Volunteer Application

Please Print and Mail to:

Think Link

2609 N. Second St, La Grande OR 97850

Name: _____________________________________________________

Individual Volunteer . Group Leader . Both (Name of Group): _________________DOB:____/____/____

Address:____________________________________________________

City: _______________ State: _____________ Zip: ________________

Home Phone: _________________ Work Phone: ___________________

Other (specify): __________________________ E-mail: ____________

PERSONAL REFERENCES (students may use teachers and group leaders)

(1) Name and Relationship: ___________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: _____________________ State: ___________ Zip: ____________

Phone: ___________ Other (specify): ____________ E-mail: ________

(2) Name and Relationship: ___________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: ______________ State: __________ Zip: ____________________

Phone: _____________ Other (specify): ___________ E-mail: _________

EMERGENCY CONTACT

(1) Name: ______________________ Relationship: ________________

Phone: ___________________________ Other (specify): ___________

(2) Name: _____________________Relationship:__________________

Phone: ___________________ Other (specify): ____________________

REASON FOR VOLUNTEERING

Please check all that apply

Community service hours

Family/Friends are involved

Extra time

Personal fulfillment

Professional development

Service learning

Other__________________

How did you hear about Think Link Children’s Museum?__________________

What is the length of the commitment you wish to make? _____________________

How many hours per month/week do you wish to volunteer? __________________

Please note the Museum requires a minimum of service per month for certain positions. (see job descriptions.)

ASSIGNMENT INTEREST

Briefly explain why you want to volunteer at Think Link_____________

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Please indicate your employment status. _ Employed full time _ Employed part time _ Retired _ Not employed

If employed:

Organization: ___________________ Supervisor: __________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City:_________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _______

Phone: ______________ Other(specify):___________ E-mail: _________

Highest degree or level of school completed

_ High School/ GED _ Some college /Associate Degree _ Bachelor’s Degree _ Masters Degree

_ Professional Degree (i.e. MD, DDS, JD) _ Doctorate degree (i.e. PhD, EdD)

Are you currently a student? _ Yes _ No School__ Degree Program_________

Do you have past/other volunteer experience? General? _ Yes _ No With children? _ Yes _ No

Please list volunteer experience: ____________________________________________________________

Do you have any special needs or limitations in order to volunteer? ___ If yes, Please explain:______________________________________________________

Have you ever been arrested? ___ If yes, Please explain: _______________

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Have you ever been involved in a criminal court case? ___ If yes, Please explain:   _____________________________________________________

Have you ever been subject to a child abuse investigation? ___ If yes, Please explain: ______________________________________________

I understand and fully acknowledge that, in volunteering for Think Link Children’s Museum, I am entering an AT WILL relationship and that this relationship can be terminated at any time by me or Think Link Museum for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all.

I further understand that by signing this agreement, I give permission to contact my references or to conduct a criminal background check if deemed appropriate. It is my understanding that all information I have provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that giving false information can be grounds for immediate dismissal.

I understand that I may come in contact with sensitive client information and that this information is confidential and is not to be repeated.

Volunteer Signature _____________________ Date _________________

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