Volunteer Application

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

Prior to starting the application, please take a moment to gather emails and phone contact information for your references. There are 3 types of references that are required, they are as follows;
            1.Significant Other/Partner or Family Reference. 
            2.Supervisor Reference (Volunteer or Employment). If you have volunteered/worked within the vulnerable sector please provide your supervisor/lead for that work.
            3.Personal/Friend Reference. Must have known you for minimum two years. 

We also encourage you to review our Volunteer Programs and the Application Process.
Please allow yourself 10-20 minutes to fill out the application. 

If you encounter any issues with this form, or have any questions please contact Danielle Newman. You can also download a hard copy of the application here. Or click here to fill out the application in French. If you choose to submit a hard copy of the application, you can submit the form to welcome@bgcbigs.ca, mail or drop off at our Riverdale office (10135 89 St Edmonton, AB T5H-1P6). 


Boys & Girls Clubs 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.  

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Our Programs 
From the drop down menu below, please select a program. If you are unsure which program to select, please review our Volunteer Opportunities on our website (click here to find out more), or connect with us at our Virtual Open House (click here to sign up).
Please select the program that most interests you. You can change your program of interest at any time during the application process.




  
Bigs In The Community:

Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Youth in Care - Volunteers 18+:
  • One to one mentoring
  • 1 year weekly or bi-weekly commitment 
  • Access to a vehicle is needed  
Mentoring Youth and Young Adults from Care
  • one to one mentoring with a young person between ages of 16 and 24 who is coming from care
  • mentors should be at least 21 years of age
  • Access to vehicle is needed

PRISM

PRISM is a program designed specifically for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Adult volunteer mentors who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ are paired with a mentee who also identifies as 2SLGBTQ+. Mentors and mentees spend time together in the community by participating in a variety of activities and explore identity, confidence and self-expression through mentorship.

  • one to one mentoring with a young person between ages of 16 and 24 who is coming from care
  • mentors should be at least 21 years of age
  • Access to vehicle is needed

To ensure meaningful and supportive matches, there may be a longer wait time for some volunteers as we thoughtfully pair mentors with mentees based on their individual needs.



Site Based Programs:

In School Mentoring Adult (Volunteers 18+) /Teen (Volunteers 16-18):
 
     •  One to One mentoring 
      •  Weekly commitment of 1 hour (Monday - Friday, daytime hours)
      •  Supporting children/youth ages 6-18 with schoolwork and literacy

Club Programs Volunteers 18+:

     • Group Mentoring
     • 2 Hour, weekly commitment for September to December, January - June or full year

Agency Volunteer - Food Hamper Program  Volunteers 18+:

    • 2 Hour (12:00-2:00pm), daytime weekly commitment for 1 year
    • Supporting club sites with food hamper distribution
  • Club locations and days available: 
                -  West (16030 104 Ave NW)– Mondays 12:00-2:00pm
               -  Tweddle (8308 42A Ave NW)– Mondays 12:00-2:00pm
               -  Kinsmen (14803 88A ST)– Mondays 12:00-2:00pm
 
Tutors -Volunteers 16+:
  • 1:1 or small group tutoring
  • Supporting with Reading (grades 1-3) or Tutoring (grades 4-6) 
  • 40-60 minutes weekly or bi weekly, focused literacy/academic support
  • Sakaw Site (#10, 1275 62 St) Tuesdays (3:45-6:00pm) or Wednesdays (3:45-6:30pm)
  • West Club (16030 104 Ave NW) on Mondays from 3:30 - 6:00 pm
  • McCauley Club (9425 - 109A Ave NW) on Thursdays from 2:30 - 6:00pm
​​​
HEROES Hockey Volunteers 18+:
  • Group Mentoring supporting ice hockey programming
  • weekly commitment from October - March, Wednesdays 4:45 -5:45pm
 

 
 
 
 
Which Program Are You Applying for?*
 
 
Please indicate the location where you reside*
 
 
 
Affiliated Group (i.e. corporate mentoring) If none, please leave this blank.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Your Information 
 
First (preferred) Name*
 
 
Last Name*
 
 
Legal/other first name:
 
 
Date of birth, please enter in this format (MM/DD/YYYY)*
 
 
Gender*
 
 
Specified Gender Identity (if not listed)
 
 
Pronouns *
 
 
Pronouns Not Listed Please Specify
 
 
 
How you heard about us?*
 
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 

**Please note: Reference requests to referees will automatically get sent out using the "First (preferred) name" you enter**

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Your Information 
 
 
Address*
 
 
City*
 
 
Province*
 
 
Postal Code*
 
 
Primary Phone*
 
 
Alternative Phone
 
 
 
Email*
 
 
 
 
 
Emergency Contact Full Name*
 
 
Relationship to Emergency Contact*
 
 
Emergency Contact Phone*
 
 
 
 
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Your Information 
 
 
 
 
Were You Born in Canada*
 
 
Ethnicity*
 
 
Additional Language(s) Spoken
 
 
 
 
 
Highest Level of Completed Education *
 
 
 
Are You Currently Attending School?*
 
 
If Yes, Where?
 
 
Course of Study
 
 
Are You Currently Employed?*
 
 
If Yes, Indicate Name of Current Employer (Company, Organization, Agency)
 
 
I have volunteered with or been employed by a child/youth serving organization
 
 
If yes, please specify organization name(s) and date(s)
 
 
 
 
 
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Your References
As part of the application process, we require 3 specific types of references.
Over the next few pages we will walk you through the best fit for each type of reference.
If you feel you do not have a type of reference that is required please leave the fields blank and one of our staff will support you in determining the best fit. 

Once you have submitted your application, emails/texts with instructions on how to complete the references will be sent to your referees. 
Please encourage your references to check their email (including the junk mail folder) for the reference email.
 
I authorize Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area to contact the references provided on the next several pages.*
 
 
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Significant Other Reference
 *If you do not have a significant other, Instead, please continue to next page to provide us with a Family Member reference as an alternate. 

 If you have someone you view currently as a significant part of your life for at least 2 years, then we want to have them complete a reference on your behalf. 
•This could mean that you are dating, living together, common law or married. 
 
 
Significant Other Reference Name
 
 
Relationship
 
 
Years Known
 
 
Email
 
 
Phone
 
 
 
 
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Family Reference 
*Please only complete if previous Significant Other reference was left blank

This person can be anyone from your family that you have current and consistent contact with.
-Ex. Parent, Aunt, Uncle, Sibling, Cousin


 
 
Family Reference Name
 
 
Relationship
 
 
Years Known
 
 
Email
 
 
Phone
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Personal/Character Reference
This person must know you for a minimum of 2 years, and should be someone you are in current contact with.
This cannot be a family member, but can speak to knowing you personally ex. Friend, close co-worker, Family friend
*This reference is required for all volunteer applicants. 
 
 
Personal Reference Name
 
 
Relationship
 
 
Years Known
 
 
Email
 
 
Phone
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Supervisor/Lead Reference:
Please provide one of the below references. This is required from someone who has played a supervisory or lead role in your life.  Below is a list in order of preference.
 
• Current Employer or Volunteer Work: If you have worked or volunteered within the vulnerable sector (children, youth, seniors etc.)  in the last 5 years, please provide your supervisor or lead information to complete a reference on your behalf. If you have not worked or volunteered within the vulnerable sector in the past 5 years please provide your current employer reference or a volunteer reference. 
Vulnerable sector includes: working with children, seniors, individuals with disabilities etc.  
 
 
 
 
Employer Reference Name
 
 
Relationship
 
 
Years Known
 
 
Email
 
 
Phone
 
 
 
 
 
Volunteer Reference Name
 
 
Relationship
 
 
Years Known
 
 
Email
 
 
Phone
 
 
 
 
 

If you do not have an employer or volunteer reference, a coach or teacher that knows you well can complete a reference on your behalf: 
  
Teacher or Coach Reference Name
 
 
Relationship
 
 
Years Known
 
 
Email
 
 
Phone
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Your Application is Almost Complete

Please review the Volunteer Release Agreement and Summary.

While your review and electronic acknowledgement below of the Volunteer Release and Summary will be considered confirmation of your immediate consent, you will be provided with an additional copy of this document to review with the Agency during your personal interview.

Consent and Acknowledgement

In connection with my application to volunteer with Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton, I acknowledge that for the purposes of considering my Volunteer Application and by checking the box below, I consent to the Agency: 
  • Contacting the references, in confidence, included in my Volunteer Application;
  • Conducting a police information check and other relevant background checks;
  • Collecting information from any Big Brothers Big Sisters agency with which I am, or was formerly involved, including a Big Brothers Big Sisters agency in another country with which I am, or was formerly involved AND
  • Collecting and using the personal information I have provided for the purpose of evaluating and considering my Volunteer Application and from this point forward the information that I have provided will be retained for that purpose.


 

 
 
I have read and agree to the terms of the Volunteer Release Agreement and Summary.*
 
 
 
I agree that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge. I authorize Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area to use the information I provided within their agency.*
 
 
 
Please enter today's date in this format (MM/DD/YYYY)*
 
 
 
Volunteer
 
 
 
 
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