Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
Pike's Peak Volunteer Application
You must be an adult (21+) to volunteer with BBBS. Are you 21 or older?
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yes
no
How long have you lived in the Pikes Peak Area?
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less than a year
1 year +
I understand that: (please check the following)
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As part of the BBBSC enrollment processes, I will be asked to provide additional personal information prior to making any recommendations for my assignment
I understand that there will be a $60.00 fee for Community Mentoring and a $50.00 fee for Sports Buddies and mentor2.0 to cover expenses associated with processing your application. Additional background charges may be passed on to applicants in the Community Mentoring Program for the processing of out of state driving records. This fee is due at the time of interview.
Legal First Name
Legal Last Name
Preferred Name (If Applicable)
Date of Birth
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Month
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Day
Year
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Gender
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Ethnicity
Please Select
White
Black
Hispanic
Asian
Pacific Islander
Native American
Multiracial
E-mail
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Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Marital Status
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Single
Married
Widowed
Separated
Divorced
Living with Signifigant Other
Domestic Partner
Which program are you most interested in?
Community Mentoring
Sports Buddies
Interested in
mentor2.0?
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for more information and to fill out an inquiry.
Are you a United States Citizen? (Note: Not being a United States Citizen does not automatically disqualify you from applying to be a Big, however it may require additional fees and steps to obtain your background check.)
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Yes
Resident Alien
No
Work or Student Visa
Please respond to the following using your current home address, as where you live may be a consideration for certain mentoring programs:
Home Address
City
Zip Code
What are the major cross streets of your neighborhood?
How long have you resided in the Pikes Peak area?
In what general field do you work? :
Name of Employer
What are the major cross streets of you workplace?
Can we call you at work?
yes
no
Work Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Days Worked
Hours Worked
Education:
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Less than High School
High School
High School Plus
Trade School / Certificate Program
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
Professional Degree
What school(s) did you attend?
Military Service:
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yes
no
*If yes, dates of enlistment
Do you have a valid driver's license?
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yes
no
*If yes, please list state and license number
Some children in our programs live in Spanish-only speaking homes. Generally, the child is bi-lingual. Do you have Spanish speaking skills to effectively communicate with the parent/guardian?
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yes
no
Please check which of these apply to you:
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I own my own car
I have access to a car
I use only public transportation
I do not have access to a car or public transportation
Do you have any time constraints or obligations such as travel for work, family, other volunteer commitments, etc. that could prevent you from meeting your commitment to BBBSC?
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Do you have children under the age of 18?
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If so, would this prevent you from meeting one to one with your mentee 2-4 times a month?
Our Sports Buddies program requires an initial 6 month commitment and our Community Mentoring Program requires an initial 1 year commitment. Knowing that this commitment starts at the time you are matched, how confident are you that will be able to meet with a youth on a regular scheduled basis? Do you see yourself still in the Pikes Peak area in the next two years?
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Have you ever applied to be, or have been, a Big Brother or Big Sister?
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yes
no
*If yes, when and where?
*If yes, why did your match close?
Have you volunteered with children / youth in the past?
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yes
no
*If yes, when and where?
Please list any previous or paid experience working with children and /or youth:
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Have you ever been terminated or fired from a paid or volunteer position?
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yes
no
*If yes, please explain
Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of any misdemeanor or felony in this state or elsewhere? :
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yes
no
*If yes please explain
Have you been charged or convicted of a DUI / DWAI?
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yes
no
*If yes, where and when?
What has prompted you to apply to be a mentor with our organization? How have you determined that now is the time to make the commitment?
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What strengths or qualities do you possess that would help you to be a good mentor?
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Which of the following did you experience during adolescence / high school? (Check all that apply)
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Went to school in the Pikes Peak area
Grew up / lived in another country
Worked a job while in High School
Had to take care of family or siblings while growing up
Grew up in a single parent household
Was a high preforming student
Was a low preforming student
Got in trouble a lot in school
Was outgoing
Was shy
Was bullied or had social struggles
Had someone close to you pass away
Identified as LGBTQ and / or had friends or family who identified as LGBTQ
Parents were separated / divorced
Traveled internationally
Was raised by a family member or grandparents
Was in Foster care
Select all of the following personality traits that best describe you. (Check all that apply)
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Well organized
Patient
Independent
Funny
Outgoing
Quiet
Serious
Ambitious
Emotional
Competetive
Talkative
Open-minded
Spiritual
Perfectionist
Creative
Many mentees express a preference for a mentor who is experienced in handling the many challenges that youth face today. Of the following list of potential challenges, with which ones do you have experience? (Check all that apply)
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Dealing with academic challenges
Dealing with social challenges
Dealing with personal / emotional challenges
Dealing with friendship challenges
Dealing with family challenges
Dealing with health challenges
What experience do you have with diverse or underserved populations?
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What skills or experiences could you bring to a mentoring relationship?
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Please tell us a little but more about yourself that we couldn't learn from the previous questions. What else do you think we should know in order to find you the best possible match? Tell us what makes you different from everyone else!
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How did you hear about us?
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Facebook
Mentoring.org
Online Ad
Employer
Friend
Family
Co-worker
Volunteer website
Current Mentor
Community Group Network
Lunch and Learn
Other
I understand that: (please check the following)
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This application in no way obligates me to perform any volunteer services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc. (BBBSC) is not obligated to accept my application or match me with a youth
As part of BBBSC’s enrollment processes, I am required to complete volunteer training, in person interview, background checks and give references
The information I provided may be used to conduct a background check, including driving records check, criminal background check, and other records where required by local, state, or federal law for volunteers working with youth
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