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Non-Discrimination Policy

Our participants come to us with a wide range of personal characteristics. We believe that participant eligibility shall be determined without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. 

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Please provide at least three references below except for High School Bigs (who need to provide a Parent/Guardian Reference and a Teacher Reference) including:
  • Your spouse or domestic partner OR a family member if you do not have a spouse, partner, or significant other.
  • Current or former employee or co-worker (or Teacher for High School Bigs) you have known for at least one year or someone from your school if you are a student
  • A friend or neighbor you have known for at least two years
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I consent to and understand that:
  1. The references and youth-serving organization(s) I listed may be contacted by mail, telephone, email, or in person;
  2. The information I provided may be used to conduct a background check, to include a search of public domain records, driving records check, juvenile and adult criminal history check (see attached authorization), 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. BBBS of South Central Wisconsin 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 participants’ 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 processes, I will be required to provide additional personal information, including completion of an in-person interview and pre-match training;
  7. I understand that the information I provide in the enrollment process will be kept confidential, unless disclosure is required by law.  
  8. I understand that detailed accounts of child abuse or neglect, past or present, will be reported to proper authorities;
  9. I understand that certain relevant information about me will be discussed with the parent/guardian of a child who is a prospective match (this might include demographic information, 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, auto-insurance, new criminal charges, etc.)
  11. I agree to complete questionnaires throughout my time in the program to evaluate and improve program services;
  12. I agree to timely communication and follow-up with all agency staff as required by the agency.

Pre-Interview Questionnaire

Prior to your in-person interview, please answer the questions below. The information you provide will also help us make a better match for you and assure we can support you during your involvement with our program. Please note that you will have an opportunity to discuss these questions and your responses more thoroughly during your in-person interview.  






Agency Weapons Policy

Firearms and Weapons Guidelines


A Big who owns firearms* or weapons and stores them at their residence or any other location will truthfully disclose this information to Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central Wisconsin (BBBSSCW).


The Big must attest to the fact that any weapons, firearms, or ammunition ownership are licensed, permitted, registered, and handled in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.


The Big will lock firearms and weapons in a secure location whenever a Little is at or near the storage area.  Ammunition will also be stored separately and inaccessible to the Little.


The Big will not carry a firearm while with their Little, regardless of whether the volunteer has a permit to carry a firearm.  This includes no firearms in vehicles.


*A firearm is defined as a weapon from which a short is discharged by gunpowder.



















Release of Information Authorization for Background Check

A criminal background record check is required of all Volunteer Bigs, potential Board Members, Agency Staff and Non-Mentoring Volunteers who come into “meaningful contact” with enrolled Littles.  “Meaningful contact” is defined as any contact with a child that is unsupervised and one-to-one, between an adult and a child that provides the opportunity to establish a relationship.  Adherence to all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws regulating the use of criminal history records will be maintained. 




Application Acknowledgement

I understand that this is an application for a volunteer opportunity and is not a promise or commitment by Big Brothers Big Sisters.

I certify that all information I have provided or will provide to Big Brothers Big Sisters, including this application, is true, accurate, 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 that information contained in my application will be verified by Big Brothers Big Sisters. I understand that misrepresentations or 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters contact person of any and all infractions, violations, charges, and convictions related to any civil, domestic, or criminal matters.  I understand that BBBS staff needs to be fully informed to provide the best guidance or support possible.  

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