Teen Volunteer Application 

Thank you for your interest in becoming a teen mentor with BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area. Through this application we will be asking you to provide your basic personal, demographic and contact information. Our agency uses information gathered in a professional manner, information will be kept confidential based on agency policy. 

BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area embodies the principles of diversity and welcomes participation of all regardless of race, religion, culture or sexual orientation. Our agency works to create a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all who are involved with our programs. 

If you encounter any issues with this form, please contact: Laura Nguyen at laura.nguyen@bgcbigs.ca or 780-490-6843. 
 
Choose A Program*
 
BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters serves Edmonton,the surrounding area, and satellite locations. Please indicate which location you are applying to volunteer in.  
Please choose the location you will be volunteering*
 
Click "Next" to continue your application. At any time you can click "Previous" to review or edit previous pages.  
 
Your Information

On the following pages we will be asking you to provide personal information for your application. Our agency will keep information provided confidential, based on our agency policy.  
 
   
First Name* Last Name* Preferred Name (if different from fist name)
 
 
 
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)* Gender * Specified Gender Identity if Not Listed
 
 
 
Preferred Pronouns* Preferred Pronouns (not listed please specify)
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
Street Address*
 
City* Province* Postal Code*
 
 
 
Primary Phone Number* Alternative Phone Number (if different from primary phone)
 
 
 
Email*
 
  
 
   
 
   
Current School * Grade*
 
 
If you are also currently employed, where?
 
  
 
   
I have been a volunteer with another child/youth serving organization.ed with child/youth serving program?
 
 
   
Do you speak any language(s) other than English?* Were you born in Canada* Ethnicity*
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
Emergency Contact Full Name* Relationship to Emergency Contact * Emergency Contact Phone Number*
 
 
 
Click "Next" to continue your application. At any time you can click "Previous" to review or edit previous pages. 
 
 
 
   

Getting to Know You! 

GETTING TO KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT YOU! Please answer these questions so that we can get to know the real you better and find the right match for you. 
 
   
 
   
1. What are your interests and hobbies? How do you spend your free time? Type your answer below*
 
 
   
2. When I am with my friends, we are usually doing these activities: Type your answer below*
 
 
   
3. Experiences with Children, describe and name any involvement you’ve had with children and youth (either a volunteer or paid) and the ages of those children/youth: Type answer below *
 
 
   
4. What did you learn while working with children in the past: Type your answer below *
 
 
   
5. What challenges did you have when working with children: Type your answer below *
 
 
   
6. Do you have a gender preference with your mentee? Type your answer below*
 
 
   
7. Which of the following words would describe the mentee with whom you feel comfortable working with? Please Chose from the list here and type your answer below: Artistic, Athletic, Calm, Creative, Excitable, Funny, Learning Difficulties, Loud, Over Active, Quiet, Serious, Shy, Social Emotional Difficulties*
 
 
   
8. Please provide any other information to aid us in finding the right match for you: Type your answer below
 
 
 

References


As part of the application process, we will be asking for two (2) references, one will be from your parent/guardian and the other will be from your teacher, your School Based Facilitator will provide further instructions for this during your interview. The teacher reference will be completed by your teacher and submitted directly to your Facilitator. 

You are responsible for having your parent/guardian complete the paper reference form and returning the completed paper form to your teacher or Facilitator. 

Once you have submitted your application, please ensure that your references are informed and will complete the references on your behalf. These pieces must be submitted in order to complete your enrollment. 

If you have any questions regarding references, please direct them to your BGC Bigs Facilitator or teacher. 

Please check the box below to confirm that you have read and understood the information provided.  
 
   
Yes, I have read and understood the above *
 
 
 
   
 
Your Application is Almost Complete 

  
Consent Page 

Please read through and complete the consents Volunteer Permission and Release Agreement. For Section 6 Media Consent you will need to indicate your response below and will not be able to do so on the link. Note if you are under the age of 16 your parents/guardians will also need to sign (this will be included in the reference email). 

  
Volunteer Release Agreement and Summary
 
 
   
Informed Consent Response *
Yes, I agree to the above
 
 
   
Please read the below regarding media consents.
 
 
   
Media Consent Response*
Yes, I agree and consent for photographs and videos to be taken
No, I do not consent for photographs and videos to be taken
 
 
   
Please read the consents below on participation and confidentiality.
 
 
   
Participation and Confidentiality response *
Yes, I agree to the above
 
   
   
Information Agreement
 
   
   
Information Agreement Response *
Yes, I agree to the above
 
 
   
Electronic Signature agreement *
I consent that this document acts as my electronic signature and permission.
 
Your Full Name (First and Last Name)*
 
Please enter today's date (MM/DD/YYYY)*  
 
Volunteer