Volunteer - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Newfoundland

Volunteer Inquiry Form

Applicants must be living in the St. John’s metro area to be considered for volunteering.

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.

Please note: This is not an application. This form is used to express interest in becoming a volunteer.

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 and live in the metro St. John's region in order to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Newfoundland. Please confirm you are 18 years of age or older:*
Do you have access to a vehicle?*
Site-based programs are an option for those who do not have access to a vehicle.
- Yes
- No
Can you commit to the program for at least one year?*
Please note: Most programs require a minimum one year commitment.
- Yes
- No
Have you been living in the area for at least 6 months?*
Site-based programs are an option for those living in the area for less than 6 months.
- Yes
- No
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!