Volunteer Reference – Employment – Vulnerable Sector Volunteer Reference - Employment - Vulnerable Sector - Volunteer Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. Your answers will be kept confidential. Step 1 of 2 50% ConfidentialBig Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that enrolls volunteer mentors to provide a healthy role model to children and youth in our community. Volunteer mentors must provide a stable, positive influence over the period of their commitment, which is usually a school or calendar year. Many of the resilient children and youth in our programs have experienced challenges in their lives; relying on the consistent presence of a mentor makes a difference in their lives, likewise ending this important relationship sooner than expected can have a detrimental effect on the young person. Help us Start Something for our community’s youth by providing a reference that, to the best of your knowledge, is an honest reflection of the applicant and their ability to be a positive influence in the life of a child. Your responses will remain confidential. Thank you.Provided For:* Provided By:* Phone*Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Please specify if the applicant has worked with one or more of the following vulnerable populations within your business/organization:* Children Older adults Persons with disabilities/mental illness/special needs Other e.g. newcomer or refugee populations (Please specify below) None of the above Please specify:* What is/was the role of the applicant with your business/organization?* Employee Volunteer Student Placement How long have you known the applicant?* And in what capacity?* Does/did the applicant report directly to you?* Yes No How long did the applicant volunteer or work for your business/organization?* Did the applicant take on more responsibility or additional roles as time passed?* Yes No How did the applicant receive support and/or training?*(If applicable) Why did the applicant resign?*Did you know the applicant was applying to be a mentor?* Yes No If so, what was your reaction?*What personal strengths do you feel the applicant has to offer in their role as a mentor?*Based on your knowledge of who the applicant has in their life, to whom would they be most likely to turn, or be most responsive to, for support or guidance?*Can the applicant be counted on to follow through on the commitments he/she undertakes?* Yes No Please explain:*To your knowledge, has the applicant ever had any trouble following rules?* Yes No If so, what kind of rules?*Are you aware of any complaints being made or disciplinary actions being taken against the applicant?* Yes No Please explain.*Have you witnessed the applicant interacting with children?* Yes No If so, how does the applicant interact with or relate to children?*Have you witnessed the applicant interacting with another vulnerable population?* Yes No If so, please specify the population and comment on the interactions?*Have you ever known the applicant to be inappropriate (emotionally, physically, verbally, sexually) with either adults or children?* Yes No If yes, please explain*Would you recommend the applicant as a mentor for a child or youth?* Yes No Please explain.*Is there anything you would like to add that would aid us in our decision?By checking yes below, you're agreeing that all information given is true* Yes
