Volunteer Pre-Interview Questions
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Hidden Fields
Contact ID
Enrollment ID
First Name
MI
Last Name
Date
Thank you so much for applying to become a Big! Please answer the following questions as descriptively as possible, when applicable. Your interviewer will ask follow up or additional questions during your upcoming interview. Please reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
By completing this questionnaire, we are able to shorten volunteer interviews so enrollment appointments can include time for completing background checks and trainings.
Page 2 - Education
Are you currently enrolled in college or university?
Yes
No
What is your major?
What is your anticipated graduation date?
What is your current class schedule for the semester, Monday through Friday?
What are your plans for the upcoming summer and winter breaks?
Do you have any plans to study abroad or intern in the next year? If so, what are they?
Do you currently live in a dorm or off-campus?
In a dorm
Off-campus
What other commitments do you have outside of work and school, such as clubs, fraternities or sororities, church groups, sports teams, etc.? What are the time commitments for each?
Do you have any plans for after graduation yet? If so, what does that look like?
Do you plan on staying in the area after graduation?
Yes
Maybe
No
Have you previously attended a college or trade school?
Yes
No
If yes, when did you graduate, what was your degree, and where did you graduate from?
Do you have any plans to go back to school or to continue with another degree after graduation?
Yes
No
I'm not sure yet
Page 3 - Employment
Are you currently employed?
Yes
No
Where do you work?
What is your current job title and job description?
Work Start Time
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Work End Time
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What do you currently find the most rewarding about your job?
Have you always been in this line of work?
Yes
No
What did you do previously for work?
Why did you leave your last job?
Do you have employment plans at this time, and what do they look like?
Do you anticipate any changes in your employment or work schedule in the next year or two?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
Do you have any military experience (including Reserves, National Guard, ROTC, etc.)?
Yes
No
When did you serve and what are your dates of service?
Are you currently active duty?
Yes
No
Are you deployable?
Yes
No
Please describe the positions held and job duties.
Where have you been stationed? If you have deployed, where and when?
May we contact your current and/or past supervisor? If no, why not?
If applicable, why did you leave the service?
Page 4 - Close Relationships
How do you identify in terms of sexual orientation?
Please select...
Asexual
Bisexual
Don't know
Gay
Lesbian
Pansexual
Prefer not to say
Queer
Questioning
Refused
Straight
Write in
Sexual Orientation Write In
Are you currently dating or married?
Please select...
Single
Dating (Same-sex)
Dating (Opposite-sex)
Married (Same-sex)
Married (Opposite-sex)
Divorced (Opposite sex)
Divorced (Same sex)
Widowed (Opposite sex)
Widowed (Same sex)
Separated (Opposite sex)
Separated (Same sex)
Living w/ significant other (Opposite sex)
Living w/ significant other (Same sex)
Domestic Partner (Opposite sex)
Domestic Partner (Same sex)
Married
Widowed
Separated
Divorced
Living w/ Significant Other
Domestic Partner
How long have you been dating or married?
What are your significant other's views towards you volunteering with BBBS?
Do you have children?
Yes
No
What are their ages?
What are their genders/gender identities?
What do you like to do with your child(ren)?
How would you describe your relationship with your child(ren)?
Page 5 - Hobbies, Health, & Online Presence
How do you currently spend your spare time? Feel free to share about commitments, or interests and hobbies you may have.
Our vetting process does include a search of social media accounts. Please check all social media platforms below that you may be a part of -
Instagram
Snapchat
Facebook
Tik Tok
Pinterest
Twitter/X
Reddit
VSCO
LinkedIn
Other
Thinking about what's on your social media, is there anything that would be inappropriate for a Little to read or see?
Yes
No
Are your social media accounts private?
Public
Private
Depends on the platform
Do you currently consume alcohol?
Yes
No
How often and in what situations?
Do you currently smoke or use any tobacco products, including vaporizers/vapes?
Yes
No
Please describe the how you consume (cigarettes, cigars, vapes, etc.) and frequency of your use.
Do you currently use any other recreational drugs or controlled substances?
Yes
No
Please describe the nature and frequency of your use.
Do you have any allergies?
Yes
No
What are you allergic to and how is it treated?
What social causes, if any, are you passionate about? Examples include voting, women's rights, LGBTQIAA+, etc.
Are you currently in counseling or therapy for mental health purposes?
Yes
No
Are you comfortable signing a release of information form so we can speak with your provider about the kind of match they could see being best for you?
Yes
No
Page 6 - Relationships with Friends
Who makes up your current circle of friends?
How long have you had these friendships?
How often do you see or talk to your friends?
What do you and your friends like to do together?
What qualities do you look for in a friend?
What personality traits or qualities make it difficult for you to be around someone?
Describe a time that you built a relationship with someone from a different background than your own.
How do you deal with conflict amongst your friends?
Page 7 - Home Assessment
If you are not from the area, what brought you here?
How long have you lived in your home?
Is there anyone else living in the home or apartment with you?
Yes
No
Who else lives with you (full name), what are their ages, and what is their relationship to you?
How would your household members feel about you bringing a youth back to the home?
Do you plan on moving in the next year or two?
Yes
No
I'm not sure yet
If you plan on moving, do you plan to stay in Monroe or Owen County?
How would you describe your home environment?
How would you describe your neighborhood?
Do you feel safe in your neighborhood? Why or why not?
Do you have any pets in the home?
Yes
No
What kinds of pet(s)? What is the breed? How big are they and how would you describe their overall demeanor?
Page 8 - Match Expectations
What are your expectations about becoming a Big?
What are your expectations of the match and the youth you are matched with?
What does a successful match look like to you?
What are your expectations of the youth's parent/guardian?
What are your expectations of BBBS staff?
What might be your reaction if, after meeting with your Little a few times, either the overall experience or the youth did not meet your expectations?
What days and times could you imagine spending with your Little? Please also share any times of the year when this may change (examples - semester changes, busy work periods, vacations, etc.).
How should we describe you to your future Little's parent/guardian?
Do you anticipate any major life changes in the next 12 months (building a home, expecting a baby, etc.)?
Yes
No
Please share more
What kinds of activities would you enjoy with a Little once matched?
How far would you be willing to drive to programming or to pick up your Little (please select one for the maximum time you are comfortable driving and keep in mind that this is one way)?
Up to 15 minutes
Up to 30 minutes
Up to 45 minutes
Up to 60 minutes
Comfortable driving more than an hour to my Little's home
Page 9 - Preferences
Do you see yourself being more successful with a Little who is more physically active, more laid-back, or in between?
Describe the ideal Little for you in terms of personality.
Keeping in mind that the Littles served at BBBSSCI are from 6-25, please mark what age ranges you would be comfortable mentoring.
6 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 18
19+
If you were matched with a very quiet or a very talkative child, how would you make either of these work for you?
Can you share any qualities about a youth or their family that would be difficult for you in forming a healthy match?
What is your religious affiliation, if any?
Are you affiliated with any religious organizations?
Yes
No
Which one?
Do you plan on attending religious activities with your Little?
Yes
No
Maybe
Are there any areas of town that you would feel uncomfortable being matched?
Yes
No
Maybe
Where would you not want to be matched?
BIG SISTERS ONLY: Please share if you would prefer to be matched with a Little Sister, Little Brother, or if you are comfortable with either.
Little Sister
Little Brother
Either Little Sister or Little Brother
This next group of questions will evaluate your comfortability and confidence working with youth who have a variety of lived experiences and diagnoses.
Are you comfortable working with a Little or family that has other religious beliefs or affiliations than you?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little or family that has a history of substance use or addiction?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little or family that is of a different sexual orientation than you?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little or family that may be of a different gender identity than you (example: If you are cisgender, your Little may be genderqueer or transgender)?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little or family that is of a different race or ethnicity than you?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little who has experienced physical abuse in the past?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little who has experienced emotional abuse in the past?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little that has experienced sexual abuse in the past?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little that has a mental health diagnosis (ex: depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc.)?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little that has a physical health diagnosis (ex: asthma, allergies, diabetes, etc.)?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little who is receiving special education services for a learning disability or developmental diagnosis?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little that has been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little that has been involved in the juvenile justice system?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little that has a parent or loved one currently or previously involved in the criminal justice system?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Are you comfortable working with a Little that is currently placed in foster care?
Yes
Yes, with training
No
Thank you for taking the time to complete your pre-interview questions! At this time, we have gathered your answers and you are ready for the next step of your enrollment process.
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