Introduction to the Application The Big Sis Program is a new area of ministry within D.O.L.L.S. Headquarters that will be working directly with the 5 Main on each campus. Big Sisters will report to the Chapter Director, Andrea Taylor. They will seek to build on our ministry s continued success by mentoring and coaching the 5 Main within their assigned chapter. Likewise, they will work to improve on the communication between Headquarters and officers. Big Sisters will develop close relationships with their assigned 5 Main, and seek to support and encourage them during their year of leadership. Big Sisters should have a heart for ministry and mentorship. They should have a strong desire to utilize their past experience to pour into the hearts of young Christian leaders. It is vital that all applicants realize that by applying to become a Big Sis, they are in essence volunteering a few hours every month with a bona fide 501 c(3) non-profit ministry. We consider our work a very serious matter and are seeking only the most committed and most responsible of college aged girls to join our efforts. To gain a better understanding of the responsibilities specific to Big Sisters see the Big Sis Job Description document, available through our website. It is also required that all applicants read the Big Sis Constitution, which is also available on the website. This constitution will help you gain an understanding of our ministry s commitment to ensuring that every leader is living a life of integrity and righteousness. Please review these resources to verify that you are a strong candidate for the position. Please know that it is not our desire to overburden you with lengthy applications and tedious questions. However, this in-depth application will help our election panels make the wisest decisions possible involving leadership at Headquarters. The Big Sis position is a leadership position at the Headquarters level, working with our chapters and 5 Main. It is entirely appropriate for organizations to go to extreme lengths to ensure the leaders are highly qualified for such a position. This is also done in order to help you personally reflect upon the qualifications required for this position and evaluate whether you are prepared to take on such a commitment. In order to be considered for a position you will need to thoroughly complete this application and schedule an interview with Headquarters, as well as complete a D.O.L.L.S. Knowledge Exam (if necessary). Time slots for interviews will be available on a firstcome-first-serve basis. We ask that you prayerfully consider your involvement as a Big Sis. The Selection Process Please do not attempt to wait until the last minute to complete this application. It is very lengthy and requires a lot of deep thought and heavy writing. This application can easily take you several hours to complete. We recommend that you take it in baby-steps, one section at a time over a period of several days. Following your interview, the Headquarters election committee will review all the applications and consider the things discussed during your interview. Their decision will be prayerfully made and based on what the committee truly believes God is calling them to decide in the best interest of the organization. While many young women may apply for these roles, only a handful will be selected. DOLLS wants to remind all applicants that God already knows whom He is going to entrust His chapters. If you are not offered a position with HQ, we pray that you will realize it is because God has something else planned for you instead. Completing the Application If you truly believe God is calling you to pursue this opportunity, we invite you to open this application packet and begin filling in your answers. If you would like more information on the program, please contact our Chapter Director, Andrea Taylor, at AndreaTaylor@DOLLSHeadquarters.com. Once you have completed your application, email it to Andrea Taylor. Someone will then be in contact with you for the next steps.
Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Email: Cell Phone: ( ) - Date of Birth: Age: Social Media Platforms: q Facebook q Instagram q Twitter q Pinterest q Other 01. Have you spent time reviewing the roles and responsibilities of Big Sisters? 02. Do you feel you meet all the requirements of the position? Why or why not? 03. Why are you applying to be a Big Sis? 04. Do you have access to a vehicle and auto insurance? 05. Do you understand that volunteers of this ministry cannot be reimbursed for the costs of travel? Your sacrifice in this area will be considered a generous donation to this ministry. Are you comfortable with this sacrifice? 06. DOLLS has chapters in all of the following locations. Our goal is to match our Big Sisters with a chapter that is located in an easily accessible city to where they are living/working. Please indicate which cities you would be willing to drive to if you are selected to serve as a Big Sis. q Plano q Rockwall q Allen q Lucas q Frisco
07. If you will be attending college next Fall, where will you be attending? 08. How many credit hours are you planning on taking the next two semesters? Fall: Spring: 09. Do you currently work or plan on working next year? If so, where? How many hours a week? 10. Thinking of your schedule next Fall, list your time commitments so we can best match you with a chapter that will accommodate this schedule. (Class, church, job, etc.) Day Time Obligation SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
11. Are you in a position to make a long-term commitment of this nature? (June to June) 12. Does your schedule allow for the 5-8 hours per month that a commitment of this kind will demand? 13. Our chapters All-Member Meetings and 5 Main Meetings take place at various times throughout the week. Please indicate if you have a preference for a certain time and day of the week that you would be available to assist your chapter. q Mornings q Afternoons q Mondays q Tuesdays q Wednesdays q Thursdays q Fridays 14. Are there any special issues or circumstances happening in your life right now that could possibly have any impact on your commitment and involvement in working with this ministry? 15. What are you plans or goals for your education and future? 16. How do you feel being a Big Sister will help you on your way to achieving the above goals? 17. Briefly explain your gifts, callings, talents, or other abilities that have prepared you for ministry. 18. What experiences have you had that might help you mentor young girls? 19. Have you ever lead a group of people. If so, please explain further? 20. Have you ever had any experience speaking in front of large groups? If so, when, and explain further.
21. Rank each column from 1-4, 4 being the words that most describe you, and 1 being the words that describe you the least? Be sure to select your instinctive behavior, not necessarily what you perceive to be the right answer. A= B= C= D= Enjoys Risk Competitive Direct Natural Achiever Opinionated Takes Charge Self-Assured Spontaneous People-Oriented Imaginative Well-liked by many Creates Fun Enthusiastic Talkative Calm Keeps the Peace Compassionate Patient Good Listener Sympathetic Caring Organized Cautious Precise Perfectionist High Standards Prepared Analytical 22. What do you think will be the hardest part about being a Big Sis? 23. What are some ideas you may have for mentoring your officer team? 24. In the past, I have been involved with DOLLS as: (check all that apply) Member Officer Volunteer Chair Position Ambassador New to DOLLS (If you have not served previously as an Officer of DOLLS please fill out the attached Experience Waiver) 25. Have you ever attended any DOLLS events? If so, Which ones? 26. How did you initially hear about DOLLS? 27. How did you hear about the Big Sis program? 28. List any other ministries you have experience with? (FCA, Apartment Life, Sigma Phi Lambda, Polish, ProvenWay)
Please pause here and read the following page on the DOLLS website: www.dollsheadquarters.com/vision-values.html 29. Briefly summarize the purpose of DOLLS: 30. Reflecting on the Vision & Values statements, would you say that God has given you a heart for similar cause? 31. Described what resonated most with you about the DOLLS Vision & Values statements and explain why? 32. Are you a part of a local body of believers (i.e. a church)? If so, which one? 33. Do you identify with a particular Christian denomination? If so, which one and why? 34. Do you profess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? 35. When did this conversion occur? (Briefly describe your testimony)
36. Describe your relationship to sin after your conversion? 37. Do you have assurance of your salvation? Please explain what fruits in your life give you this assurance? 38. What spiritual disciplines make you feel closest to God? 39. Do you currently have any type of support group in your life for the intent of growing in spiritual maturity? (bible study, college life group, personal mentor, etc.) If yes, please explain the avenue and in what way that have been an influence: 40. What qualities do you look for in a spiritual mentor? 41. Are you presently enjoying fellowship with other believers outside of that of your local church? If yes, please indicate the avenue of fellowship (sororities, book clubs, parachurch ministries, etc.): 42. If you were to stand before God today in Heaven and He asked, Why should I allow you to forever stand in my presence? What would you say? 43. List any Christian authors, books, pastors, or teachers have greatly influenced you understanding of God.
44. What are you personally doing to grow strong in your understanding of God and His word? 45. Speaking in tongues, healings, prophesying, communion, and baptisms are part of the Christian experience for many; however, DOLLS chooses not to focus on them but rather on the basics of the gospel of Christ. Do you agree to keep the focus on the Gospel of Christ and not on these or other secondary issues? Yes No Pause here and read through the Big Sis Constitution found on the DOLLS website: 46. Reflecting on your reading of the constitution, do you believe you are capable of living a life characterized by this standard of holiness? 47. Please explain why you believe the DOLLS ministry has chosen to hold its Big Sisters accountable to such high standards: 48. Will you have any reservations about signing this document if you are selected to serve? If yes, please explain your concern: 49. Is there anything more you would like us to know about your heart for DOLLS?
Please fill out the following information for your references. Please do not list any DOLLS HQ staff as references. Also, please do not include any family members. *Please contact each Reference and alert them that DOLLS will be calling. Reference #1 Name: Email: Phone Number: Relationship: Number of Years known: Reference #2 Name: Email: Phone Number: Relationship: Number of Years known: Reference #3 Name: Email: Phone Number: Relationship: Number of Years known: Applicant Signature: Date: DOLLS will be accepting applications through June 30 th or until all positions are filled. Completed applications can be submitted to the following: Mailed to: 1105 E. Main Street #217, Allen, Texas 75002 Emailed to: Andrea Taylor, AndreaTaylor@DOLLSHeadquarters.com In person to our office at: 305 S. Jupiter Road, Suite 110, Allen, Texas 75002