BBBS Lone StarVolunteer Application

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Congratulations on taking the first step to becoming a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor! Being a Big is not complicated nor time consuming; however, it does involve a consistent commitment that will result in a positive impact for youth in your community. 

If you have not taken the opportunity to explore the options available to volunteer or you still have questions, (schedule a call with our recruitment team) or check out our “What it takes to be a Big” page. 

To begin your application, you should:  

Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. 

Set aside about 25 minutes to complete your application (You can save your progress at the bottom of the page and come back if needed) 

Have on hand the following documents: 

Drivers License  

Car Insurance  

DD2-14 *if former military 

Collect the contact information of: 

4 references you have known for at least 2 years (phone & email) 

Any youth serving organizations you participated in within the past 5 years 

Location & Program Type

Our Locations


Our Programs
Community-Based: 
  • Flexible schedule and activities
  • At least 2 outings each month 
  • Commit for at least 4 hours each month and 1 year commitment
School-Based: 
  • Meet at your Little's school, during their lunch hour
  • 3 visits a month for at least 1 year
  • Great if you are busy in the evenings and weekends

Our Programs
At this time, programs are meeting virtually and in-person depending on individual preferences.

Community-Based: 
  • Flexible schedule and activities
  • At least 2 outings each month
  • Commit for at least 4 hours each month and 1 year commitment
School-Based: 
  • Meet at your Little's school, during their lunch hour
  • 3 visits a month for at least 1 year
  • Great if you are busy in the evenings and weekends
Beyond School Walls: 
  • Meet with your Little at your place of work, upon your company's sponsorship
  • Only applicable if your company has agreed to fund the Beyond School Walls program
mentor2.0 *must be 21 years old:
  • Send your high-school aged mentee an email once a week
  • Meet at your Mentee's school once a month for a pre-planned event after work
  • Flexible hours for emailing through our online platform
  • To apply for our mentor2.0 program, please visit this link.

Our Programs
Community-Based: 
  • Flexible schedule and activities
  • 2-4 outings each month 
  • Commit for at least 4 hours each month and 1 year commitment
mentor2.0 *must be 21 years old:
  • If this is your program choice, please DO NOT continue using this application. To apply for mentor2.0, use this link to complete your application.
  • Communicate with your high school-aged Mentee weekly via a secure online platform
  • Meet at your Mentee's school once a month for a pre-planned event after work
  • Flexible hours for written communication through our online platform 
School-Based: 
  • Meet at your Little's school, during their lunch hour
  • 3 visits a month for at least 1 year
  • Great if you are busy in the evenings and weekends


Our Programs
Community-Based: 
  • Flexible schedule and activities
  • At least 2 outings each month 
  • Commit for at least 4 hours each month and 1 year commitment
School-Based: 
  • Meet at your Little's school, during their lunch hour
  • 3 visits a month for at least 1 year
  • Great if you are busy in the evenings and weekends
mentor2.0 *must be 21 years old:
  • Send your high-school aged mentee an email once a week
  • Meet at your Mentee's school once a month for a pre-planned event after work
  • Flexible hours for emailing through our online platform
  • To apply for our mentor2.0 program, please visit this link


Our Programs
Community-Based: 
  • Flexible schedule and activities
  • At least 2 outings each month 
  • Commit for at least 4 hours each month and 1 year commitment
School-Based: 
  • Meet at your Little's school, during their lunch hour
  • 3 visits a month for at least 1 year
  • Great if you are busy in the evenings and weekends
Beyond School Walls: 
  • Only applicable if your company has agreed to this program
  • Meet with your Little at your place of work, upon your company's sponsorship


You must have transportation to mentor in our program

For our Community-Based volunteers, we require Texas-state DL, unless you are an active-duty military or college student.


Mentor a Little alongside your significant other or family members


Personal & Occupational Information

Personal Information




You must be over 18 years old





we request your SSN as part of our required background check verification.










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Occupational Information



Street Address







Years




If you are former military, please be ready to submit proof of DD-214 on Page 6

Previous Involvement and Volunteer Youth Experience



If you were previously matched with BBBS, please fill the following






Organization
Please add the name of the organization and of a person within the organization who had opportunity to observe you interacting with youth.


Years





References & Referral Source

Every volunteer must provide four references that have known you for at least two years from each following categories: 1) spouse or other family member, 2) work or school, 3) friend, and 4) additional friend or work.
Significant Other/Spouse Reference





Years (must know for at least 2 years)
Family Reference






Years (must know for at least 2 years)
Friend Reference





Years (must know for at least 2 years)
Additional Reference






Years (must know for at least 2 years)
Additional Reference






Years (must know for at least 2 years)









Documentation

Please upload the following documentation




Form 2970c
Disclosure and Consent to Release of Information Regarding Criminal or Abuse/Neglect History For Applicants, Employees or Volunteers of DFPS Contractors and Subcontractors











Form 2971c
Request for Criminal History and DFPS History Check for Purchased Client Services Contractors

Purpose: Use this form to submit background checks on contractors, and each employee, subcontractor, or volunteer who will be involved in direct delivery services with DFPS clients under a contract or who have access to personal DFPS client information.

Directions: An authorized representative for the contractor completes the contractor information and verification signatures. The representative then completes identifying information for each person required to have a background check. Attach additional copies of the form as needed if background checks are needed on more than three individuals. If additional space is needed for the required information, please attach a separate sheet containing the information.
BBBS Dallas Contractor Information



Identifying Information





















In addition to obtaining a DPS name-based criminal history check, fingerprint-based criminal history checks are required for any PCS contractor and individuals on their staff who, at the time of his or her initial background check request:
• currently lives or has lived outside of Texas within the past five years; or
• currently lives or has lived outside of Texas in the 24 months since his or her last fingerprint-based criminal history check was completed.
If the individual requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check, you must select one of the following choices and provide either an email address or phone number for the person. This information will be required when the person schedules a fingerprint appointment.



Program Requirements Agreement

Notice and Authorization for Background Check