The Bridge to Hope Volunteer Application

The Bridge to Hope Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Bridge Volunteer. You will be contacted when we receive your application. At The Bridge to Hope we have volunteer opportunities may require a background check.
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Phone Number*
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Is this your home phone, cell phone or work phone?
Are you over 18?*

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Present Employer?
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Position with Employer
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If you are retired, let us know who your employer was: employer and what was your positionposition ? What year did you retire? Year ?
Household Composition

The Bridge to Hope requires all those in your household be listed.
Adults in Household First Name Last Name Date of Birth Relationship
Children in Household First Name Last Name Date of Birth
Children in Household First Name Last Name Date of Birth
Children in Household First Name Last Name Date of Birth
Do you have a photo of yourself, your family or group?

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Have you ever been convicted of a crime?*

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If Yes, please explain:
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Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Statement: To protect the children and mothers in our program, all those serving in volunteer capacities through THE BRIDGE TO HOPE need to provide the following information. Have you ever been accused or charged of child molestation, child abuse, assault, or sex offenses of any nature during your lifetime?*

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If Yes, explain the nature of the accusation, charge, or conviction:
All Male Volunteers commit to having a chaperone/accountability partner when transporting female THE BRIDGE TO HOPE residence and/or any THE BRIDGE TO HOPE child. Furthermore, no man should find himself alone with a female Bridge resident and/or any THE BRIDGE TO HOPE child. Minors are not considered a chaperone.
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The Bridge to Hope uses Active Screening Faith for background checks.

Leadership Covenant

For Staff & Volunteers of The Bridge to Hope
We are delighted that God has called you to work with us as we endeavor to reach our participants and the community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ! We consider your calling to be valuable and important in transforming the lives of a homeless family.

Scripture reminds us that those who aspire to leadership must fulfill certain qualifications. Volunteers for THE BRIDGE TO HOPE should be a members of a local body of believers. Those who would be leaders must have made a personal, individual decision to submit their lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Mentors for THE BRIDGE TO HOPE must believe that the Bible is the infallible and inspired Word of God and is useful to teach us what is true and make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. (2 Timothy 3:16)

Volunteers for THE BRIDGE TO HOPE should believe in and practice personal prayer for, "the earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results." (James 5:16)

Volunteers for THE BRIDGE TO HOPE should be willing and faithful to share the Gospel with unbelievers as the Spirit of God gives opportunity. (Romans 1:16)

At The Bridge to Hope, you may never be able to speak the truth through words, but your actions and attitude will reflect Christ.

Volunteers for THE BRIDGE TO HOPE are "instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with self-control, right conduct and devotion to God." (Titus 2:12)

Volunteers for THE BRIDGE TO HOPE must be faithful in their marriages, exhibit self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. Men should commit to having a chaperone/accountability partner when transporting female Bridge participants and/or any Bridge child. (Titus 1:6-7)

Furthermore, no man should find himself alone with a female Bridge participant and/or any Bridge child. (1 Timothy 3:2)

Because of the proven destructive effects of addictive substances, THE BRIDGE TO HOPE Volunteers will abstain from the use of illegal drugs. (I Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 12:1)

Volunteers for THE BRIDGE TO HOPE should joyfully follow those in leadership over them for "their work is to watch over your souls, and know they are accountable to God. Give them a reason to do this joyfully and not with sorrow." (Hebrews 13:17)

Volunteers for THE BRIDGE TO HOPE should be "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger." (James 1:19-20) Remember working with people is a challenging endeavor. We do not expect our volunteers to be perfect, but they should set the example. When they are wrong, they should apologize and ask forgiveness from any they have offended or led astray. (Proverbs 28:13; Acts 24:16)

"I have read the attached list of volunteer responsibilities, and I agree with the mission of THE BRIDGE TO HOPE." I also acknowledge I have received this handbook.
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CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

All Volunteers must sign
As a program staff member or Volunteer with The Bridge to Hope, I agree to maintain confidentiality regarding clients/residents I come in contact with during my employment/volunteer experience. I understand I will discuss clients' information only with those staff or designated fellow volunteers with whom I am directly involved in my volunteer work. I will not discuss one client with another or with non-team members. I understand I am part of my Bridge family's accountability team in partnership with The Bridge to Hope.
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Photo Release Form

Individual, Family or Company
I hereby consent to the recording and reproduction of my or my children's voice and likeness, whether in still, motion pictures or videotape.

My features, image, and voice or those of my children may be used with or without my name for any editorial, promotional, trade, broadcast, business, or any other purpose whatsoever.

I acknowledge that The Bridge to Hope, Inc. is the sole owner of all rights and copyrights in and to the recording thereof. All videotape, negatives, and positives together with the prints and copies shall constitute the property of The Bridge to Hope Inc. solely and completely. I intend for The Bridge to Hope, Inc.to rely on this release and understand that it is irrevocable.

I understand that I shall receive no compensation for my appearance and participation.
I Represent that I am:*

18 years of age or older, and I have the right to enter into this agreement for myself and my minor childrenI am UNDER 18 years of age. My parent or guardian has consented to my execution of this release.I am representing a Company or CommunityI DO NOT desire to sign this release and do not wish to have any photos taken. I understand that I am responsible to remove myself from all photographs.
I am the parent or guardian of First Name Last Name Date of Birth .
I am the parent or guardian of First Name Last Name Date of Birth .
I am the parent or guardian of First Name Last Name Date of Birth .
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Consent Form

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I hereby consent to permit The Bridge to Hope to contact anyone it deems appropriate to investigate or verify any information provided by me to discuss my suitability for a volunteer position, including my background, volunteer experience, education, or related matters. I expressly give my consent to any discussion regarding the foregoing, and I voluntarily and knowingly waive all rights to bring an action for defamation, invasion of privacy, or similar cause of action against anyone providing such information.

I hereby authorize any organization affiliated with The Bridge to Hope to investigate my background as necessary for the consideration of my application for the position of Volunteer.

I further authorize all persons, schools, churches, companies, organizations, credit bureaus, and law enforcement agencies to supply all information concerning my background and to furnish reports thereon, and I hereby release them and any organization affiliated with The Bridge to Hope from any and all liability and responsibility arising from their doing so.

I certify that the answers given by me to all questions on this application and any attachments are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct and that I have not knowingly withheld any pertinent facts or circumstances. I understand that any omission or misrepresentation of fact in this application may result in refusal or separation from volunteer service upon discovery thereof.

This application has been requested by THE BRIDGE TO HOPE liability insurance carrier and is to be kept on file. It will be kept CONFIDENTIAL. My service as an unpaid volunteer may be revoked at any time by The Bridge to Hope.
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A Few of My Favorite Things

Help The Bridge to Hope get to know you!
Describe yourself in three words:
If you had one free hour each day, how would you use it?
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go and why?
Name something you consider yourself really good at?
What do you like to do to relax?
What is your favorite snack?
What is your favorite candy?
What is your favorite color?
What is your favorite flower?
What is your favorite activity?
Do you like sports? Do you have a favorite sport and team?
What are your favorite hobbies?
Do you like to read, if so, what are your favorite books and/or authors?
Is there something special you like to collect?
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The Bridge to Hope Volunteer Application

Household Composition

Leadership Covenant

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

Photo Release Form

Consent Form

A Few of My Favorite Things