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Volunteer Application

Please fill in the following information and click the Send Form button.

Contact Information
   


Availability
Please enter the hours you are available. Include all days of the week and hours you are available.



Additional time requirements?

How many hours are you able to volunteer:    Each Week: Each Month:


Background
1. Education:

Please indicate the last level completed.

High School/GED College Degree:
Associate Degree Masters/PHD:


2. Work History:

Current occupation (company and title) or school/major:
Previous work experience (paid and volunteer):
Special training, skills, hobbies, certifications or languages spoken:


3. Location

Which locations are you available or willing to volunteer at? Check all that apply.

Downtown
North Commons
Midtown
Philips Children's Center
Uptown
Cityview School


4. Additional Information

Are you applying for a specific volunteer position? If so, which one(s)?

How did you hear about volunteer opportunities at the YWCA of Minneapolis?

Are you or have you ever been a member of the YWCA?
I am currently a member
I was a member in the past
I have never been a member


5. References

Please provide at least 2 additional adult references (personal or professional, other than relatives.)
  Name Phone Number How long you've known them
1. 
2. 
3. 


6. Emergency Contact Informaion

Name: Day Phone:
Relationship: Evening Phone:


Disclosures and Consent
Background Check Disclosure
You are hereby notified that the YWCA of Minneapolis may obtain a criminal background check for the purpose of evaluating you for certain volunteer positions. An Informed Consent will be provided to you to complete and sign upon application for specific positions that require a background check, as determined by the YWCA of Minneapolis. You are entitled to obtain, by written request, disclosure of the nature and scope of the report.

The information I have provided is accurate and up-to-date. I understand that acceptance as a YWCA of Minneapolis volunteer and assignement to a volunteer position is based on assessment by program staff and the availability of a suitable position for me. I also understand that submitting this application does not obligate me as a volunteer with the YWCA of Minneapolis.
I agree     I do not agree

I give the YWCA of Minneapolis permission to take photos of me during my volunteer service for use in publications and advertising. I release the YWCA of Minneapolis from the liability in the event of injury during my volunteer activities.
I agree     I do not agree

If you are under 18, please provide your parent/legal guardians name and phone number. We will need to contact him/her for consent.

Name:   Phone:



Interest and Skills Assessment
Please indicate only those areas of interest with regard to your skill level in each.

1 = Interested in learning, but no experience
2 = Some experience
3 = Lots of experience

Support Services
Mailings
Filing
Telephone work
Typing/word processing
Record keeping/data entry
Research (Internet or otherwise)
Writing Letters
Other:
      


Childcare
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Kindergartners


Youth Development
Elementary School Students
Middle School Students
High School Students
Tutoring
Mentoring


Communications/Public Relations/Outreach
Newsletter: research, design, writing
Public speaking
Community outreach
Media relations
Other:
      


Sports/Recreations
Sports
Lifeguarding
Recreational outings/field trips
Other:
      
Professional/Technical/Computer
Web design
Graphic design
Accountantk
Business
Legal work
Handyperson
Other:
      


Creative Activities
Art
Music Instrument:
      
Dance
Photography
Quilting
Gardening
Singing
Painting
Other:
      


Special Events
General day of event activities
Video recording/editing
Recruit/coordinate speakers
Other:
      


Development/Fundraising
Direct mail
Soliciting donors
Grant writing
Program development/evaluation
Other:
      




You may also download, print and mail or fax the Volunteer Application (PDF file) to:

YWCA Downtown
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
1130 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-332-0500