Volunteer Application | Minnesota Council of Churches

Refugee Services Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Minnesota Council of Churches Refugee Services Volunteer or for responding through the International Institute of Minnesota's volunteer website regarding our shared Community Orientation Workshops initiative.

Please complete the entire application as it cannot be saved and returned to later. Once completed, click Submit at the bottom and we will be in contact shortly. If you experience any difficulty submitting this form please contact us at rsvolunteers@mnchurches.org or 612-230-3219 in the Twin Cities, or at rsmankato@mnchurches.org or 507.514.0812 for the Mankato Area.

General Information

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Email*

Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Primary Phone*

Secondary Phone

Occupation*

How did you hear about MCC Refugee Services?*

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Location*

Twin Cities Metro Area Mankato Area

I'm interested in...*

Community Orientation Workshops Classroom Assistant (partnership program between MCC and International Institute of Minnesota.) Resettlement Assistant Bridging Shopper Bus Buddy (for Community Orientation Workshops or assisting other MCC refugee clients) Befriender Intern

Other:

I'm interested in...*

Job Skills Mentor: 8-week, once per week activities for 1-2 hours with a refugee friend focused on job-related language, applying for jobs, and practicing interview skills Befriender: 16 weeks, once per week activities for 1-2 hours with refugee friend focused on practicing English, learning about community, riding bus, driving to appointments. Tapestry Project: 6 week, once per week for 3 hours, connect with your refugee neighbors to create community. The next Tapestry project will take place Fall 2017.

Other:

Experience

What cross-cultural experiences have you had?*

This is not a requirement for volunteering.

Please briefly describe your past volunteer experience and any work experience related to working with refugees.*

Why are you interested in volunteering with MCC?*

What are your expectations for volunteering with MCC Refugee Services?*

What language(s) do you speak?

Availability

Time of Day*

Morning Afternoon Evening

List any comments about your availability in the box below.

Comments on Availability

How many hours a week can you commit?*

2-4 hours 4 or more hours

How long can you commit to volunteering?*

3 months 6 months 1 year

When can you begin volunteering?*

If you drive, would you be willing to use your vehicle to drive refugees to appointments, activities etc.?*

This is not a requirement for volunteers.

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name*

First Name

Last Name

Phone*

Relationship*

References

References should be non-relatives who can confirm your suitability for this position (i.e. supervisors, professors, pastors, coworkers, friends). One reference must be a previous volunteer supervisor or work supervisor. Our policies require that reference records be kept on file before you can be placed in certain volunteer positions. Please note that these records will be kept confidential.

Volunteer Supervisor or Work Supervisor Name*

First Name

Last Name

Phone*

Email*

Relationship*

Personal Reference Name*

First Name

Last Name

Phone*

Email*

Relationship*

Authentication and Release of Information

Please read the following and indicate that you have read and understood each statement by signing and dating below:

I hereby certify that the facts set forth in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that completing this application does not ensure a volunteer placement. I also understand that this is not an application for paid employment.

I have applied to MCC Refugee Services for a volunteer position that may require that I provide references that can be contacts, so that MCC Refugee Services will be fully advised of my qualifications for this position. I, therefore, request that my references furnish the necessary information, and I hereby release them from any and all liability of damages for providing the information requested. I understand that this information will be kept confidential. I further authorize my signature to be duplicated for purposes of this informative request, and acknowledge that duplicate copies of this request are valid.

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Date*