, expose them to different opportunities, celebrate their own environment, do different activities in the community, have in-depth conversations to help the Little explore their strengths and broaden their horizons. In the coming days, you'll learn more about your role as a potential Big and the expectations that come with that.
Let's get some information about you...
Contact Information
First Name
Last Name
Mobile Phone
Personal Email
Preferred Email
Demographics
Date of Birth
Format: mm/dd/yyyy
Gender
Please select...
Female
Male
Trans Female
Trans Male
Genderqueer/Nonbinary
Different Identity
Prefer not to say
How do you identify?
Zip Code
*Where you currently reside*
x
County
Please select...
Douglas
Sarpy
Cass
Saunders
Washington
Pottawattamie (IA)
Mills (IA)
*Where you currently reside*
x
Big Couple Option
Are you interested in applying as a Big Couple with your significant other? In order to qualify as a Big Couple, you must be a married couple or two individuals in a committed relationship for three or more years who currently live together.
Yes
No
*** After you have submitted your inquiry, your spouse/partner will receive separate communications (email/text) to start their own enrollment. ***
Spouse/Partner's Information
Spouse/Partner's First Name
Spouse/Partner's Last Name
Their Relation to You
Please select...
Husband
Wife
Partner
Date of Birth
Format: mm/dd/yyyy
Spouse/Partner's Mobile Phone
Spouse/Partner's Personal Email
Spouse/Partner's Preferred Email
Are you willing to drive up to 20-30 minutes to pick up your potential Little Sister?
Yes
No
Note:
By answering "No," we want to inform you that this could limit our ability to find a suitable match, and may require you to wait longer.
Add note to MF
**Not willing to drive up to 20-30 minutes / Follow-up needed as there could be a wait to be matched
Referral Information
Were you referred to us by any of the following?
A current Big
A current BBBS board/staff member
A parent/guardian with a child currently enrolled
None of the above
Please enter the individual's first and last
name below.
Were you referred to us by your current employer?
Yes
No
Please enter name of your employer below.
How did you hear about us?
Type to search (please be specific)
Please be specific:
**Please be aware that this is not an application. You will be required to submit a full application soon.**
**Please be sure to check your Primary and Junk email folders for any follow-up correspondences from the agency, Acuity, or FormAssembly.**
Which website?
Ready To Become A Defender Of Potential?
Next Steps
If you're ready to commit to becoming a Defender of Potential, please submit your inquiry form below and continue on through the enrollment process. You'll receive an email with a link to the application if you're not able to complete it now.
You will need to complete the following steps:
Volunteer Application (includes references, background check, and copies of driver's license and car insurance) -- Avg. time to complete: 20 mins
In-person Pre-Match Mentor Training -- Avg. time to complete: 2 hours
In-home Volunteer Interview -- Avg. time to complete 2 hours
Questions?
If you have specific questions about our program or enrollment process, please contact:
Siobhan Fitzgibbon | Director of Enrollment
402-905-3344
sfitzgibbon@bbbsomaha.org
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