Volunteer Application
Volunteer Type
Which type of volunteer are you applying as?
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General Volunteer
Family Partner Program: Volunteer
Family Partner Program: Ambassador
Background Check & Training Requirement: All volunteers must successfully pass a background check and complete child-protection training before active participation. These requirements apply to all adults who volunteer in any official capacity. Screenings are conducted in accordance with Florida State guidelines and Plant City Homeschool Collective’s policies for working with children and vulnerable populations.
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Volunteer Contact Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
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example@example.com
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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Volunteer Interests & Availability
Which volunteer roles are you most interested in?
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Ambassador Program (Outreach & Community Growth) – Help connect new families, promote events, and grow membership.
Program Support (Classroom & Learning) – Facilitate, assist facilitators, supervise activities, and ensure safe transitions.
Events & Hospitality – Help plan, set up, or greet families at special events and community days.
Fundraising & Sponsorship – Support donor outreach, thank-you communications, or sponsor coordination.
Administrative Support – Assist with communications, registration tracking, or general operations.
Flexible / Wherever Needed Most
Guest Speaker
Other
Important:
Selection for a Family Partner role or tuition discount is not guaranteed. Placement and discount level are based on organizational needs, volunteer skills, and active participation. Completing this form simply expresses interest. PCHC will confirm eligibility and any applicable discount after review and approval.
How often are you able to volunteer?
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Weekly
Biweekly
Monthly
Occasionally / As needed
Flexible
Not sure yet
Guest Speaker only
What days/times are you generally available to volunteer?
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Monday AM (8a–12p)
Monday PM (12p–5p)
Tuesday AM (8a–12p)
Tuesday PM (12p–5p)
Wednesday AM (8a–12p)
Wednesday PM (12p–5p)
Thursday AM (8a–12p)
Thursday PM (12p–5p)
Friday AM (8a–12p)
Friday PM (12p–5p)
Weekday Evenings (5p or later)
Weekends
Flexible / On-Call
Do you have experience in any of the following areas?
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Certified teacher (active license)
Former teacher
Co-op / microschool / community group teaching
Early childhood education experience
Middle/high school education experience
Montessori / Charlotte Mason / Waldorf / alt-ed experience
Curriculum/lesson planning
Hands-on activity leadership or facilitation
Experience with neurodivergent learners
CPR/First Aid certified
No formal experience, but happy to help
Other
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Volunteer Opportunity Match
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Plant City Homeschool Collective! This section is designed to help us learn more about how you’d volunteer and to find the best fit for your skills and passions. You’ll see a few brief activities based on the different areas of interest. These are a great way for you to share your ideas and strengths with us. No need for perfection, just your authentic input. Note: You should only do the activities that align with the area you'd want to volunteer in, such as Events, Community, or general Support.
For an Events interest: Class or Event Idea
Please submit 1-2 ideas for a class or event that you’d love to help coordinate this season. Don’t worry about perfection, just include a short description, the target age range, and what makes it meaningful. This helps us gauge your creativity and initiative, and identify the best fit for your involvement. No full lesson plan is required.
For a Community interest: Draft a Sample Facebook Post
lease choose one of the following post types and write a short Facebook post (no need for graphics or formatting): - Fundraising: A post that encourages support for PCHC’s mission through a donation. - Community Engagement: Highlight an event, field trip, or moment that showcases what makes our community special (you can make this up). We're going for something that would make others excited to get involved. This isn’t about design or graphics. We’re just looking at messaging and tone.
For a Support interest: Problem Solving
Please select one of the following challenges a homeschool group might face. Then, provide your plan of action and solution for the one you choose: - A volunteer can’t make it (with advanced notice) - A volunteer no-shows on event day - The event venue becomes unavailable last minute - There has been low attendance at events recently We’re looking for your practical thinking and problem-solving approach. There are no right or wrong answers, just your best ideas.
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Family Partner Program
Number of household children you wish to apply the Family Partner discount toward:
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Application Fee
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Family Partner Application Fee
This non-refundable $50 application fee helps cover the costs of required screenings and processing for the potential Family Partner Program volunteer.
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Volunteer Agreement & Terms
Family Partner Program Terms
Signature
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Printed Name of Signer
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First Name
Last Name
Date of Signature
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