Vulnerable Sector - Employment - Volunteer Supervisor 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. What is/was the role of the applicant with your business/organization (Employee, Volunteer or Student Placement)?*
 
 
 
3. Name of Business/Organization*
 
 
 
4. Do you have experience directly supervising or supporting the applicant in their role? Please explain:*
 
 
 
5. Have you witnessed the applicant interacting with children/youth?*
 
 
5a. If Yes, How does the applicant ensure the safety and well-being of young people under their supervision?*
 
 
 
6. Have you witnessed the applicant interacting with a vulnerable population other than children and youth? If yes, please specify the population and describe how the applicant interacts with them.*
 
 
 
7. How long did the applicant volunteer or work for your business/organization?*
 
 
 
8. Did the applicant take on additional roles and/or responsibilities during their involvement? Please explain:*
 
 
 
9. How does/did the applicant engage with or respond when provided with support, training and/or feedback?*
 
 
 
10. (If Applicable) Why did the applicant resign?
 
 
 
11. Did you know the applicant was applying to be a mentor, yes or No? If so, what was your reaction?*
 
 
 
12. Do you have any concerns about whether this is an appropriate volunteer role for this individual? If yes, please explain:*
 
 
 
13. What personal strengths do you feel the applicant has to offer in their role as a mentor?*
 
 
 
14. Can the applicant be counted on to follow through on the commitments they undertake, yes or no? Please include any additional information as required.*
 
 
 
15. To your knowledge, has the applicant ever had any trouble following rules/instruction, yes or no? If so, what kind of rules?*
 
 
 
16. Are you aware of any complaints being made or disciplinary actions being taken against the applicant, yes or no? If so, please explain?*
 
 
 
17. Have you ever known the applicant to be inappropriate (emotionally, physically, verbally, or sexually) with either adults or children, yes or no? If yes, please explain?*
 
 
 
18. Would you recommend the applicant as a mentor for a child or youth?*
 
 
 
19. Would you welcome the opportunity to work closely with this individual? Please elaborate:*
 
 
 
20. Do you have any concerns about this person volunteering to spend time with a child or youth?*
 
 
 
21. Is there anything you would like to add that would aid us in our decision?*
 
 
 
Date*
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you so much for completing the required reference!  Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us @ 780-424-8181.