Previous Volunteer Experience Reference
 

Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton 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.

 
 
 
Name of person who you are providing a reference for?*
 
 
 
 
 
Your Name*
 
 
 
Best Contact phone number?*
 
 
Your Email:*
 
 
 
Email
 
 
 
 
 
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?*
 
 
 
2. Did the applicant report directly to you?*
 
 
 
3. What was the applicant's role in your organization?*
 
 
 
4. How long did the applicant volunteer?*
 
 
 
5. Did the applicant take on more responsibility or additional roles as time passed?*
 
 
 
6. How did the applicant respond to support and training?*
 
 
 
7. Why did the applicant resign their volunteer role?*
 
 
 
8. Did you know the applicant was applying to be a mentor?*
 
 
8a. If so, what was your reaction?*
 
 
 
 
 
9. What personal strengths do you feel the applicant has to offer?*
 
 
 
10. Based on your knowledge of who the applicant has in their life, who would they be most likely to turn, or be responsive to for support or guidance?*
 
 
 
11. Can the applicant be counted on to follow through on the commitments they undertake? Please Explain:*
 
 
 
12. To your knowledge, has the applicant ever had any trouble following rules?*
 
 
12a. If so, what kind of rules*
 
 
 
13. Are you aware of any complaints or disciplinary actions being taken against the applicant? Please Explain:*
 
 
 
14. When have you witnessed the applicant interacting with children? How do they interact with or relate to children?*
 
 
 
15. Have you ever known the applicant to be inappropriate (emotionally, physically, verbally and sexually) with either adults or children?*
 
 
15a. Please Explain*
 
 
 
16. Would you recommend the applicant as a mentor for a child or youth?*
 
 
 
17. Is there anything you would like to add that would aid us in our decision?*
 
 
 
Date*
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you so much for completing the previous volunteer experience reference!  Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us @ 780-424-8181.