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Volunteer Mentor Reference Check: Significant Other

Reference: Significant Other Reference Form

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York 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 at least 1 year. Many of the resilient children and youth accessing 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 planned 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.

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Your Name*
Please enter the name of the applicant you are providing a reference for.*
Did you know your partner was applying to be a Mentor?*
Are you supportive of your partner’s application to become a Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters?*
Can your partner be counted on to follow through on their commitments?*
Have you witnessed your partner interacting with children/youth?*
If you have not seen the applicant interact with children, please describe how they demonstrate patience in other situations.
Have you ever known your partner to be inappropriate (emotionally, physically, verbally, sexually) with either adults or children?*
To your knowledge, has your partner ever had any trouble following rules/instructions?*
Are you aware of any complaints being made or disciplinary actions being taken against your partner?*
Are you aware of anything that may interfere with your partner’s ability to participate in programming, or that would cause their volunteer commitment to end?*
Has your partner experienced a substance use or physical or mental health concern that may impact their ability to participate actively as a volunteer Mentor?*
Have you had the opportunity to see your partner’s home environment?*
Would you allow your partner to develop a one-to-one relationship with your child/youth or a young person you care about?*
Would you recommend your partner as a Mentor for a child or youth?*
Please confirm your full name*
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We recognize the importance of language and its impact on inclusivity and representation.  We acknowledge that our organizational name reflects the gender binary and does not fully honor the experiences of trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals. However, BBBSPY is deeply committed to creating an inclusive and affirming environment where all identities are reflected in the work we do. We proudly welcome 2SLGBTQIA+ Mentors, Mentees, and staff members, and we are dedicated to advancing the development of PRISM—a service created by and for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

 

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