Australian Refugee Association

304 Henley Beach Rd, UNDERDALE SA 5032

Tel. (08) 8354 2951, Fax. (08) 8354 2953

Email:

Website.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Name:______Preferred Name: ______

Gender:______Date of Birth: ______

Phone Number: (Hm) ______(Wk)______(Mob) ______

Address: ______

______Postcode: ______

Email Address (please print clearly)______

Were you born in a country other than Australia? Yes / No

If yes, which country and what age did you come to Australia?

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Do you speak any language other than English? Yes / No

If yes which language/s

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Do you have access to a motor vehicle? Yes / No.
If yes, what level of insurance do you have?

______

Why do you wish to volunteer at the Australian Refugee Association Inc. (ARA)?

______

Please indicate your current employment status: employed, not employed, studying, retired, etc. If employed or studying, please give details (e.g. role, place of work, etc.)

______

What skills or experience do you have that might be relevant to your volunteer work at ARA (i.e. through employment, education, other volunteering or personal skills)? Please provide details of any previous volunteering experience (including with ARA).

______

What do you expect to gain when volunteering at ARA?

______

Which day/s and times are you available (please tick):

Weekday / Weekend
Day / Evening / Day / Evening

In which area would you like to volunteer at ARA?

  • please read descriptors for each program found at
  • If you are interested in getting involved in more than one area, please write1, 2, 3in order of preference.

Social Support Program (Promotions/Marketing/ Events

Homework Clubs Reception / Administration

Employment Peer mentoring for young people

Migration AFurniture Donation Service

Sewing circle Other (please specify)

Do you have any disabilities or medical conditions that may affect your work at ARA? Yes/No

If yes, please describe:

______

Do you have any plans for the near future that may prevent you from continuing as a volunteer (eg travel, study or employment?).Yes / No

If yes, please provide details:

______

Would you like to be on ARA’s email list? Yes / No

How did you hear about ARA’s volunteer opportunities?

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Referees

Please provide the names of two referees, one professional/volunteer-related and one personal.

Professional/Volunteer:

Name: ______Phone: ______

Email address: ______

Relationship to you / position: ______

Personal (not family member):

Name: ______Phone: ______

Relationship to you: ______

Emergency Contact

Name: ______Relationship to you: ______

Contact Numbers: (Hm) ______(Wk) ______(Mob) ______

Please note:

Your preferred volunteer role cannot be guaranteed but will be taken into consideration. The number of volunteers required varies according to the number of refugees in SA and funding allocated to specific programs.

Declaration

  • I understand that I will be required to undertake induction and/or service/program training prior to my commencement as a volunteer.
  • I understand that I may be required to participate in an interview and selection process, undertake a reference and background check
  • I agree to work within the Rights and Responsibilities of ARA Volunteers, as outlined in the ARA Volunteer Handbook.
  • I agree that the information included in this Volunteer Application Form is true and correct.

Signed ______Date ______

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the
Australian Refugee Association.