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Volunteer Questionnaire
Volunteer Pre-Interview Questionnaire
Thank you for choosing to learn about the possibility of volunteering as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported
one-to-one
relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Which program is right for you?
Community-Based
Mentors commit to spending an average of 8 hours a month for at least 15 months from the time they are matched with a mentee. Community-Based Mentors coordinate one-to-one outings in the community with their mentee by communicating with the mentee’s parent/guardian.
Site-Based
Mentors commit to visiting for 1 hour a week at the child’s school/afterschool site for at least 12 months. Site-Based Mentors spend one-to-one time with their mentee at the child’s school or afterschool site only.
Volunteer Eligibility Policy
To be a volunteer mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay’s programs, participants must:
• Be at least 18 years of age for the Community Based program, and be at least 14 years of age and a sophomore in high school for the School/Site Based program, with parental consent and an assurance of reliable transportation;
• Be a resident, employed, or a student in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Citrus, Hernando, or Sumter County;
• Must be a resident within our service area for a minimum of 3 months;
• Community Based - have regular access to an automobile, current automobile insurance, an acceptable driving record, and a valid driver’s license, and not have been convicted of a DUI within the past five years;
• Pass a Level-2 background screening; and
• no disqualifying criminal history;
• have support of spouse, family or significant other;
• Must not be involved in any illegal activity, including drug use; must not have been convicted of a felony within the last ten (10) years; felony convictions that are more than ten (10) years old or misdemeanor convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Help us get to know you. The information you provide will help us make a better match for you and assure we can support your involvement with our program.
Name
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Do you have any concerns about your ability to fulfill the 15-month commitment required for community-based mentors or the 12-month commitment required for site-based mentors?
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No
If yes, please explain
Community-based mentors are required to use their personal vehicles to provide transportation during outings with their mentees and they are not compensated for travel costs. If applying to be a community-based mentor, are you comfortable with using your personal vehicle for transportation during outings.
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If no, please explain
Do you have children living at home?
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No
How will they feel about you spending one-to-one time with another child?
Do you have guns, ammunition, or other weapons in your house?
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If you are applying for site-based, do you have the availability to mentor 1 hour a week (Monday-Friday)?
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Please note, we do our best to make new site-based matches between September and April each year. Site-Based mentors applying in the spring may not be matched until September.
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Life Changes
Have you had any of the following life changes in the past year, or do you expect any of the following life changes within the next year?
*All life changes will be discussed during the interview.
Marriage, Divorce or Separation from Spouse/Significant Other
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Yes
No
Pregnancy or Adoption or Fostering a Child(ren)
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Yes
No
Change in Health of Family Member that you care for
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Yes
No
Gain of a Family Member that you care for
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Yes
No
Child Leaving Home
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Yes
No
Personal Injury or Illness
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Yes
No
Death of Spouse, Significant Other, or Other Family Member
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Yes
No
Change in Residence in Last 6 Months
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No
Moved more than once in the last 3 years
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Yes
No
Change in Employment/Retirement
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Yes
No
Anticipating Promotion / Possible Relocation / Looking for a New Job
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No
Change in Responsibilities at Work
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No
Change in Work Schedule/Hours
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No
Hold more than one job
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No
Not available on weekends
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No
Change in Schools
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No
About to Begin or End School
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No
Lived in Area for At Least 3 Months (Includes: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, Alachua, and Marion County)
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Yes
No
Referral
We’re always looking for volunteers! Do you have any friends or family members that you’d like to refer to us? We’d be happy to reach out!
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