Starfish Foundation Volunteer Application

The Starfish Foundation Application

Thank you for your interest in the Starfish Foundation! Please note that there are several open-ended questions on the second page of this application. Please allow yourself adequate time to answer these questions. You may also be required to upload your resume and an optional cover letter depending on the position/experience you are applying for. Once you hit "submit" you will not be able to change your responses. By completing this application you give permission to The Starfish Foundation to send periodic updates via email.
Basic Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Personal Pronoun
E-mail*
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Phone Number*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Employer/School*
Birthday*

MonthDayYear
How did you hear about the Starfish Foundation?*
Choose the volunteer position to which you are applying:

Virtual Volunteer position: Communications Team, Development Team, Translation team, Data Specialists, Grants Team, as well as other positions.Virtual Ecuador Support VolunteerSocial Media Stars Summer InternshipBoard of Directors memberCommittee member (works with the Board, but not on the Board)Friends of Starfish trip visit to Guayaquil, EcuadorSummer or short-term volunteer in Guayaquil, EcuadorCEA year-long volunteer with Starfish in Guayaquil, EcuadorYa estoy en Ecuador y deseo ser voluntario/a en la fundación

Starfish Virtual Volunteer
Why are you interested in volunteering with the Starfish Foundation?*
Which Virtual Volunteer Position are you interested in applying for? (May list more than one)*
What attracted you to this position?*
What specific skills or experience do you possess which will help you succeed in this position?*
What is the one aspect of this position that you are most excited about?*
Required: Resume*

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Optional: Cover Letter

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Agreements*

I agree to communicate with Starfish for any vacations, busy times, or changes in my availability -- with at least 1 week's notice (minimum 2 days' notice).I agree to communicate professionally and respond to inquiries from Starfish within 2-3 days, unless I have previously mentioned being unavailable. I will check my email at least every 2 days.I agree to familiarize myself with DropBox, Google Drive, Trello, and other file sharing platforms as required to perform my tasksI agree to keep any information about Starfish finances, passwords, etc. confidential during and after my involvement with Starfish.I consent to receive periodic updates via email from the Starfish Foundation.I am excited to be a part of the Starfish family!
Thank you for completing an application to be a part of the Starfish community! Once you hit "Submit" your responses will be recorded and we will be in touch shortly.

Starfish Board of Directors Member
Why are you interested in volunteering with Starfish? What excites you about our work?*
What skills, expertise, and experiences can you offer to Starfish's Board of Directors?*
What do you see as 1-2 challenges and 1-2 opportunities for us in the next few years? *
Among other responsibilities, board members play a key role in raising funds for our organization. It is an expectation of board service that you will introduce people in your sphere of influence to our work and invite them know and do more – as prospective volunteers, board members, staff, and donors. Our organization commits to providing you with the information and tools necessary for you to stand as a vocal and visible ambassador for our work.

Further, we expect every board member to make an annual financial commitment for each year of board service that represents one of the most significant donations you make each year. The vast majority of our Board sponsors a Scholar (at one of the levels) themselves, as well as supports the major annual Starfish events in some way.

Board service is a true commitment of time and energy. We estimate that board service could be a commitment of 4-8 hours each month - including, but not limited to:
- 6 meetings a year on Zoom (video call) for approximately 1.5 hours
- Additional meetings as needed for various Committee projects (Committees include Advancement, Governance, Finance, and Program)
- Talking to potential Starfish supporters, attending Starfish events, etc. as needed/possible
- Visit Ecuador, if/when possible
- Stay connected to our programming in Ecuador through virtual means (reading updates, social media, blog posts, etc.)
How do you feel about these expectations? Do you have any concerns or potential conflicts that may serve as impediments to these commitments?*
We encourage all Board members to visit our program in Ecuador, and/or to stay connected with our programming through virtual means, so we may best serve our students. What are your thoughts on this?*
What Board leadership positions do you potentially see yourself as interested in for the future?*
Please share your resume (include any volunteer experience on your resume)*

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Thank you for completing an application to be a part of the Starfish Family! Once you hit "Submit" below your responses will be recorded and we will be in touch shortly. Please follow us on social media and help spread the word. Thank you again and have a great day!

Starfish Short-Term Ecuador Volunteer
Why are you interested in volunteering with the Starfish Foundation?*
What specific skills or experience do you possess which will help you succeed in this position?*
Tell us about a time when you faced a challenge and how you overcame it.*
What experience do you have working with children/youth? What have you learned from these experiences?*
Do you have any international travel experience? If so, please elaborate.*
During what time period are you looking to volunteer?*
What is your Spanish speaking level?*

Native or BilingualAdvanced (Can use advanced tenses and understand implicit meanings)Intermediate (Able to understand well, hold conversation, and highlight differences between options)Beginner (Basic conversation)None
Please sign here, indicating you have read and agree to all of the policies and releases in the above PDF. *

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Copy of passport (required, picture is okay):*

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What is your connection to Starfish or how did you hear about the Starfish Foundation?*
Thank you for completing an application to be a part of the Starfish Family! Once you hit "Submit" below your responses will be recorded and we will be in touch shortly. Please follow us on social media and help spread the word. Thank you again and have a great day!

Friends of Starfish Trip
Are you at least 18 years old?*

YesNo. (If no, this may affect your ability to attend the trip. Trip Coordinators will be in touch.)
What is your Spanish speaking level?*

Native or BilingualAdvanced (Can use advanced tenses and understand implicit meanings)Intermediate (Able to understand well, hold conversation, and highlight differences between options)Beginner (Basic conversation)None
Copy of passport (required):*

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Photo of yourself:*

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Signed Liability Forms: link below

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Please sign here, indicating you have read and agree to all of the policies and releases in the above PDF. *

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What is your connection to Starfish or how did you hear about the Starfish Foundation?*
What motivates you to go on the trip? What are your personal goals for the trip?*
Have you been to this part of the world before? If so, tell us about it!*
What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done?*
What is a fun fact you would like to share with the group?*
What is your hometown and state?*
What is your favorite food?*
Thank you for completing an application to be a part of the Starfish Family! Once you hit "Submit" below your responses will be recorded and we will be in touch shortly. Please follow us on social media and help spread the word. Thank you again and have a great day!

Starfish Chapter
Why are you interested in volunteering with Starfish?*
What type of chapter involvement would you like to have?*

Thank you for completing an application to be a part of the Starfish Family! Once you hit "Submit" below your responses will be recorded and we will be in touch shortly. Please follow us on social media and help spread the word. Thank you again and have a great day!

C.E.A. Constelación de Educadores Activos

This is the application to be a year-long volunteer in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Please look over the questions and consider drafting your answers in a separate document, then copying and pasting your answers at a later date since there is currently no way to auto-save what you have worked on so far. Thanks!
What are you hoping to accomplish through your year of service?*

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Which C.E.A. Position are you interested in applying for, and why? (May list more than one)*

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What specific skills or experience do you possess which will help you succeed in this position?*

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What is the one aspect of this position that you are most excited about?*

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How would those who know you best describe you?*

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Tell us about a recent time when you faced a challenge with a peer, supervisor, or with someone else in a work or school environment, and how you overcame it.*

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What experience do you have working with children/youth? What have you learned from these experiences? If you have experience specifically working with at-risk youth, please include this in your answer.*

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Why are you drawn to working in an impoverished community in a developing country?*

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What is your Spanish speaking level?*

Native or BilingualAdvanced (Can use advanced tenses and understand implicit meanings)Intermediate (Able to understand well, hold conversation, and highlight differences between options)Beginner (Basic conversation)
I understand that in order to be considered, the Starfish Foundation must receive 2 references (one personal and one professional) by February 28.*

Yes. Personal references may include a friend, neighbor, roommate, etc. Professional references may include employer, co-worker, professor, teacher, mentor, etc. No family members, please. References can be submitted via this form: https://form.jotformz.com/73106002419646
Please sign here, indicating you have read and agree to all of the policies and releases in the above PDF. *

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Signed Volunteer Policies & Forms (Follow link above)

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Copy of passport (required)*

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Resume (required)*

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Cover letter (optional)

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Thank you for completing an application to be a part of the Starfish Family! Once you hit "Submit" below your responses will be recorded and we will be in touch shortly. Please follow us on social media and help spread the word. Thank you again and have a great day!
Thank you for filling our your information. Please check back in mid-November when our application opens for next year's CEA volunteer positions. Please hit submit so that we may collect your information and be in touch once the application is released for this year. In the meantime, please follow us on social media and help spread the word. Thank you again and have a great day!

Voluntariado en Ecuador
¿En cuales áreas te gustaría ayudar como voluntario? (Marca todo los que aplican)*

Refuerzo académicoAdministraciónPsicologíaOperacionesOther
¿Por qué deseas ser voluntario en la Fundación Estrellitas del Mar?*
¿Qué experiencia tienes trabajando con jóvenes?*
¿Cuales son las habilidades que tú tienes que te puedan ayudar durante el voluntariado?*
Entiendo que como voluntario siempre soy un ejemplo para los alumnos. Por eso me comprometo a siempre comportarme con alto integridad dentro y fuera del trabajo cuando estoy en presencia de los alumnos y sus familias.*

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Doy permiso a La Fundación Estrellitas del Mar (The Starfish Foundation, Inc.) para publicar fotografías o videos tomados durante mi trabajo con la Fundación.*

Sí
Me comprometo a cumplir con el código de conducta para el personal y Reglamento Interno de la Fundación Estrellitas del Mar.*

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Starfish Committee Member

Our Board of Directors leads various Committees: Advancement, Program, Finance, and Governance. Each Committee has space for Board and non-Board volunteers. Thank you for expressing interest in being involved as a Committee member! (This is not a Board position - if you're interested in being on the Board, please click Back and select Board of Directors member).
Why are you interested in volunteering with Starfish? What excites you about our work?*
What skills, expertise, and experiences can you offer to Starfish's Board of Directors?*
We estimate that Committee service could be a commitment of 3-5 hours each month - including, but not limited to:
- 4-6 meetings a year on Zoom (video call) for approximately 1.5 hours for your Committee
- Additional meetings as needed for various Committee projects
- Talking to potential Starfish supporters, attending Starfish events, etc. as needed/possible
- Stay connected to our programming in Ecuador through virtual means (reading updates, social media, blog posts, etc.)
How do you feel about these expectations? Do you have any concerns or potential conflicts that may serve as impediments to these commitments?*
Please share your resume (include any volunteer experience on your resume)*

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Thank you for completing an application to be a part of the Starfish Family! Once you hit "Submit" below your responses will be recorded and we will be in touch shortly. Please follow us on social media and help spread the word. Thank you again and have a great day!
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The Starfish Foundation Application

Basic Information

Starfish Social Media Stars (SMS)

Starfish Virtual Volunteer

Starfish Board of Directors Member

Starfish Short-Term Ecuador Volunteer

Friends of Starfish Trip

Starfish Chapter

C.E.A. Constelación de Educadores Activos

Voluntariado en Ecuador

Starfish Committee Member