Application | Volunteer Corps

Please complete the application below before May 15

First Name *

Last Name *

Current Street Address *

Current City, State, ZIP *

Permanent Street Address *

Permanent City, State, ZIP *

Phone Number

Email address *

Emergency Contact Name/Relationship *

Emergency Contact Phone Number *

Emergency Contact Email address *

General Information

Past Volunteer Experience *

Do you plan to bring a car? (Driving is not a requirement) *

Yes

Do you have a valid driver's/chauffer's license? *

Yes

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? *

Yes

If so, please list date(s) of conviction(s), state and type of conviction.

Please list the type(s) of volunteer service/program you are interested in: e.g., Tutoring, Direct Service, Housing, Mental Health. *

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Educational Background

College/University *

City/State/Date of Degree (or anticipated) *

Highest Degree Earned (Type/Date/Major&Minor) *

Secondary School/Location/Graduation Year *

Significant educational experiences *

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Occupational Background (List most recent employment first)

Employer 1 Name/Street Address *

Start/End dates *

Type of work *

City/State/Zip/Phone *

Employer 2 Name/Street Address *

Start/End dates *

Type of work *

City/State/Zip/Phone *

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References

Please list four references including, if possible, an educator, a mentor, and an employer as well as a personal reference.

Name/Relationship *

Street Address/City/State/Zip *

Email/Phone *

Name/Relationship *

Street Address/City/State/Zip *

Email/Phone *

Name/Relationship *

Street Address/City/State/Zip *

Email/Phone *

Name/Relationship *

Street Address/City/State/Zip *

Email/Phone *

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Essays

Self-Evaluation Essay *

Please use separate page. As a long-term volunteer at SOME, you will be living with others and working as part of a team in service to the poor and homeless of the Nation’s Capital. How would you describe your strengths and challenges in pursuing this volunteer service? You may wish to address your ability and willingness to work with others; communication skills; leadership abilities; particular gifts or talents.

Essay on Volunteering *

Please write a short essay describing why you are interested in volunteering for a year to serve those in need, individuals and families. You may wish to incorporate your expectations about the volunteer experience, the influences that led to considering a volunteer experience and your hopes for life beyond the volunteer experience.

Essay on Aspirations *

Please answer the following questions in no more than 750 words: What are your short-term and long-term professional aspirations? How will your participation in SOME's Volunteer Corps Program help you realize your life plan?

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