Adult Volunteer Application

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Non-Discrimination Policy

All applications will be given equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or disability with respect to employment, volunteer, youth, parent/guardian or non-mentoring volunteer participation or the provision of services.

 

* In all steps of enrollment, matching and support, BBBSMM will allow for reasonable accommodations for applicants and staff in alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).*

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Possession of a driver's license is required if you will be transporting a program youth in any vehicle you are operating.








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References and Background Check

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Please provide at least three references below 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 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
Spousal/Familial Reference







Professional Reference







Minimum 1 year
Personal Reference







Minimum 2 years
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. 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 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;
  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. Parents/guardians of youth in our program will often ask questions about someone with whom their child will be matched. 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. 











Please provide the name, age, and relationship to you for anyone else residing in your home.





Release of Information Authorization for Background Check

Confidentiality

I understand that all personal information will remain confidential and is used by agency staff or Board for the purposes of creating and supporting a quality match. Confidential information concerning the potential participants deemed pertinent by staff will be shared with the Big and parents/guardians of a prospective Little.

Media Consent and Release

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Mid-Maine creates media (brochures, press releases, tv and radio spots, social media posts, etc.) to highlight program successes and recruit volunteers. I understand my interaction with my match may be photographed, taped, and possibly used for these agency purposes only. By checking the box below I give BBBSMM permission to use these photos/videos online as well as in hard copy format. 

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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