Volunteer Application - Turning Point Macomb

Name*
First Last
I am applying to:
- Complete my internship/practicum
- Volunteer at Second Hand Rose
- Become an indirect service volunteer (2-hour training required)
- Become a direct service volunteer to work with survivors (40-hour training required)
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Cell Home
Email*
Date of Birth
Place of Employment and/or Name of School
Previous Volunteer Experience
Have you had any previous volunteer experience? If so, please list the name of the organization and the approximate time frame.
Organization Time Frame
Organization Time Frame
Education and Special Training
Please list your level of education and any special training you have.
Education Training
When is the best time to reach you?
May we identify ourselves as being from Turning Point when we call you?
- Yes—At Home
- Yes—At Work
What times are you interested in volunteering?
- Flexible
- Daytime
- Evenings
- Holidays
- Weekdays
- Weekends
Other times:
Do you have a car?
- Yes
- No
How did you hear about Turning Point?
Are you considering volunteering for course credit or to fulfill a class requirment?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please provide:
School Name Course Name Instructor's Name
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience in any of the following areas?
CLERICAL SKILLS
- Typing
- Filing
- Phone/Receptionist Work
- Computer Work/Data Entry
- Mailings
- Web Design
MISCELLANEOUS SKILLS
MISCELLANEOUS SKILLS
- Sorting/Organizing
- Light Cleaning
- Heavy Cleaning
- Repairs
- Pick-Ups and Deliveries
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Journalism
- Foreign Language
- Graphic Arts
- Fundraising
- Public Relations
- American Sign Language (ASL)
What other skills do you possess that can help Turning Point?
What other skills do you possess that can help Turning Point?
Please indicate the areas of service that interest you:
Area of interest and time requirement.
- 24-Hour Hotline/Resident Advocate
- Children's Advocate
- Personal Protection Order Advocate
- Fundraising
- Administrative/Clerical Work
- Maintenance and Repair
- Second Hand Rose
Other not listed above:
As we serve survivors of all gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, and backgrounds, volunteers must demonstrate the ability to work with all survivors and understand the unique barriers that survivors with intersecting oppressed identities will encounter. Are there any groups of people that you feel uncomfortable working with?
Being helpful in a crisis means:
Experience
Describe any experience you've had working with people in crisis situations:
Volunteering at Turning Point
Sometimes the team performs tasks such as dishwashing, donation sorting, cleaning, clerical duties, etc. How do you feel about this?
Our Mission
Turning Point's mission is to empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive services and resources while advocating for community action to end oppression and violence. Is this a philosophy you can support?
- Yes
- No
Please Explain:
Expectations about volunteering
Please list 3 or more expectations or ideas that you have about volunteering at Turning Point:
Additional Comments:
Do you have additional thoughts, comments, or anything else you would like us to know?
Familial Relationship
Do you have a familial relationship with any Turning Point/Second Hand Rose staff, board member, volunteer, intern or contract worker?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please provide the following:
If yes, please provide the following:
Name Relationship to you
References
Please list two (2) personal references (name and phone number) and one (1) business reference we can call (name, company and phone number)
PERSONAL REFERENCE 1
Name Phone
PERSONAL REFERENCE 2
PERSONAL REFERENCE 2
Name Phone
BUSINESS REFERENCE
BUSINESS REFERENCE
Name Company Phone
Opportunities for volunteers are provided without regard to religion, creed, race, national origin, age, sexual orientation or sex. The organization is not obligated to provide a placement, nor are you obligated to accept the position offered. The above information is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge and Turning Point has my permission to contact the references I provided.
Opportunities for volunteers are provided without regard to religion, creed, race, national origin, age, sexual orientation or sex. The organization is not obligated to provide a placement, nor are you obligated to accept the position offered. The above information is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge and Turning Point has my permission to contact the references I provided.
Signature Date
Segments of this application were adopted from First Step. Last updated by CS 6/1/2009
Thank you for taking the time to fill-out this application completely and honestly. Upon receipt we will notify you and schedule an interview near our next training date.

For more information or to submit by mail, please return to:
Turning Point, Inc.
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
P. O. Box 1123
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
Office: (586) 463-4430
Fax: (586) 463-1771
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