Volunteer Reference - Significant Other 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 How long have you known your partner?*Did you know the applicant was applying to be a mentor?*YesNoIf so, what was your reaction?*Are you supportive of your partner’s application to become a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters?*YesNoPlease explain.*What is it like to have the applicant as your partner?*How much free time does your partner have?*What personal strengths do you feel your partner has to offer?*Based on your knowledge of who your partner has in their life, to whom would they be most likely to turn, or be most responsive to, for support or guidance?*Can you tell me about your partner's community involvement and personal interests?*Can your partner be counted on to follow through on the commitments they undertake?*YesNoPlease explain:*When have you witnessed your partner interacting with children? How does your partner interact with or relate to children?*Have you ever known your partner to be inappropriate (emotionally, physically, verbally, sexually) with either adults or children?*YesNoIf so, please explain*To your knowledge, has your partner ever had any trouble following rules?*YesNoIf so, what kind of rules?*Are you aware of any complaints being made or disciplinary actions being taken against your partner?*YesNoIf so, please explain.*Is there anything that you are aware of that may interfere with your partner’s ability to mentor or that would cause their commitment to our organization to come to an end?*YesNoIf so, please explain.*Has your partner experienced an addiction, health or emotional concern that may impact their ability to participate actively in a match?*YesNoIf so, please explain.*Would anything need to change in your partner's home environment to be suitable for a child’s visit?*YesNoIf so, please explain:*Would you recommend your partner as a mentor for a child or youth?*YesNoWhy?*Is there anything you would like to add that would aid us in our decision?By checking yes below, you agree that all the information above is true.*Yes
