BBBSPY Mentor Application BBBSPY Mentor Application Form (2025) "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 8 12% This Form Will Take You Roughly 15-30 Minutes To CompleteIn order to keep the information private and secure this application must be completed all at once and cannot be saved in stages. Please make sure you have enough time before starting the application. Thank you!You Will Also be Required to Upload a Copy of Your Photo IDPlease be sure to have piece of photo ID before beginning the application to prevent from losing your work. Mentor Eligibility CriteriaBefore completing the application please review and complete the following checklist:*Each box must be checked in order for your application to be considered complete. I am at least 18 years old. I am a resident of Peel Region, York Region or Bradford West Gwillimbury. I understand that I will need to provide one piece of Photo ID as part of submitting this application for verification purposes (ex. driver's license, age of majority card, student ID). I understand that the time between application and program involvement could be between 1-6 months, depending on the program I am enrolled in. I understand that I am expected to commit for a minimum of one year of volunteer mentorship. I understand the enrolment process includes a Vulnerable Sector Check, which has a cost of approximately $32 to be paid by me. I understand that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York is under no obligation to approve my application. I understand that if I am not accepted as a Mentor, I will not be provided with a reason why. I understand that BBBSPY is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and empowered. I understand that as a volunteer Mentor, I am expected to actively work towards supporting this commitment. Volunteer Mentor ApplicationPlease note that the information provided in this application will be held strictly confidential. PLEASE ENSURE THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETED IN FULL.How did you hear about our agency?*Brochure/PosterBusiness/CorporatePost-Secondary PresentationFormerly a BigFormerly a LittleReferred by a FriendInformation BoothEventRadioRoad SignSocial MediaNewspaperTelevisionWebsiteWord of MouthAlways KnownPlease select the program you are MOST interested in:*To help you make this decision please review the OUR PROGRAMS tab on our website. Big Brothers BCAC Big Brothers (Available to Mentors and Mentees from Black communities) Big Sisters BCAC Big Sisters (Available to Mentors and Mentees from Black communities) Big Buddy (Female Mentors matched with Male Mentees) In-School Mentoring BCAC In-School Mentoring (Available to Mentors and Mentees from Black communities) Group Mentoring Go Girls! Game On! Conversation Club (Supporting Newcomer Youth) If you are interested in more than one Program, please select the others here: Big Brothers BCAC Big Brothers Big Sisters BCAC Big Sisters Big Buddy In-School Mentoring BCAC In-School Mentoring Group Mentoring Go Girls! Game On! Conversation Club PERSONAL INFORMATIONName* First Last Preferred Name (if applicable) Date of Birth* MM slash DD slash YYYY Gender Identity* Pronouns Street Address* Address Line 2 City* Province / Territory*ONABBCMBNBNLNTNSNUPEQCSKYTPostal Code* Country* Length of Time at this Address* Less than 6 months More than 6 months Please share details about your previous residence and what motivated your decision to move to this new address.*Phone*Email* BBBSPY requires a copy of photo identification (ex. driver's license, age of majority card, etc.)*Please upload a clear photo or scanned copy of your ID here. Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 100 MB. Language(s) Fluently Spoken* Are you anticipating any major changes in your life within the next 18 months?*E.g. marital status, living arrangements, employment, children, etc. Yes No Please specify.* Marital Status* Single Married Dating Divorced Widowed Common Law Separated Not applicable How long have you known your significant other?* Less than two years More than two years Partner/Spouse Name* Do you have or have you had any physical or emotional health concerns?* Yes No Please describe.*Have you ever had police involvement?* Yes No Please provide details.* VEHICLE INFORMATIONThe program you selected earlier requires you to have a G2 license or higher, valid insurance, and regular access to a vehicle. If you do not have any of these, please change your program selection on page 2. Volunteers in the In-School Mentoring, Game On!, and Go Girls! programs do not require a driver's license or vehicle. What type of driver's license do you have?*A G2 license is required for individuals applying for the Big Brother, Big Sister, and Big Buddy programs. No license G1 license G2 license G license or above Do you have access to a vehicle?* Yes No Please select your current vehicle insurance coverage* $1million $2million I do not have vehicle insurance EDUCATION INFORMATIONAre you currently attending school?* Yes No Please list the name of the school* Please list your area of study* Highest level of education completed High School Vocational Training College Diploma University Degree Bachelor of Education Masters PhD Please list any degrees, diplomas, and/or training EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONAre you currently employed?* Yes No Please list your employer* What is your current job title? Would you or your employer be interested in learning about how a business can become involved with BBBS through sponsorship opportunities, corporate mentoring, or fundraising?This is optional and will in no way impact the status of your application. Yes, please email me to learn about these opportunities. Not at this time. RELEVANT EXPERIENCEHave you had any volunteer or work experience with children and youth?* Yes No What is the name of the organization? Please list and describe. Include details about your role, what it involved, what demographic you worked with, and when it was.*Have you ever applied to a Big Brothers Big Sisters agency before?* Yes No Please list the name of the city, when this occurred, and a brief overview of your involvement.*MOTIVATIONWhy do you want to be a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York?*Will volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York assist in career or vocational aspirations?* Yes No Please explain.*Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and get involved in your community. Volunteering as a Mentor is a privileged responsibility that can have a significant impact on a young person's life. It is essential that volunteer applicants understand the importance of this role.If you are unable to commit fully to volunteering as a Mentor for at least 12 months, we invite you to consider volunteering with an alternate organization. Please be advised that BBBSPY will not provide professional or academic references for volunteers until the minimum commitment of 1 year mentorship has been met. Describe the ideal child/youth for you to mentor.*VOLUNTEER LOCATIONS AND AVAILABILITYPlease select the locations where you are willing and able to volunteer.*Please select all that apply. Aurora Bradford Brampton Caledon Caledon East East Gwillimbury Georgina Keswick Markham Mississauga Newmarket Richmond Hill Stouffville Thornhill Vaughan The program you selected earlier requires you to have some daytime availability. If you do not have any availability during the weekday please change your program selection on page 2. Volunteers in the Big Brother, Big Sister, BCAC Big Brother, BCAC Big Sister, Big Buddy, and Group Mentoring programs do not require daytime availability.The program you selected earlier requires you to have some evening and/or weekend availability. If you do not have evening and weekend availability please change your program selection on page 2. Volunteers in the In-School Mentoring, Game On!, Go Girls! and Conversation Club programs do not require evening and weekend availability.What time of day are you available to volunteer?*Please select all that apply. During the school/work day After school Weekday evenings Weekends Please share any additional scheduling comments hereAPPLICATION ATTESTATIONI hereby confirm that I am the individual for whom this application is being made. I further attest that the information provided here is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.* Yes No Signature* Before continuing, please ensure that your references know you have applied and ask them to watch for a reference email from our Agency. Also, please ensure that the email addresses of your references are spelled correctly below. Moving to the next steps in the enrolment process is contingent upon the completion of your references. PERSONAL REFERENCEExamples include a friend, family friend, coworker, etc. Must have known you for at least 2 years and be 18+Personal Reference Full Name*This reference is mandatory. Personal Reference Email*This reference is mandatory. Personal Reference Phone*This reference is mandatory. How long have you known your Personal Reference?*Ex. "10 years". In what capacity do you know your Personal Reference?*Ex. "Childhood Friend" or "Colleague". VULNERABLE SECTOR REFERENCEPlease provide a reference from your past volunteer or work experience with an organization responsible for the well-being of vulnerable persons. This may include: children/youth under the age of 18, the elderly, and/or those with disabilities. If you have not had experience in the vulnerable sector, please provide an employment reference. Must be 18+Vulnerable Sector or Employer Reference Full Name*This reference is mandatory. Vulnerable Sector or Employer Reference Email*This reference is mandatory. Vulnerable Sector or Employer Reference Phone*This reference is mandatory. How long have you known your Vulnerable Sector or Employer Reference?*Ex. "3 years". In what capacity do you know your Vulnerable Sector or Employer Reference?*Ex. "Former Supervisor". FAMILY REFERENCEExamples include parent/guardian, sibling, aunt, etc. Must have known you for at least 2 years and be 18+Family Reference Full Name*This reference is mandatory. Family Reference Email*This reference is mandatory. Family Reference Phone*This reference is mandatory. How long have you known your Family Reference?*Ex. "20 years". In what capacity do you know your Family Reference?*Ex. "My Mother". SIGNIFICANT OTHER REFERENCESignificant Other Full Name*This reference is mandatory. Significant Other Email*This reference is mandatory. Significant Other Phone*This reference is mandatory. How long have you known your Significant Other?*Ex. "5 years". Please briefly describe the nature of your relationship*Ex. "He is my common law boyfriend". OPTIONAL: Social Identity DataBig Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York is committed to ensuring that our programs and services are responsive and accessible to diverse populations across the regions we serve. Social Identity Data is collected from volunteers and families to help identify trends and gaps in our service delivery. The information we learn through this voluntary data collection is used to support volunteer recruitment initiatives, inform community partnerships, and seek out funding opportunities. All of these measures help us provide high-quality mentoring services at no cost.Please note: Filling out this page of the Application is completely optional and voluntary. If you choose to complete it, the information you provide will be kept confidential and will in no way affect your participation with our Agency. We appreciate your support in ensuring that we are an inclusive organization that is best able to meet the evolving needs of our community. Thank you. Birth Place Canada Other If you were born outside of Canada, please indicate the year you moved to Canada Please select the ethnic/cultural origin that you feel best describes you, or use the next field to enter it directly.Prefer not to sayAsian - East (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean descent)Asian - South (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan descent)Asian - South East (e.g., Malaysian, Filipino, Vietnamese descent)Black - African (e.g., Ghanaian, Kenyan, Somali descent)Black - Caribbean (e.g., Barbadian, Jamaican descent)Black - North American (e.g., Canadian, American descent)First NationsIndian - Caribbean (e.g., Guyanese with origins in India)InuitLatin American (e.g., Argentinean, Chilean, Salvadorian descent)MétisMiddle Eastern (e.g., Egyptian, Iranian, Lebanese descent)White – European (e.g. English, German, Italian descent)White – Middle EasternWhite – North American (e.g. Canadian, American)If none of the options above accurately reflect your identity, please feel free to add a note here: What is your total annual household income?Prefer not to answerBelow $10,000$10,001 - $20,000$20,001 - $30,000$30,001 - $50,000$50,001 - $75,000over $75,000 FINAL ATTESTATIONFor the purpose of considering my Mentor Application, a) I consent to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York contacting the references, in confidence, included in my Mentor Application and I hereby waive the right to request disclosure of the references given about me. b) I consent to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York 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. I hereby confirm that I am the individual for whom this application is being made. I further attest that the information provided here is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the information contained in this application will be held in strict confidence and will only be used to assess my suitability as a volunteer, except where required by law. I understand that this application becomes the property of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York and subsequently Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.* Yes No Signature*EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
