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High School Big Application

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. 






Basic Information

Full Legal



e.g. Jr, III









Contact Information

Cannot be school email address

Enter numbers only starting with area code


Include Apt/Suite etc if applicable












Additional Information

Previous Experience



References

Please provide two references below. One must be your parent/guardian and one must be a school reference from your teacher, counselor, or coach.
Parent/Guardian Reference







School Reference







Volunteer Experience










Pre-Interview Questionnaire













Social Media Guidelines for Volunteers

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio and subsidiaries (BBBSCO) recognizes that social networking on the internet is prevalent for volunteers, littles and their families. To protect our children and their families, we expect volunteers to adhere to the following BBBSCO Digital Technology and Social Networking Policy, to ALL guidelines defined by social media sites, and to ALL state and federal laws. BBBSCO reserves the right to monitor the social networking activities of volunteers, and to request that a volunteer delete inappropriate information from a social media site. If a volunteer is seen using social networking in an excessively inappropriate manner, his or her relationship with our organization could be terminated. 


Community-based and Site Based Plus matches: 


1.   Child Safety and Appropriate Social Networking

Child safety is our #1 priority. Volunteers choosing to engage in social media are expected to maintain an appropriate presence on social media, even if they are not “connected” with their little brother/sister through social media sites. Volunteers serve as role models for a child and the community.

• Volunteer should ensure that posts, tweets, photos and comments are appropriate and kid-friendly.


2.   Confidentiality and Privacy

BBBSCO requires its volunteers to respect the confidentiality and privacy of the children and families of Big Brothers Big Sisters in every respect, including social networking. This applies even if the volunteer is not “connected” with their mentee through social media sites. Volunteers must follow these requirements regarding confidentiality on their own and others’ social media sites.

  • Written parental permission is required to post, share or tweet photos or videos of their little brother/sister.

  • Never post, share, tweet or tag their little brother’s/sister’s full name, location, city, address, school or other personal information such as where his/her parent/guardian works.

  • Volunteers should not use geo-positioning applications when they are with their little brother/sister.

3.  “Connecting” with Mentees Through Social Networking

Big Brothers/Sisters in a Community-based or Dual match may not initiate or accept an invitation to “connect” or “follow” his/her Little or member of the Little’s family on any social media site without written parental permission.

Volunteer Ground Rules/Policies

  1. I understand seeing my Little consistently is one of the most important things I can do as a mentor. Therefore, I will see my Little an average of one class period per week for one school year.
  2. I understand that I will learn personal information about my Little and their family members, which I will keep confidential.
  3. I will not exchange phone numbers with my Little nor will I see my Little off school grounds.
  4. I will not connect with them on social media or other online platforms in any way.
  5. I will follow school rules when on school grounds. 
  6. I will maintain regular contact with the agency Match Support Specialist by responding to telephone calls and texts. 
  7. I understand if a problem arises between me and my Little, that I will contact the Match Support Specialist immediately. 
  8. I understand the importance of properly ending a match relationship. Therefore, if the match must end prematurely, I will communicate openly and honestly with the Match Support Specialist who will determine proper next steps.
  9. I agree to limit gift giving to special occasions. 
  10. I agree to never leave my Little unattended or alone with another person other than myself. 
  11. I accept complete responsibility for my actions as a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and I agree to hold Big Brothers Big Sisters, all members, agents, representatives, and employees of the organization harmless and free from liability for my actions as a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
  12. I will take part in all training and evaluations as a school-based volunteer. 


Volunteer Consent and Release
  1. I voluntarily and knowingly authorize any law enforcement agency, state agency, federal agency, consumer reporting agency, personal reference, and/or other person, to give records or information they may have concerning my criminal history, motor vehicle history, general reputation, character, or any other information requested to Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Ohio and/or its agents or representatives at any time during my volunteer service or pursuant to any investigation relating to my volunteer service.  I voluntarily and knowingly unconditionally release any named or unnamed informant from any and all liability resulting from the furnishing of this information.
  2. I consent to the use of identifying information in print, video, films and photographs for program purposes, or publicity/promotion by Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Ohio or its authorized partners.
  3. Big Brothers Big Sisters reserves the right to reject a candidate for any reason that the association, in its sole judgment, determines will or may affect either the best interests of a child/youth or Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Ohio.  Furthermore, Big Brothers Big Sisters reserves the right to withhold the reason(s) for such refusal. Additionally, Big Brothers Big Sisters reserves the right to deny requests for release of records or information obtained for a candidate at any time during program involvement.
  4. I acknowledge and agree that, for the duration of my involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Ohio, any information obtained by the agency and its representatives, including personal, health, or other information, may be shared at the discretion of the agency staff with a parent/guardian and with the child/youth eventually selected for me, unless I specifically request otherwise. However, the names of the parties described shall be held confidential until the match is accepted by both parties.
  5. I understand that I must immediately disclose any prior arrests, known criminal investigations, convictions, license suspensions, and/or driving violations for the duration of my involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Ohio. I agree that failure to do so may jeopardize any existing match and all program involvement.
  6. I understand that any transportation to and from match activities, during visits, or during any other activity relating to Big Brothers Big Sisters shall be at my sole risk and liability.
A copy of this release is acceptable in lieu of the original.


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