Siblings September 5, Dear Volunteers,

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1 Siblings September 5, 2014 Dear Volunteers, Thank you for your interest in the Boston University Community Service Center s Siblings Program. Siblings is a one-on-one mentoring program that matches BU volunteers with students from Boston elementary schools. In the past, we have collaborated with Winship Elementary, Jackson Mann Elementary School, St. Patrick s Elementary School, and Edison School. The Little Siblings applicant pool consists of children who either want a Big Sibling (BU student) or are recommended by their teachers and parents. The amount of time spent together, as well as activities done, will largely be established at the discretion of Siblings pairs as long as they fall within the program guidelines. Siblings is a two-semester long commitment and volunteers are expected to spend a minimum of three to five hours every other week with their Little Siblings, participating in a variety of activities (playing in the park, eating in the dining hall, playing games, or watching a movie together). Big Siblings are required to log their time spent with the Little Siblings and meet with their Peer Leader every two weeks to discuss the progression of their relationship with their Little Sib. Volunteers also commit to attending two program wide meetings one at the beginning and end of the semester. We are looking for dedicated volunteers, who wish to take on more responsibility in the Siblings program to apply for the Peer Leader position. Peer Leaders will manage smaller groups of Big Sibs and will hold one hour in the CSC per week in order to assist with various tasks throughout the year such as helping plan our larger events such as our Halloween and holiday parties. The Peer Leaders play significant roles in fostering a community among the Big Siblings. As a Peer Leader, you will serve as a liaison between the volunteers and the Program Managers. The Peer Leader application can be found after the Big Sibling application. If you apply for a Peer Leader position, we will reach out to you about scheduling an individual interview. As a role model and mentor to a child who may have not had one before, volunteers become an important part in their Little Sib s life. We look forward to reading your application and getting to know you. In addition to the following application, please complete the CORI, Release and Authorization, and Disclosure and Acknowledgement forms that can be found on the CSC website. These forms cannot be double sided. Applications must be handed into the Community Service Center office (GSU 4 th floor) by Friday September 19th. When you hand in your application, you will be provided with a group interview sign-up sheet. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at , or us at siblings@bu.edu. Sincerely, Annie Duerr and Stefanie Grossano Siblings Program Managers

2 BOSTON UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER SIBLINGS PROGRAM APPLICATION Name Date Phone Gender College & Major Graduation Year Local Mailing Address BU ID: Let us know if you have any preferences about working with any of the following potential siblings. (Please be honest! This will not affect the selection process.) Male Female No Preference 1 st -2 nd Grade 3 rd -4 th Grade 5 th Grade No Preference PERSONAL BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION Please type your answers to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Why are you interested in volunteering with the Siblings program? 2. List your dominant personality traits (i.e. athletic, artistic, outgoing, shy, rambunctious ) What is your favorite hobby? 3. Other than English, which languages, if any, do you speak? Are you fluent? Proficient? Beginner? 4. Have you had any previous experience working with children? Explain. 5. Are you interested in working with a child with special needs (i.e. Learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, hyperactivity/attention deficit, etc.)? If so, what experience do you have? 6. Please list any extra-curricular activities in which you are currently involved. These may include community service, sports, clubs, part-time jobs, etc. 7. What do you like to do for fun? 8. What is your spirit animal, and why? 9. Please write down your availability, including weekends to the best of your knowledge, so we can have an idea of when you are free to meet with your Little Sib. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

3 Fall Fall Fall Please provide the contact information for two references (non-relatives) who will be able to speak to your character and past experiences. If you have any past community service experience or experience working with children, supervisors would serve as great references. Other examples include coaches, teachers, and club advisors. If you have done CSC programs in the past, feel free to use program staff as contacts. Reference 1 Reference 2 Name Relationship Phone # 11. Please provide the most recent copy of your resume, on a separate sheet of paper when you turn in this application. VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SHEET For prior involvement in the Community Service Center PLEASE INDICATE PAST INVOLVEMENT HERE: ASB (Alternative Break) Afterschool Children s Theatre FYSOP (Volunteer or Staff) Joining Hands Making Music The Empowerment League (previously MAPP) Project Hope Siblings Student Studio SFR (Student Food Rescue) Voices from the Middle Wizards DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN ANY ONE-TIME EVENTS? PLEASE INDICATE WHICH EVENT: AND WHICH SEMESTER:

4 If you are interested in being a Peer Leader for Siblings, please complete the supplement below. Siblings Peer Leader Supplement Sibs is looking for a group of enthusiastic Peer Leaders to assist the Program Managers. Peer Leaders will be expected to: Hold one office hour per week in the Community Service Center Manage assigned group of Big Sibs and track their participation with their Little Sib Run bi-weekly meetings with assigned group of Big Siblings Assist the Program Managers with the planning of the larger Siblings events such as the Halloween Party, Winter Wonderland, and Siblympics Enjoy the experience of being a leader in your community! If you are interested in applying to be a Peer Leader on top of being a Big Sib, please answer the following questions. 1. Why do you want to be a Peer Leader? 2. Expand on any significant leadership experience you feel would make you a qualified Peer Leader. 3. What ideas, such as peer group events, do you have that you would try to implement as a Peer Leader?

5 Application Checklist Program application (with Peer Leader supplement if interested in that position) Resume CORI form Release and Authorization form Disclosure and Acknowledgement form