• ODBI Volunteer Application

  • Contact Information

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  • Current Employer

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  • Experiences

    Include both paid and volunteer work experience, beginning with most recent

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  • NEXT MOST RECENT
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  • Education

  • CURRENT PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

    If applicable, list two in the areas provided below

  • LANGUAGE SKILL PROFICIENCIES

    (other than English)
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  • Next Language

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  • SKILLS

    (Please check up to four from the list)

  • VOLUNTEERING INTEREST/AVAILABILITY


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  • Note: A "yes" answer to the this question does not necessarily disqualify an applicant.

     

     

  • Do you wish to volunteer as a STUDENT ADVOCATE?

    Overall Role of ODBI Youth Advocate:

    Level 1: Participating 12-Week & CCC Advocate Advocate attends at least 9 of the 12 classes and contacts students each month following the ODB graduation. Forms of contact include: in-person in a public setting, phone call, email, text or Facebook message.
    Level 2: Mentoring Advocate Advocate is assigned 2-3 students to contact monthly following their ODBI graduation. Forms of contact include: phone call, email, text or Facebook message. Advocate is given a list of questions to ask students which are included in the Youth Contact Form.
    Level 3: Resource Advocate Collects information that would help youth attain their educational and employment goals and/or help raise awareness of issues in foster care. Information may be published on the ODBI website, Advocate handbook and ODBI Facebook updates.

    Please email dblack@theodbi.org for class schedules and further information.

  • References

    (Two are required)
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  • Next Reference

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  • VOLUNTEER RULES

    Orange Duffel Bag Initiative (ODBI) is by law required to maintain and uphold the Georgia Code and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it relates to protecting the confidentiality and safety of those for whom we provide services. Because of this there are certain stipulations that each volunteer must be aware of and agree to before interacting with our youngsters.

  • Confidentiality Statement: Youth may discuss/reveal personal information that by law must remain confidential. As such volunteers are required to sign a Confidentiality Statement agreeing not to reveal information regarding ODBI I clients without the express approval of the child’s legal guardian.

  • Photos & Contact w/Youth: No photos may be taken of an ODBI client in foster care or who is a minor. Personal contact with youth (except for email/text/phone) outside of class must be approved by an ODBI officer.

  • Liability Policy: ODBI assumes no liability or responsibility for personal items. No reimbursement will be made for damage to or destruction of these personal items; exercise reasonable precautions with personal items.

  • Injury: Volunteers accept sole responsibility for any accident or injury that may incur during the time in which you are an ODBI volunteer.

  • Gifts: Gifts given to our kids or the group homes MUST be cleared by ODBI and delivered to an officer or coach. This assures all safety and therapeutic considerations are observed.

  • Hours: Volunteers will log their hours and report monthly noting the three areas of support where they donated time: Program; Administrative; Fundraising. Advocates will report contact with youth per agreement and attend classes as agreed except in cases of emergency.

  • After reading each above item, I understand and agree to these guidelines.

  • VOLUNTEER STATISTICAL INFORMATION

    Orange Duffel Bag Initiative, in recognition of its responsibility to volunteers, and the community it serves, reaffirms its policy to assure fair and equal treatment in all of its practices, for all persons. Orange Duffel Bag Initiative does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or against any qualified handicapped individual or veteran disabled or not. The following information is requested only to determine the diversity of ODBI volunteers. While completion is optional, it would be most helpful to us as we monitor the complete record of our program.

  • Submit Form

  • In an effort to assure your safety and the safety of those we serve, Orange Duffel Bag requires that all its officers, board members, youth advocates and volunteers who work directly with children complete a background check and possible fingerprint check prior to service.

    I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein the references listed to give any and all information concerning my employment, personal issues, or other matters, and release all parties from all liability for damage that may result from furnishing same to you. I agree to participate in a background verification process. I agree to a required background/fingerprint check and completing a Mandated Reporter online class for certification (emailing cert to ODBI), both at no cost to me, prior to working with youth.

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  • Note: Submission constitutes agreement to the terms listed above.

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  • Thank you for your interest in being an ODBI Volunteer!

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