Volunteer - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Newfoundland

Volunteer Inquiry Form

Please provide your information and we will be in touch with you in 24-48 hours between M-F, excluding all holidays and office closures. Thank you

Full Name*
Pronouns
Email*
City*
Province*
Mobile Phone*
Briefly tell us why you are interested in becoming a mentor*
Program of Interest*
You must be 18 years of age or older in order to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Newfoundland. Please confirm you are 18 years of age or older*
Have you ever been involved with BBBS before?*
This could be as a former mentor, child matched in our program or caregiver.
- Yes
- No

The Steps to becoming a Mentor

How The Volunteering Process Works

The order of the steps in the application and assessment process can vary from agency to agency, but the following is a general overview of the process. You, the volunteer applicant:

Completes an application with our agency
Submits a vulnerable sector screen, criminal records check, and three or four references (completed at the agency or online)
Participates in a one-to-one interview with a staff member at our Big Brothers Big Sisters agency
Completes mandatory forms at time of interview
Depending on the program, may be asked to participate in an assessment of their home environment
Successfully completes an orientation, child safety training and developmental relationship training
Is notified of their acceptance/non-acceptance

The Matching Process

Similar to the application and assessment process, the matching process can vary from program to program, but in general:

The mentoring coordinator, now familiar with the volunteer and the children and youth waiting to be matched, discusses a potential match with the volunteer, the child or youth, and, depending on the program, with the caregiver/family.
The mentoring coordinator arranges for a meeting between the child or youth, the volunteer mentor, and caregiver (for Community-Based programs).

If everyone agrees, the match can begin and BBBS will support you throughout your match relationship!