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Volunteer Enrollment

Ready to get the process started? You can fill out and submit an enrollment form online below or download a PDF of the
Volunteer Enrollment Form and fax, mail or submit in person at our office in downtown Asheville.

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Policy on Eligibility of Volunteers

Please check each box to indicate that you have read and understand each item. Once you have agreed to all policies, you may proceed to the application.

Community-based program*

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be willing and motivated to engage in physical activities and keep up with a young person.
Must have time to engage in activities twice a month for several hours each time.
Must provide a copy of a valid driver’s license and a copy of your NC state minimum automobile insurance.

I have read and understand this policy

Group, School-based, After-school programs*

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be willing to encourage educational success through help with assignments/ reading as well as board games, art, puzzles, etc.
Have reliable transportation to the program site.

I have read and understand this policy

All programs*

Be settled in employment and residence.
Be able to make a calendar year time commitment once you are matched.
Be able to be consistent in your contact with the youth and the organization’s staff.
Be interested in helping a young person improve interpersonal skills, experience a variety of activities, and develop higher aspirations.
Be interested in and willing to attend workshops that will help you ignite your Little’s potential.

I have read and understand this policy

Driver's License*

For Community-Based matches, must have a valid driver's license and a copy of your NC state minimum automobile insurance.

I have read and understand this policy

Personal Information*

Provide complete and truthful information and share information of a personal nature. The enrollment process includes local and national criminal background checks. *Safety considerations: 3 moving/ safety violations in the previous 3 years will be evaluated during enrollment. Five offenses of any type in the previous 3 years will result in disqualification.

I have read and understand this policy

Mentorship*

Be able to demonstrate maturity, stability, and sound judgment to fulfill the role of a mentor. The following are important in working with children/ families in our program:
- Openness to values, living standards and lifestyles different from your own.
- Flexible approach to selecting activities, based on the interests of the child and goals of the match.
- A history of healthy interpersonal skills and relationships.
- Self-awareness, emotional and cognitive maturity appropriate to mentoring.

I have read and understand this policy

Screening*

A Screening Committee makes the decision about an applicant's acceptance or non-acceptance based on the above criteria. Once the Screening Committee approves a volunteer, the parent/ guardian decides if a volunteer is the best fit for their child. A match may not occur right away due to interests, preferences, and other factors.

I have read and understand this policy

Continuing Eligibility*

The above criteria are also used to determine continuing eligibility after a match with a Little Brother or Little Sister is made. The final decision regarding eligibility is entirely the program’s decision. It must be understood that the program does not have to explain the reasons for the decision when to do so would be in violation of the confidentiality policy or not in the applicant’s best interests.

I have read and understand this policy

Full Name (no initials)*

First Middle Last

Date of Birth*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Gender*

Female

Male

Non-Binary

How did you hear about us?

Preferred pronouns

Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

What county are you in?*

Local Mailing Address (if different)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Cell Phone*

Home Phone

Email*

Employer

Supervisor

Employer Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Employer's Phone*

Employer's Email*

Race/Ethnicity*

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Hispanic or Latinx

Multi-Racial

Involvement with a Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization?

Yes

No

Where?

Program Specifics

PROGRAM CHOICE*

Please check the program for which you would like to apply. All of the following programs have an enrollment and matching process to ensure that the volunteer is matched with the right child for them.

Community-Based Program: Volunteers 18+ are matched with youth ages 6-14 for one-on-one activities twice a month for a minimum of one year. Matches are encouraged to participate in simple, fun activities designed to build a friendship

School/After-School Mentoring Program: Volunteers ages 18+ are paired with youth for fun activities up to one hour each week at the school or center. Time commitment: minimum of one calendar year.

Group Mentoring Program: Volunteers ages 18+ meet with their middle school group once a week during the school day. Time commitment: minimum of one calendar year.

Preference of Elementary School

Reference Section

All information will be treated confidentially and will not be shared.

*For the Group, School-Based or After-School Mentoring Programs: Please list 2 persons who have known you for at least a year, specifically:

1) Spouse/significant other (if not applicable, then a family member)

2) Work, School or Personal Reference

*For the Community-Based Program: List 4 persons who have known you for at least a year, specifically:

1 ) Your current/ past employer or co-worker

2 )A friend who has known you for at least 2 years

3) Your spouse/ significant other (if not applicable then a family member who is familiar with your home environment)

4) Someone who has observed you interacting with children (someone other than your parent)

Note name, city, phone number, email address, and relationship to you.

Example:
John Doe Asheville 828-771-9088 johndoe@gmail.com Employer

References*

Please list name, phone, and email for all references.

Legal Record

Please list any arrests, convictions, and traffic violations. Please provide charge as well as disposition/result.

Citation/Arrest/Violation Date*

Have you been or are you on a Sex Offender Registry in any state?*

Yes

No

Social Security Number (https protocol-protected)*

Drivers License Number (include any & all zeros) (https protocol-protected)*

Issuing State of Drivers License*

Drivers License Expiration Date*

Address listed on Driver's License (Please send copies of Driver's License and Auto Insurance card to Morgan Harris at morganh@bbbswnc.org.)*

Agreement*

I agree to the terms & conditions.

I certify that all information entered on the volunteer enrollment form I am submitting is true and accurate.

Authority for Release of Information

AUTHORIZATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION I acknowledge receipt of the DISCLOSURE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, “A SUMMARY OF YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT”, “ADDITIONAL STATE LAW NOTICES” and certify that I have read and understand those documents. I hereby authorize Background Investigation Bureau, LLC (“the Company”) to obtain “consumer reports” and/or “investigative consumer reports” about me at any time after receipt of this authorization and, if I am hired, throughout my employment. To this end, I hereby authorize, without reservation, any law enforcement agency, administrator, state or federal agency, military branch, institution, school or university (public or private), information service bureau, past or present employ er or supervisor, private business, insurance company or personal reference, and/or other persons to furnish any and all background information requested by Background Investigation Bureau, LLC. (BIB), additional third-party organizations acting on behalf of Organization, and/or Organization itself. I authorize BIB, when necessary, to digitally sign any authorizations on my behalf to obtain requested background information. I agree that a facsimile (“fax”) or photographic copy or digital copy of this Authorization or my signature shall be as valid as the original.

I agree to program participation under the above conditions.

Signature (Please use your stylus, mouse, or trackpad to enter your signature.)*

Print name*

Date*

Date of birth*

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