Volunteer Application

This application is confidential and will be read only by Turning Point staff.

Thank you for your interest in Turning Point. We welcome prospective volunteers from diverse backgrounds and experience, and hope you will consider joining in our work. Please return the completed application via mail or fax to the address or number listed at the end of this form.

Name:
Address:
City: ST: ZIP:
Phone: (Work) (Home)
Email: DOB:
Place of employment and/or name of School:

Have you had any previous volunteer experience?

If so, please list the name of the organization, and the approximate time frame.
Organization: Time Frame:

List your level of education & special trainings:


When is the best time to reach you?

May we identify ourselves as being from Turning Point when we call you?
    At Work?   Yes    No  At Home?   Yes    No 

What times are you interested in volunteering?
Flexible   Holidays   Daytime
Evening   Weekdays   Weekends
  Other:

Do you have a car?   Yes    No 

How did you hear about Turning Point?


Are you considering volunteering with us for course credit or to fulfill a class requirement?   Yes    No 
IF YES
School Name: Course:
Instructors 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
Other:
 
Miscellaneous Skills  
Sorting/Organizing Light Cleaning
Heavy Cleaning Repairs
Pick-Ups and Deliveries Other:
 
Communication Skills  
Public Speaking Fundraising
Journalism Public Relations
Foreign Language(s) Sign Language
Graphic Arts Other:
 
What other skills do you possess that would help you at Turning Point?


Please indicate the areas of service that interest you Time Requirement
Sexual Assault Advocate (First Response) 3 (12 hour) shifts a month
Crisis Phone Counselor / Resident Advocate 4 hours per week
Children's Advocate 4 hours per week
Personal Protection Order Advocate 4 hours per week
Fundraising negotiable
Administrative/Clerical Work negotiable
Maintenance and Repair negotiable
Other:


Would you be uncomfortable working with any of the following: check only that apply
Adult Women People with Physical, Psychological
or Emotional Disabilities
Adult Men Professional Counselors and Therapists
Children/Adolescents Survivors of Domestic Violence
People who are Homeless Elderly People
People of Color Friends & Families of Victims
Substance Abusers Survivors of Rape/Sexual Assault
People who are Mentally Ill Sexual Harassment Victims
Law Enforcement Personnel Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Incest Victims People who identify as Lesbian,
Bi-Sexual, Gay, or Transgendered (LBGT)
Other:
 
Of those indicated above (if any) please explain.
 
Being helpful in a crisis situation means
 
Describe any experience you've had working with people in crisis situations:
 
Sometimes Turning Point staff and/or volunteers are asked to perform tasks such as dishwashing, donation sorting, cleaning, clerical duties, etc.

How do you feel about this?
 
Turning Point's mission is to provide programs and resources that enable victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness to regain control of their lives.
Is this a philosophy you can support?   Yes    No 
Please Explain:
 
List 3 or more expectations or ideas you have about volunteering at Turning Point.
 
Any additional thoughts, comments, or anything else you would like us to know?
 
Please list two (2) personal references (name and phone number) and one (1) business reference we can call (name, company and phone number):
Name Number
1.
2.
3.

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.

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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.

RETURN TO:

Turning Point, Inc.
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
P. O. Box 1123
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
Office (586) 463-4430
Fax: (586) 463-1771

rgraham@turningpointmacomb.org