UPON SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, I UNDERSTAND THAT:
1. The references and youth serving-organization I listed may be contacted by mail, telephone, email, or in-person;
2. The information I have provided may be used to conduct background checks, to include a search of public domain records, driving records check, juvenile and adult criminal history check, 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 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 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 timely communication and follow-up with all agency staff.
12. I understand that the policy of the High School Bigs program is
that meetings between a volunteer and Little take place ONLY at the agreed upon site (school or community center grounds) during hours approved by the agency. I realize that if I violate this policy, I
may be permanently terminated from the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
I understand that this is an application for a volunteer opportunity and is not a promise or commitment by Big Brothers Big Sisters Southern Lake Michigan Region.
I certify that all information I have provided or will provide to Big Brothers Big Sisters Southern Lake Michigan Region, 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 that information contained on my application will be verified by Big Brothers Big Sisters Southern Lake Michigan Region. I understand that misrepresentations or omissions may be cause for my immediate rejection as an applicant or my termination as a volunteer.
I fully understand my responsibilities and requirements in the match relationship and as a participant of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. I agree to comply, to the best of my ability, with the Guidelines and Ground Rules set forth.