Vulnerable Sector - Employment - Volunteer Supervisor Reference
 

Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton 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 a school or calendar year. Many of the resilient children and youth in 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 expected 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.

 
 
Name of person who you are providing a reference for?*
 
 
 
 
Your Name*
 
 
 
Best Contact phone number?*
 
 
Your Email:*
 
 
 
Email
 
 
 
 
 
1. Please specify/explain if the applicant has worked with one or more of the following vulnerable populations (Children, Older Adults, Persons with disabilities/special needs) within your business/organization? If the applicant did not work with any vulnerable populations please put “None”.*
 
 
 
2. What is/was the role of the applicant with your business/organization (Employee, Volunteer or Student Placement)?*
 
 
 
3. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?*
 
 
 
4. Does/did the applicant report directly to you, yes or no? Please include any additional information as required.*
 
 
 
5. How long did the applicant, volunteer or work for your business/organization?*
 
 
 
6. Did the applicant take on more responsibility or additional roles as time passed, Yes or No? Please include any additional information as required.*
 
 
 
7. How did the applicant receive support and/or training?*
 
 
 
8. (If Applicable) Why did the applicant resign?
 
 
 
9. Did you know the applicant was applying to be a mentor, yes or No? If so, what was your reaction?*
 
 
 
10. What personal strengths do you feel the applicant has to offer in their role as a mentor?*
 
 
 
11. Based on your knowledge of who the applicant has in their life, to whom would they most likely turn to, or be most responsive to, for support or guidance?*
 
 
 
12. Can the applicant be counted on to follow through on the commitments they undertake, yes or no? Please include any additional information as required.*
 
 
 
13. To your knowledge, has the applicant ever had any trouble following rules, yes or no? If so, what kind of rules?*
 
 
 
14. Are you aware of any complaints being made or disciplinary actions being taken against the applicant, yes or no? If so, please explain?*
 
 
 
15. Have you witnessed the applicant interacting with children? If so, how does the applicant interact with or relate to children?*
 
 
 
16. Have you witnessed the applicant interacting with another vulnerable population? If so, please specify the population and comment on the interactions?*
 
 
 
17. Have you ever known the applicant to be inappropriate (emotionally, physically, verbally, or sexually) with either adults or children, yes or no? If yes, please explain?*
 
 
 
18. Would you recommend the applicant as a mentor for a child or youth?*
 
 
 
19. Is there anything you would like to add that would aid us in our decision?
 
 
 
Date*
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you so much for completing the required reference!  Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us @ 780-424-8181.