Lake Erie Ink Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Lake Erie Ink! Please read the volunteer description and expectations below and complete this application. For more information about our organization and programs, please visit www.lakeerieink.org.

Volunteer Position Description and Expectations

Lake Erie Ink provides creative expression opportunities and academic support to youth in the Greater Cleveland community. We rely on volunteers to help us provide academic support, as well as direction and encouragement to program participants, both on site and in schools. We also depend on our volunteers to help us with more specialized tasks: typing up student work, organizing student files, grant writing, event coordination, outreach, and help with publishing.

Volunteer opportunities include:

After school homework help, Mon-Thurs 3:00-5:30
Evening and weekend creative writing workshops
Summer creative expression camps
In-school writing support
Publications and other media

LEI volunteers will be subject to the same code of ethics that LEI staff follow: to respect all participants and their process, to treat all participants with dignity and respect, to follow the direction of the immediate supervisor, and to remain within the scope of the volunteer service function. Lake Erie Ink staff reserve the right to terminate the volunteer agreement.

Lake Erie Ink volunteers will receive initial training on: how to be effective homework “coaches," positive methods of encouraging student work, group management basics, and issues affecting youth.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one regular day/time per week for a two hour shift.
• Volunteers are required to fill out an application and provide two references.
• Adult volunteers (over 18) must complete a criminal background check.
• Volunteers must agree to follow LEI’s volunteer policies and procedures.

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Are you over 18 years old?*

YesNo

Your Age*

Your School*

Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Are you currently a college student?*

YesNo

Your School*

Expected Graduation Year*

Your primary field of study*

Your Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Your Email*

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Your Cell Phone Number*

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Emergency Contact

First NameLast Name

Emergency Contact Cell Phone Number

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Are you comfortable working in a virtual space?*

YesNo

How often would you like to volunteer?*

Regular (2-4 hours per week)Moderate (once or twice a month)Freestyle (I'll come in when I can)

What programs would you like to volunteer for?*

After school homework help and creative writing from 3-5:30 pmWriting workshops (evenings and weekends)In-school writing projects (times and days will vary, between 8 am and 3 pm)Behind the scenes volunteering (publishing, website, computers, fundraising)

Please indicate times and days you might be available to volunteer.*

	Mondays	Tuesdays	Wednesdays	Thursdays	Fridays	Saturday Workshops (10-5pm, varies)
8 am to noon (In-school projects)
Noon to 3 pm (In-school projects)
2:45-5:45 pm (After school program)
6-8 pm (Creative workshops, virtual and in-person)

Current place of employment:*

How long have you worked there?*

What are your primary duties?*

Please tell us about your other volunteer experience:*

Please describe any experiences you have had working directly with youth:*

Please list other organizations/clubs you are involved in:*

Why do you want to volunteer with Lake Erie Ink?*

Please list any special skills, talents or training you would like to share (tutoring and academic strengths, computer skills, graphics, songwriting, editing/publishing, writing, organizing, etc.)*

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