BCGBigs Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Boys & Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area. Through this application, we will be asking you to provide basic personal, demographic and contact information. Our agency uses information gathered in a professional manner, information will be kept confidential based on agency policy.

Prior to starting the application, please take a moment to gather emails and phone contact information for your references. There are 3 types of references that are required, they are as follows;
1.Significant Other/Partner or Family Reference.
2.Supervisor Reference (Volunteer or Employment). If you have volunteered/worked within the vulnerable sector please provide your supervisor/lead for that work.
3.Personal/Friend Reference. Must have known you for minimum two years.

We also encourage you to review our Volunteer Programs and the Application Process.

If you encounter any issues with this form, or have any questions please contact Jenna Brewer. You can also download a hard copy of the application here. Or click here to fill out the application in French.

Currently we have no volunteer opportunities for those under 18 years old. Please keep connected with us for future opportunities.

Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area embodies the principles of diversity and welcomes participation of all regardless of race, religion, culture or sexual orientation. Our agency works to create a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all who are involved with our programs.

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From the drop down menu below, please select a program. If you are unsure which program to select, please review our Volunteer Opportunities on our website, or connect with us at an Open House. Please select the program that most interests you. You can change your program of interest at any time during the application process.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Big Siblings: One to one,1 year weekly commitment mentoring for children/youth ages 6 to 18.
Couple Match: One to one as a couple,1 year weekly commitment mentoring for children/youth ages 6 to 18.
Youth in Care: One to one,1 year weekly commitment mentoring for children/youth who have had involvement with childrens services, ages 6 to 18.
PRISM: One to one,1 year weekly commitment mentoring matches children/youth (ages 6-18) who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ with an adult mentor who also identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+
Virtual Reading/Tutoring: One to One, weekly commitment of 45-60 mins for the duration of the school year, supporting children/youth Grades 1-12 with academics virtually.
In School Mentoring Adult: One to One, weekly commitment of 1 hour during the school day, supporting children/youth ages 6-18 with schoolwork and literacy.
Club Programs: 2 Hour, Weekly commitment for the term of September - December or January - June (with the option of the full year), supporting children/youth in a group setting, ages 6-18 at one of our club locations.
Support Volunteer: 2 Hour, daytime weekly commitment for 1 year, supporting club sites with food hamper distribution.

Program of Interest*

Please indicate the location where you reside*

Affiliated Group (i.e. corporate mentoring) If none, please leave this blank.

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Your Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Preferred Name (if different from first name)

Date of birth, please enter in this format (MM/DD/YYYY)*

Gender*

Specified Gender Identity (if not listed)

Preferred Pronouns

Preferred Pronouns Not Listed Please Specify

How you heard about us?*

Other (please specify)

Address*

City*

Province*

Postal Code*

Primary Phone*

Alternative Phone

Email*

Emergency Contact Full Name*

Relationship to Emergency Contact*

Emergency Contact Phone*

Were You Born in Canada*

Ethnicity*

Additional Language(s) Spoken

Highest Level of Completed Education *

Are You Currently Attending School?*

If Yes, Where?

Course of Study

Are You Currently Employed?*

If Yes, Indicate Name of Current Employer (Company, Organization, Agency)

I have volunteered with or been employed by a child/youth serving organization

If yes, please specify organization name(s) and date(s)

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Your References

As part of the application process, we require 3 specific types of references.
Over the next few pages we will walk you through the best fit for each type of reference.
If you feel you do not have a type of reference that is required please leave the fields blank and one of our staff will support you in determining the best fit.

Once you have submitted your application, emails/texts with instructions on how to complete the references will be sent to your referees.
Please encourage your references to check their email (including the junk mail folder) for the reference email.

Significant Other Reference

Significant Other/Partner Reference: If you have someone you view currently as a significant part of your life, then we want to have them complete a reference on your behalf.

•This could mean that you are dating, living together, common law or married.

*If you have a significant other please fill in the below reference information. If you do not have a significant other, please continue to next page.

Significant Other Reference Name

Relationship

Years Known

Phone

I authorize Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area to contact the reference provided above.*

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Personal/Character Reference

*This reference is required for all volunteer applicants.

This person must know you for a minimum of 2 years, and should be someone you are in current contact with. This cannot be a family member, but can speak to knowing you personally.
•ex. Friend, close co-worker, Family friend

Personal Reference Name

Relationship

Years Known

Phone

I authorize Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area to contact the reference provided above.*

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Supervisor/Lead Reference:
Please provide ONE of the below references. This is required from someone who has played a supervisory or lead role in your life. Below is a list in order of preference.

• Current Employer or Volunteer Work: If you have worked or volunteered within the vulnerable sector in the last 5 years, please provide your supervisor or lead information to complete a reference on your behalf. If you have not worked or volunteered within the vulnerable sector in the past 5 years please provide your current employer reference or a volunteer reference.
Vulnerable sector includes: working with children, seniors, individuals with disabilities etc.

Employer Reference Name

Relationship

Years Known

Phone

Volunteer Reference Name

Relationship

Years Known

Phone

If you do not have an employer or volunteer reference, a coach or teacher that knows you well can complete a reference on your behalf:

Teacher or Coach Reference Name

Relationship

Years Known

Phone

I authorize Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area to contact the reference provided above.*

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