CREATE Catalyst Volunteer Application
Tell us about your interest in volunteering with the CREATE Catalyst program and the experience you’d bring to the team.
Applicant Information
First Name
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Last Name
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Email Address
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example@example.com
Which best describes you?
Educator
School leader
Instructional coach
Librarian / media specialist
Parent or caregiver
Student / youth leader
Nonprofit leader or staff member
Youth program leader
Researcher / higher education faculty
Community partner
Accessibility / inclusion advocate
Media literacy / digital citizenship advocate
Global learning advocate
Other
City
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State / Province
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Country
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Time Zone
Pronouns
Please Select
She/Her
He/Him
They/Them
Prefer to self-describe
Prefer not to say
Current Role or Title
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Organization, School, or Affiliation
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LinkedIn or Website URL
Example: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname
Brief Bio
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Please share 3–5 sentences about your background, experience, and connection to CREATE’s mission.
0/250
Are you currently employed by a for-profit company?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain.
Volunteer Experience & Interests
Why are you interested in serving as a CREATE Catalyst?
Which CREATE topic areas are you most interested in supporting?
Creative Learning
Global Learning and Collaboration
AI and Learning
Digital Well-Being
Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship
Accessible and Inclusive Learning
Family Learning and Home-School Partnership
Student Voice and Showcase
What skills or experiences would you bring to the CREATE Catalyst team?
Event planning
Online community-building
Social media promotion
Email outreach
Speaker recruitment
Student engagement
Family engagement
Library programming
Accessibility and inclusion
AI literacy
Media literacy
Digital citizenship
Global learning
Resource curation
Facilitation
Writing / editing
Graphic design / Canva
Other
Preferred Volunteer Team
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Please Select
Programming
Logistics
Accessibility
Communications
Community Outreach
Technology
Operations
All Teams
How would you like to contribute?
Promote CREATE through my networks
Recommend speakers or session ideas
Help recruit student showcase participants
Support outreach to educators
Support outreach to parents and caregivers
Support outreach to libraries or community organizations
Recommend resources for the CREATE Resource Library
Provide feedback on the participant experience
Help make the event more accessible and inclusive
Serve as a conversation host during the summit
Share CREATE on social media
Connect CREATE with mission-aligned partners
Other
Preferred Volunteer Commitment
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One-time event support
Ongoing volunteer support
Either
Estimated monthly availability before the summit
Less than 1 hour per month
1–2 hours per month
3–4 hours per month
More than 4 hours per month
Are you available to attend occasional planning meetings?
Yes
No
Maybe, depending on timing
Preferred meeting availability
Weekday mornings
Weekday afternoons
Weekday evenings
Weekend mornings
Weekend afternoons
I prefer asynchronous participation
Are you available during the live summit on December 2–3, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 PM Eastern Time?
Yes, both days
Yes, December 2 only
Yes, December 3 only
Not sure yet
No, but I can help before the event
Do you know potential speakers, students, organizations, or partners we should invite?
Yes
Not yet
Maybe
If yes, please list names, organizations, websites, or short notes.
What communities or networks could you help CREATE reach?
May we list your name as a CREATE Catalyst if selected?
Yes
No
Final Details
How did you hear about CREATE Catalyst?
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Please Select
Email announcement
Website
Social media
Colleague or friend
Professional association
Other
Anything else you’d like us to know?
Agreement & Next Steps
Agreement
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I understand volunteer placement is subject to review and scheduling.
I agree to communicate promptly if my availability changes.
I agree to support CREATE Catalyst’s volunteer expectations.
I understand that CREATE Catalysts are volunteer ambassadors and advisors who help shape, promote, and strengthen CREATE Summit 2026. I understand this is an unpaid volunteer role and that selected Catalysts will receive complimentary registration for the summit.
Confirmation
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I confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.
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