Volunteer Form

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What is your name?* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Email* This field is required.
example@example.com
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Phone Number* This field is required.
Please enter a valid phone number.
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1. Are you able to follow all shelter policies, staff direction, and safety procedures without exception?* This field is required.
YESNO
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2. Are you comfortable working in an environment that may involve high-stress moments, mental health crises, or conflict de-escalation?* This field is required.
YESNO
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3. Are you able to stay for the entire duration of the shift(s) you commit to?* This field is required.
YESNO
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4. Are you willing to consent to a criminal background check?* This field is required.
YESNO
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5. Have you volunteered or worked in a shelter or homelessness-related setting before?* This field is required.
YESNO
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6. In the past 24 months, have you received services from any shelter, warming center, or homeless service provider in Elgin?* This field is required.(If yes, staff may follow up to discuss appropriate roles.)
YESNO
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7. Do you currently have any close personal relationships (dating, romantic, or similar) with individuals who are currently receiving services from any Elgin homeless service provider?* This field is required.
YESNO
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8. Have you ever had any close personal relationships (dating, romantic, or similar) with individuals who are currently receiving services from any Elgin homeless service provider?* This field is required.
YESNO
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8.1 Please elaborate on the past situation:
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9. Are you able to maintain professional boundaries at all times and avoid forming personal, romantic, or financial relationships with guests?* This field is required.
YESNO
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10. Are you comfortable working with individuals who may be under the influence of substances, provided they are not disruptive or unsafe?* This field is required.
YESNO
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11. If a guest becomes verbally escalated, are you able to stay calm, avoid reacting emotionally, and follow staff instructions?* This field is required.
YESNO
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12. Are you able to support the shelter’s policies on residency, intake, safety, and behavior without making exceptions for individual guests?* This field is required.
YESNO
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13. Are you comfortable serving in roles such as check-in/check-out, cleaning tasks, and general support?* This field is required.
YESNO
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14. Are you at least 18 years old?* This field is required.
YESNO
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15. Have you ever been asked not to volunteer or been denied a volunteer opportunity?* This field is required.
YESNO
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15.1 Please explain:
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16. What draws you to volunteer with the Winter Shelter?
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17. Is there anything that might impact your ability to volunteer safely or consistently?
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18. How did you hear about the Winter Shelter?* This field is required.
Church
Referral
Needs Assessment
Previous shelter volunteer
Online
Other
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Which Church?
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Volunteer Status
NOT ELIGIBLE
NEEDS REVIEW
ACCEPTED
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STATUS
NOT ELIGIBLE
NEEDS REVIEW
ACCEPTED
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Score
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