-Volunteer Application | Youthspace.ca

Your FULL Name (required) *

Preferred name *

Pronouns (ex. He/Him, She/Her, They/Them, etc) *

Your Email *

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) *

Address *

Cell Phone *

Please just put N/A if you don't have a cell phone.

Home phone (if different from above)

Please just put N/A if you don't have a home phone.

Please indicate the best times to contact you:

Do you have any allergies or medical concerns we should know about? If yes, please describe:

Name of emergency contact: *

Contact person's phone number: *

Please explain your relationship (my roommate/partner/parent): *

Are you working? *

If yes, where are you working? How many hours per week?

Are you volunteering? *

If yes, where are you volunteering? How many hours per week?

Are you currently a student? *

If yes, where are you studying? How many hours a week are you in class?

How did you learn about volunteering with Youthspace.ca? *

Have you applied to volunteer with NEED2 previously? *

Providing emotional support and crisis intervention is both challenging and rewarding. What do you expect/hope to gain from volunteering with Youthspace.ca? *

There are many meaningful volunteer positions in our community. What is it about this volunteer opportunity with Youthspace.ca specifically that appeals to you? *

What do you think are important factors to consider when working with youth? *

What do "emotional support" and "listening" mean to you? *

What do you think are the most important considerations when talking to youth who are experiencing suicidal ideations? How do you feel about supporting youth who are having thoughts of suicide? *

What do you think are the most important considerations when talking to youth who are engaging in self-harm/self-injurious behaviours? How do you feel about supporting youth who self-harm? *

What strengths do you think you would bring to volunteering? *

What do you think are your growth edges/challenges/weaknesses, and how can we best support you through those in training/volunteering? *

In the past year, have you experienced any significant traumas and/or losses, serious struggles with depression/anxiety, or suicide attempts/serious suicidal ideation? If yes, could you please explain? *

The volunteer commitment is significant: it is 43 hours of training followed by a commitment to doing 140 hours online that is to be completed within 18 months of training. Volunteers are expected to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours per week while completing their commitment. Can you commit to these expectations? (note: if you have questions about the volunteer commitment or expectations, please email us at [email protected]) *

What in your life might prevent you from completing the training program and/or completing your 140-hour volunteer commitment, if anything? *

Youthspace.ca volunteers come to a specific location to complete their volunteer hours Although the location of volunteering is not disclosed until after the interview for safety reasons, it is important to note that the office is along a bus route. Do you think that you can commit to coming into the office to volunteer? *

Although the chat service is offered via instant messaging and text messaging, volunteers use laptops to reply to the visitors. How comfortable are you using a computer? *

Youthspace.ca relies on the commitment and professionalism of our volunteers in order to provide a consistent service. We expect volunteers to be reliable and punctual. How will you work this commitment into personal responsibilities (such as work, school, family, etc.)? *

What about training/volunteering are you most looking forward to? *

What about training/volunteering are you most nervous for, and how can we best support you through that? *

How did you feel filling in this application form? *

Is there anything else you would like to add? *

Do you have any questions for us? *

Name of reference 1: *

References: please provide two work, school, or volunteering-related references (not family or friend)

Position/Title *

Place of employment *

Phone *

E-mail

Name of reference #2: *

Position/Title *

Place of employment *

Phone *

E-mail

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