Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with KidStart. Once you complete and submit the following application we will contact you within 3 – 5 days to arrange an interview!

First Name:
Last Name:
Street:
City:
Postal Code:
Home Phone:
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Work Phone:
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Can you be contacted at work: Yes No
What is the best time to call you?

Create your login for the KidStart Volunteer Centre:
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Volunteer Mentors must be at least 19 years old to work with youth who are 12 years old or younger, and at least 21 years old to work with youth who are older than 12. Please indicate the age group you are qualified and interested in working with (you may select all three and you will be assigned wherever there is the greatest need): Youth 12 and under Youth older than 12 Kinnections
The application process can take up to a month sometimes more. Are you willing to make a one year commitment from the time you are assigned your KidStart mentee? Yes No
What are your other time commitments? (i.e. work, sports teams, other volunteering, etc.)
Occupation:
Briefly describe your employment history:
Are you currently in school? Yes No
If yes, what is your field of study?
What was your last level of education completed?
What is your experience as a volunteer?
How are you involved in your community?
What are your reasons for choosing to volunteer with KidStart and what are you hoping to achieve?
What do you believe that young people need most to succeed in today's world?
Do you speak a second language? Yes No
If yes, what language(s)?
Do you have a valid BC Drivers License? Yes No
Do you have access to a vehicle? Yes No
What are your hobbies and interests?
How did you hear about the KidStart Mentoring Program?
Please provide three references (NO relatives please and references must be 19 years or older.): Present or Past Employer (Must have known you for at least six months.)
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Address:
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Telephone:
Email:
Relationship to you:
Personal Acquaintance (Must have known you for at least two years.)
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Relationship to you:
Professional A professional reference should be a person with a professional designation such as a doctor, lawyer, accountant, teacher etc. This person should know you but should not be a friend or relative.
Full Name:
Address:
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I acknowledge and accept that this application does not guarantee acceptance into the program, and that PLEA Community Services Society of BC is under no obligation to accept or assign me as a volunteer in their KidStart program, and is not obliged to provide a reason. If I am assigned, I understand and will abide by the volunteer position description and code of conduct related to my volunteer position. I agree to abide by the confidentiality guidelines of the agency. I agree: Yes No
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