CFH Volunteer Form

Collective for Hope: Volunteer Form

Welcome to the beginning of your service journey at Collective for Hope!
Let us know the basics about yourself...
First name*
Last name*
Mailing Address (Including Zip Code)*
Contact number*
Email address*
Preferred method of contact

TextPhone callEmail
Do you have food allergies or dietary restrictions?*

NO DIETARY RESTRICTIONSEgg allergyGluten-FreeLactose-freeNo BeefNo PorkNut allergySeafood allergyVeganVegetarianOther
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
First and Last name, and relationship to you*
(example: John Smith, Father)
Contact phone number*
(include area code)
NEXT, TELL US WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING WITH COLLECTIVE FOR HOPE

Note: Collective for Hope provides peer-to-peer support and is not a counseling provider. Volunteers do not need any specific backgrounds, nor are they expected to provide relevant expertise while volunteering.
Why are you interested in volunteering at Collective for Hope?*
Do you have any certifications, education, or experience relevant to working with bereaved individuals? (ex. social work, counseling/therapeutic services, etc.)
Your Hands. Your Heart. Your Way.

How will you volunteer with us?
Available Volunteer Opportunities:

Grief Support Group Facilitator - Grief Support Group Facilitators play a vital role in creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for individuals who are navigating loss. Facilitators work in teams of 2+ to guide peer-led group sessions according to an available curriculum, encouraging open dialogue and mutual support among participants in developmentally appropriate groups (ages 3 to adult). Volunteers in this role DO NOT provide therapy or counseling but offer presence, empathy, and structure. Facillitators MUST receive certification from our 20-hour Grief Facilitator Training, held quarterly. Availability requirements are within the time frame of 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM weekdays; support groups vary in meeting schedule and duration.

Room Helper - TCFH Room Helpers are paired with at least one trained Facilitator to support them in carrying out group activities including engaging in discussion, helping build rapport between participants, and assisting with any activities. Availability requirements are within the time frame of 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM weekdays; support groups vary in meeting schedule and duration.

Weighted Bear Sewing Team - Our Weighted Bears are a tangible way for anyone affected by a loss in pregnancy and/or infancy to fill their aching, heavy arms. As a volunteer Bear Maker, you will weigh bears and sew them with care, each story honored in their making. These bears become cherished keepsakes that offer a sense of presence and connection. Our Bear Team currently meets Tuesday mornings.

Special Events - Whether individually or as a group, The Collective for Hope plans multiple community events during the year where we always need volunteer assistance. Whether it is for our family-friendly, community events like Remembrance Day in the summer or HEALs to the Pavement in the fall, or fundraising events like Comfort Food Classic in the spring, we would love to have you join us! Availability requirements are based on event and communicated in advance.

Miscellanous - The Collective for Hope prides itself on being a resource to all, and as such, our opportunities might look different throughout the year. Whether you are interested in tabling as a representive of us in community fairs, or looking to help internally, we always intend to honor your interests, capacity, and passions as a volunteer.
Volunteer Interests (check all that apply/interest you)*

Art-Based Workshops / Camps / EventsBrand Ambassadors / InfluencersCorporate / Group VolunteerismDonation Drives (Supplies or Financial Gifts)Special EventsGreeters/Check-In/RegistrationGrief Support Group Administrative AssistantGrief Support Group Facilitator (Adult)Grief Support Group Facilitator (Youth-Teen)Grief Support Group Room Helper (Youth-Teen)In-Kind (donated) Merch/Swag/Materials PrintingIn-Kind (donated) PhotographyManual Labor (moving/lifting for events, etc.)Office SupportProviding Meals, Snacks, Cookies, etc.Raffle / Donation SolicitationReception/Answering PhonesSeasonal / Holiday DecoratingSewing (Quilts, Pillows, Other Remembrance Items)Tabling Events / Community FairsYouth Events & CampsWeighted Bear Sewing ProgramsI WILL HELP WITH ANYTHING!
How long has it been since you last volunteered with us? What was your last volunteer role or duties (if applicable - please write N/A if you are a NEW volunteer)*
Have you attended our 20-hour Grief Facilitator Training?*

Yes, I have attended the full training.No, I have not attended but I would like to attend an upcoming training - send me more information!.No, I have not attended - I am not interested in this training at this time.Other
If working directly with clients, what is your preferred age group(s)/range? If you prefer indirect service, please type N/A in comment field.*
When are you generally available?*

Weekdays (Daytime Hours)Weeknights (Evening Hours)Weekends (Daytime Hours)Weekends (Evening Hours)Overnights (Zoo/Camps)Other
Are you interested in and able to commit to volunteering for an 8-Week Grief Support Group (meeting weekly for 8 consecutive weeks 5:30-8:30pm)*

Yes, if MondaysYes, if TuesdaysYes, either Monday or TuesdayNoOther
Do you have any volunteers/facilitators that you like to work with (or prefer not to work with)? Anything you can share about your volunteer style/preferences? Help us find the best fitting volunteer experiences by sharing more in this space. *
Please indicate if you are available for Comfort Food Classic (MARCH) Remembrance Day (MAY) HEALs to the Pavement (OCTOBER) or Wave of Light (OCTOBER 15th)*

Comfort Food ClassicRemembrance DayHEALs to the PavementWave of LightOther
How can we thank you in a way that fills your cup?*

Gift card (coffee, books, restaurants, shopping)Handwritten CardSmall giftsSnacks/Candy/TreatsVolunteer lunch/brunch/dinnerOther
Tell us a few of your favorite things (foods, drinks, restaurants, sports teams, coffees, teas, scents, colors, snacks, etc.) *
Help us put a face to the name! :)

Upload a favorite photo of yourself for our records
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Please take some time to review the following policies and agreements:

1. Agency Values

2. Anti-Discrimination Policy

3. Confidentiality Agreement

4. Photo Release Statement

Volunteerism requires your affirmation on items 1-3. Please also note that volunteers that work with youth must complete a background check.
Agency Values*
The Collective for Hope Anti-Discrimination Policy*
Confidentiality Agreement*
Photo Release Statement
Yes, I affirm that I have read and will uphold The Collective for Hope’s values of diversity and inclusion.*

YesNo
PHOTO RELEASE FORM
I grant permission to The Collective for Hope (Grief’s Journey, Ted E. Bear Hollow, HEALing Embrace) and Band of the Strong to use my image/my child’s image (photographs and/or video) for use in publications including but not limited to:
Special Project, Within Support Group, Email Blasts, Brochures/Flyers/Posters (printed or digital) Newsletters, General Publications, Training/Education Materials, Website and/or Affiliates

I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the image.

I am 19 years of age or older and I am competent to contract in my own name. I have read this release before signing below, and I fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this release. I understand that I am free to address any specific questions regarding this release by submitting those questions in writing prior to signing, and I agree that my failure to do so will be interpreted as a free and knowledgeable acceptance of the terms of this release.
Yes, I affirm that I am 19 years of age or older and have read and agree to the photo release statement above.*

YesNo
CONFIDENTIALITY FORM

For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” means:

(a) client files, client documents, client lists, client statements, and all other documents containing information pertaining to The Collective For Hope and its partners' clients, whether in hard copy or electronic format;
(b) information clients have shared during groups or events;
(c) financial information relating to The Collective for Hope
(d) intellectual property which The Collective For Hope or its partners have developed or acquired, in writing or verbally
The volunteer acknowledges that their position with The Collective for Hope is one of trust and confidence by reason of volunteer's potential access to and contact with the Confidential Information of The Collective for Hope, both during and after the term of this Agreement.

The volunteer agrees to use their efforts and to exercise the utmost diligence, both during and after their time here, to protect and safeguard the Confidential Information of The Collective for Hope. The volunteer further agrees not to use or disclose outside The Collective for Hope, both during and after time present, directly or indirectly, for the volunteer's own benefit or for the benefit of another, any of The Collective for Hope's Confidential Information. The volunteer agrees to never take with them The Collective for Hope's property including technology, records, products, or other materials whether hard copy or electronic format, which contains Confidential and/or Proprietary Information.

The volunteer also agrees to not take photos of clients and to not post photos or information about clients on social media. If the volunteer/student is ever unsure of their obligations under this policy, it is their responsibility to consult with, for clarification, the agency’s staff member who serves as the volunteer's supervisor.
Thank you so much for filling out this information - we are excited to work with you soon! We truly could not do what we do without each and every one of you.

Please reach out to Megan Friel, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, at any time (mfriel@TheCollectiveForHope.org) to update your preferences, availability, or with questions/concerns/feedback.
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Collective for Hope: Volunteer Form