Volunteer Re-Enrollment Interview - Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City

Your Information

Full Name(Required)

First Name Last Name

Email(Required)

When did you originally apply to become a Big?

Previous Match Relationships

Please tell us why you are interested in being matched again.(Required)

Describe the relationship with your Little in your last match. How did you build that relationship?(Required)

What activities did you enjoy doing in your last Match?(Required)

What did you like most about your Little?(Required)

What do you feel were the most positive experiences in this Match?(Required)

What challenges did you face in your last match? Please share a specific example of one of those challenges and how you worked through the situation.(Required)

Describe your relationship with the parent/guardian in your last match.(Required)

What were your expectations of that relationship?(Required)

What worked well in building and maintaining that partnership?(Required)

How did you address any challenges?(Required)

How do you think your previous Little would describe you?(Required)

How would your previous Little's parent/guardian describe you?(Required)

In your own words, why did your Match close?(Required)

Overall, would you consider your last Match successful? Why or why not?(Required)

What (paid or volunteer) experiences have you had being around or relating to children? For example: babysitting, in the community, friend's kids, coaching, etc.?(Required)

Aside from children of your own, how much time do you currently spend with children? In what capacity? (babysitting, coaching):(Required)

Occupational Information

Where did you grow up?(Required)

Where did you attend high school?(Required)

If you attended college or trade school, list your degrees and from which educational institution(s).

Where are you currently working?(Required)

What do you do there?(Required)

What is your work schedule, and how long have you worked there?(Required)

Do you travel for work? How often?(Required)

Do you anticipate any changes in your employment or work schedule in the next year or two?(Required)

Are you currently in school or taking classes or do you have any plans to go back to school?(Required)

Close Relationships

Describe your childhood and family dynamics. Who did you grow up with and what are your current family relationships like?(Required)

Are you presently married or in a relationship?(Required)

Yes

No

How long have you been married/in this relationship?

How was your spouse or significant other involved in your last Match?

What do you anticipate their involvement to be in a new Match?

What is your significant other's view toward you being rematched?

Do you have any children?(Required)

Yes

No

What are their ages?

What are their genders/gender identities?

Tell us your approach to discipline with your own child(ren).

How did your children feel about you spending one-on-one time with your last Little?

How were your children involved in your last Match?

What do you anticipate their involvement to be in a new Match?

Do you anticipate any changes in your family in the next few years?(Required)

Home Assessment

Did your last Little spend time at your home?(Required)

What were some of the things you did together at your home?(Required)

Have you moved since your last interview?(Required)

Yes

No

Please describe your home environment.

How long have you lived there?

Please describe your neighborhood in detail.

Do you plan on moving out of the area in the next year or two?(Required)

If yes, in what area of town do you plan to reside?

Who currently lives with you?(Required)

Is there anyone that lives in or around your home that you would feel uncomfortable allowing a child to spend time with or that would pose a potential safety risk to a child?(Required)

Do you have new pets since the time of your first interview?(Required)

Yes

No

What type of pet? What is their breed? How big are they? How would you describe their overall demeanor? What is their experience with children?

Are you able to put your animal(s) away when your Little is around?

Are there any weapons in your home, and if so, how are they secured?(Required)

Outside Interests and Online Presence

How do you currently spend your spare time? What do you like to do for fun (interests, hobbies, etc.)?(Required)

Describe what you do after work on a typical week and weekend.(Required)

What commitments do you have outside of work/school? (i.e., civic clubs, fraternities/sororities, church groups, sports). What is the time commitment for each of these?(Required)

What social media accounts do you have? How do you use them?(Required)

Thinking about what’s on your social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest), is there anything there that would be inappropriate for a child to read or see?(Required)

Personal Well-Being

How often do you use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs?(Required)

What has been your experience with substance use or addiction, either personally or with someone you know?(Required)

Have you been in counseling in the past? For what reasons did you seek counseling?(Required)

Are you currently in counseling? For what reasons did you seek counseling?(Required)

Do you have any health issues that may impact the match?(Required)

Have you ever felt confused by your sexual identity?(Required)

When you were growing up, did someone older than you ever approach you in an inappropriate way?(Required)

As an adult, have you ever had a sexual encounter with a child?(Required)

Have you ever had thoughts or feelings about inappropriate encounters with children even though you did not act on them?(Required)

Have you ever had any moving traffic violations?(Required)

Have you had any automobile accidents or violations?(Required)

Have you had a D.U.I./D.W.I.?(Required)

Has your license been suspended or revoked?(Required)

Have you ever been arrested or taken in for questioning?(Required)

Have you ever been charged or convicted of a crime?(Required)

What do you suppose leads some adults to engage in sexual activity with children of any age?(Required)

When adults engage in sexual activity with children, who do you feel is responsible?(Required)

Preferences and Expectations of the Match

How would your friends describe you?(Required)

What is your religious affiliation, if any? How big of a role does your faith play in your life?(Required)

Describe the things that are most important to you (value system).(Required)

What do you consider to be your strengths?(Required)

Share a life experience or life situation that you believe has made you who you are today.(Required)

What changes or improvements would you like to make in your life?(Required)

Give an example of a challenging commitment you have had and how you kept yourself motivated.(Required)

What kinds of things are causing extra pressure or stress in your life?(Required)

What kind of life lessons/advice do you hope to pass on to a Little in the BBBS program?(Required)

Do you have any input on what type of Little would be a good match for you?(Required)

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