Volunteer Application
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! We are deeply grateful for individuals like you who are moved to contribute their time, energy, and talents to help advance our mission. Volunteers are at the heart of what we do, and your willingness to serve allows us to create meaningful and lasting impact in our community. We look forward to learning more about your interests, skills, and what inspired you to get involved.
Personal Information
How did you hear about us?
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Church
Family/Friend
Social Media
Website
Other
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Preferred Name
Date of Birth
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MM/DD/YYYY
Phone Number
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County of Residence
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Porter
Lake
Jasper
Newton
Starke
LaPorte
St. Joseph
Other
E-mail
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example@example.com
Yes, please send me monthly updates from BCH!
Yes! Sent me updates about the ministry.
No, I don't want updates. Only send me emails about volunteering.
Emergency Contact Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Availability
How often would you like to volunteer?
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Daily
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
As Needed
Unsure
Other
When are you available to volunteer?
Morning
Afternoon
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Areas of Interest
Please check the volunteer opportunities that are of interest to you.
General/Admin
Mailings (quarterly)
Transportation assistance (as needed)
Other
The Hope Hub
Welcome desk (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)
Boutique assistant (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)
Childcare (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)
Organizing donations (monthly)
Other
Care Families
Become a Care Family (ranges from a few days to a few months)
Provide respite for a Care Family (ranges from a few hours to a few days)
Provide meals for a Care Family or family in crisis
Other
Skill Based
Building maintenance/repairs
Construction
Lawn care/landscaping
Other
Why do you want to volunteer with Bringing Children Hope?
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What personal experiences or values influence your desire to volunteer with Bringing Children Hope?
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Where do you attend church?
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Provide name of church and location
How frequently do you attend church?
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Are you a member of this church?
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Yes
No
Work History
Please tell us about your current and previous work experience.
Current Employer
Current Role/Title
How long have you worked there?
Previous Employer
Previous Role/Title
How long did you work there?
Volunteer Experience
Please tell us about any volunteer experience you have with other organizations, including serving at church.
Organization
Responsibilities
Frequency
weekly, monthly, periodically, etc.
Organization
Responsibilities
Frequency
weekly, monthly, periodically, etc.
References
Please provide:1) one* character reference and 2) one pastoral/church leadership reference. Please note that references provided will be sent a reference form to complete on your behalf. *If you are interested in becoming a Care Family, please complete all three reference fields.
Character Reference
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First Name
Last Name
Reference Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Character Reference
First Name
Last Name
Reference Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Pastoral Reference
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First Name
Last Name
Pastor Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Background Check
Keeping our clients safe is a top priority. As such, all volunteers must submit to a basic background check. Any volunteer that is going to interact with clients will be subject to a more extensive background check.
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
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Yes
No
If you answered yes, please provide details.
Include date, location, and charges for all convictions.
Are you currently under investigation or pending charges?
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Yes
No
If you answered yes, please provide details.
Include date, location, pending charges and/or alleged crime(s) being investigated.
By signing this application, I affirm that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I consent to a criminal background check as part of the volunteer screening process.
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