Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Application Form

Submit the completed application form and required documents to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas via email at bbbs.info@bbbscentralcarolinas.org. Alternatively, fax the materials to 704-910-5633 or hand deliver/mail to 3801 E. Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28205. Ensure that you include a copy of your Driver's License or Passport and proof of current auto insurance if applicable. For best results, follow all instructions carefully and double-check all entered information before submission.

There are no specific important dates for this form in 2024 and 2025.

The purpose of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Application Form is to collect essential information from potential volunteers who wish to become Big Brothers or Big Sisters. This form ensures that all volunteers meet the organization's requirements and have the necessary background and qualifications. By completing this form, volunteers help BBBS in providing safe and suitable mentors for the youth in their program.

• 1. First Name: Your given name as it appears on official documents.
• 2. Last Name: Your family name as it appears on official documents.
• 3. Home Phone: Your primary contact number.
• 4. Work Phone: Your contact number at your place of employment.
• 5. Preferred Name: The name you prefer to be called.
• 6. Cell Phone: Your mobile contact number.
• 7. Home Address: The address of your residence.
• 8. City: The city where you live.
• 9. Personal Email: Your personal email address.
• 10. Work Email: Your email address at your place of employment.
• 11. Social Security Number: Your social security number for background check purposes.
• 12. Date of Birth: Your birth date in MM/DD/YYYY format.
• 13. Race/Ethnicity: Your race or ethnicity, with options to select from a provided list.
• 14. Is it okay to text you: Permission to text you on your mobile phone.
• 15. County: The county where you reside.
• 16. State: The state where you live.
• 17. Zip: Your postal code.
• 18. How do you prefer to be contacted: Your preferred method and time of contact.
• 19. Gender: Your gender identification.
• 20. Marital Status: Your current marital status.
• 21. Maiden Name: Your maiden name, if applicable.
• 22. Multi-race: Check all races that apply to you.
• 23. Nationality/Country of Origin: Your nationality or country of origin.
• 24. Faith Affiliation: Your religious affiliation, if any.
• 25. Occupation: Your current occupation.
• 26. Employer: The name of your employer.
• 27. How Long Employed: The length of time you have been employed at your current job.
• 28. Highest Level of Education: The highest level of education you have completed.
• 29. Work Hours: Your work hours or schedule.
• 30. Are you a student at this time: Indicate if you are currently a student and provide the name of your school if applicable.
• 31. Do you have current or past military experience: Indicate if you have any current or past military experience.
• 32. Dates of Service: The dates you served in the military.
• 33. Branch: The branch of the military you served in.
• 34. Component: Your military component, such as Active or Reserve.
• 35. Are you retired: Indicate if you are retired from the military.
• 36. Are you separated/discharged: Specify if you are separated or discharged from the military, and the character of your discharge.
• 37. Possession of a driver's license is required if you will be transporting a program youth: Indicate if you have a current and valid driver's license.
• 38. Do you have a vehicle: Specify if you have a vehicle.
• 39. Do you have valid insurance: Indicate if you have valid insurance that meets or exceeds state required minimum.
• 40. Have you previously applied to be or served as a Big Brother or Big Sister: Indicate if you have previously applied or served as a Big Brother or Big Sister.
• 41. Have you ever been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters in another capacity: Indicate if you have been involved with BBBS in any other capacity.
• 42. Have you ever been involved with or volunteered for another youth organization: Specify if you have volunteered for another youth organization.
• 43. Have you ever been denied acceptance or released from service as a volunteer for another youth-serving organization: Indicate if you have ever been denied acceptance or released from service as a volunteer.
• 44. Are you interested in serving with our Community-based program or School-based program: Choose between Community-based program or School-based program.
• 45. If School-based, in which school are you interested in serving: Select from the provided list of schools if you are interested in the School-based program.
• 46. REFERENCE INFORMATION: Details of your references, including their names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

If you fail to submit this form, your application to become a Big Brother or Big Sister will not be processed.

• Incomplete Application: Failure to submit the form will result in an incomplete application.
• Delay in Volunteering: Your volunteer onboarding process will be delayed until the form is submitted.
• Cannot Participate: You will not be allowed to participate in the mentoring programs without a completed application.

• 1. New Volunteers: Individuals applying to become new Big Brothers or Big Sisters.
• 2. Returning Volunteers: Former volunteers reapplying to participate in the program.
• 3. Military Personnel: Active or retired military personnel applying to volunteer.
• 4. Experienced Youth Workers: Individuals with previous youth organization experience.
• 5. Community Members: Community members looking to support and mentor local youth.