Big Brother Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest - Volunteer Agreement
I consent to and understand that:
1) The reference and youth organizations I listed may be contacted by email, telephone, in-person or by mail;
2) The information I provided may be used to conduct background checks, to include a search of public domain records, juvenile and adult criminal history checks, military records, and other records where required by local, state or federal law for volunteers working with youth;
3) I am in no way obligated to perform any volunteer services;
4) The BBBS agency is not obligated to match me with a youth and may deny my application or close my match at any time, and to protect all participant's confidentiality, BBBS is not required to disclose reasons for doing so;
5) Other BBBS agencies and youth organizations where I have worked or volunteered may be contacted as references;
6) As part of the enrollment process, I will be required to provide additional personal information, including completion of an in-person interview;
7) I understand that the information I provide in the enrollment process will be kept confidential, unless disclosure is required by law and with exceptions noted below;
8) I understand that incidents of child abuse or neglect, past or present, must be reported to proper authorities;
9) I understand that certain relevant information about me will be discussed with the parent/guardian of the child who is my prospective match (this might include information relevant to parent/child preferences and any information relevant to a child's safety or well-being);
10) It is my responsibility to update the agency if any of the information I provide on this application, in my interview or any other information provided during the enrollment process changes (i.e. address, phone number, new criminal charges, etc.);
11) I agree to timely communication and follow-up with all agency staff
Please read the following carefully before signing this application:
I understand this is an application for a volunteer opportunity and is not a promise or commitment by Big Brother Big Sisters (BBBS).
I certify that all information I have provided or will provide to BBBS, including this application is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I have and will answer all questions to the best of my ability and that I have not and will not withhold any information that would affect my application for a volunteer position.
I understand information contacted on my application will be verified by BBBS. I understand that misrepresentations and omissions may be cause for my immediate rejection as an applicant or my termination as a volunteer.
At any time while involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, I agree to immediately inform my BBBS contact person of any and all infractions, violations, charges and convictions related to any civil, domestic or criminal occurrences. I understand that BBBS staff needs to be fully information to provide the best guidance or support possible.
I understand that BBBS reserves the right to close a Match at any time.
Br granting permission, I consent to such use of my name and/or pictures in the above marked conditions as long as I remain in the BBBS Program. However, when I do leave the program my photograph will not be used in any future publications but will be used in the present publication until a new publication is produced. I must notify the agency of any changes in release of information. If I do not grant permission, then my name will only be used for internal agency identification of case records.
If I am the sole or substantial subject of a television, radio, or newspaper promotional, I will need to sign a specific release as required by the media agencies.