Equitable Giving Circle Volunteer Application

Equitable Giving Circle Volunteer Interest Form

EGC encourages the participation of volunteers that support our mission, vision, and values. We are looking for people who are already seeped in their personal anti-racist journey and are committed to creating peer-led, community-funded, transformational. The information on this form will be kept confidential and help us find the most appropriate volunteer opportunity for you. This is a volunteer form for individuals only. If you are volunteering as a group please complete the appropriate form.
General Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Emergency Contact Name*
Emergency Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you a person of the global majority (e.g., Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx/Brown, dual heritage, and/or have been racialized as an "ethnic minority")?*

YesNo
Are you a White person (e.g., a person of European origin and non-Hispanic)?*

YesNo
If you are a White person, what makes you a quality White person?*
If you are person of the global majority, please type "N/A"
Please list your social media accounts and usernames
Skills and Interests
What are your volunteer interest (select all that apply):*

Project development (identifying project goals, scale, timeline, etc.)Help organize outreach activities such as workshops, informational meetings, lunch-and-learn, and other presentations)Help lead outreach activities (table at events, co-lead presentations, canvassing, flyer distribution)Write grants or assist with fundraising effortsHelp with accounting or bookkeepingAssist with administrative duties such as drafting communications, managing electronic and postal mail, coordinating with businesses for cash and in-kind donationsHelp with food service duties (assist food pantry manager, ensure proper refrigeration of food items, help at free food market, etc.)Food distribution (load, transport and deliver food boxes to families)Administrative and program support e.g. data entry, in-kind donation asks, etc.Community food education cooking/nutrition classesChildcare and/or hosting activity groups for childrenGardening, growing and harvesting produce with local residents and farmersAssist in picking up foodOther
Skills and Knowledge (check all that apply):*

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Forms, Slides, Calendar)Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Acrobat ProAdobe InDesignAdobe Creative Cloud ExpressGraphic Design tools (e.g. Canva)Volunteer CoordinationPublic SpeakingGrants Management and/or WritingMarketing and CommunicationsFundraisingCommunity Event PlanningCulinary ArtsFood Service and HospitalityOrganizational skills/experienceTranslationInterpretationOther
If you checked "Translation," "Interpretation," or "Other," please list language(s) or other volunteer skills and knowledge here:
What industries interest you the most and why? *
Do you drive?*

Yes, I am a licensed driver without a carYes, I am a licensed driver with a carNo, I do not drive
Availability and Preferences
I am available to volunteer on the following days:*

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Is there a time of year that is better for you?*

SpringSummerFallWinterAnytime
What type of volunteer commitment is right for you?*

A one time eventAbout once a monthA few times a monthAbout once a weekA few days per weekMore than a few days per week
How soon can you start volunteering?*

MonthDayYear
Date
Do you have a geographic preference for volunteer work?*

YesNo
If you marked "Yes" please indicate preferred area:*

Multnomah County (Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, and Wood Village)Washington County (Beaverton, Tigard, and Hillsboro)This question does not apply to me because I will not be a volunteer delivery driver.
Essential functions of being a volunteer delivery driver and/or warehouse volunteer involve heavy lifting and moving 30-40 pound boxes. Will you be able to meet the lifting requirements for those roles?*

Yes, I can lift heavy boxes.No, I cannot lift heavy boxes.Maybe, with reasonable accommodations.
Alder Commons shares their space with Equitable Giving Circle. Alder Commons is an all-ages community centres, which means that adults and young people will be in shared spaces. To ensure a safe environment for younger people, all volunteers must complete a background check. Do you agree to complete a criminal background check?*

YesNo
There is a $65 fee for the criminal background check. Can you pay the background check fee?

Yes, I am able to pay the background check fee.No, I am unable to pay the background check fee.
Volunteer Questions and Commitment Assessment

Are you about this life or nah...?
Are you volunteering as part of an organization or as an individual?*

YesNo
Please state the name of the organization you are volunteering with. If you are volunteering as an individual, please put "N/A"
Why do you want to volunteer with an organization that does social justice, reparations, and food justice work?*
If you identify as White, why do want to work with people of the global majority? *
Are you participating in anti-racism training? What have you read and/or are reading? What other groups are you part of? Please detail below*
Tell us about your communication style.*
Let us know if you are assertive, passive, direct, indirect, etc.
How well do you take criticism?*

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1 is Not Well, 5 is Very Well
How well do you take direction? *

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1 is Not Well, 5 is Very Well
How comfortable are you decentering whiteness?*

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1 is Not Comfortable, 5 is Very Comfortable
What is your understanding and experience with reparations? *
How do you prioritize your volunteer commitments? *
How did you learn about volunteering at Equitable Giving Circle?*

TwitterFacebookInstagramFriend or relativeOther
If you checked "Other," please specify.
Anything else you would like to share with us? *
Submission Date (today's date):*

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Equitable Giving Circle Volunteer Interest Form

General Information

Skills and Interests

Availability and Preferences

Volunteer Questions and Commitment Assessment