/ Amherst Survival Center
1200 North Pleasant St
PO Box 9629
North Amherst, MA 01059
(413) 549-3968 x202 / For office use:
Interviewed by: ______
Date:______
Last day (if known) ______
Placement:______
Orientation ______
Handbook 

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

How did you hear about our volunteer program? ______

Are you associated with a special volunteer program (Community Service, DTA, CSL)? Yes __ No __ How many hours do you need to do? ______

Do you need us to keep track of your volunteer hours? Yes ____ No _____

What languages do you speak?______

Do you have any special skills, hobbies, or experience that may be useful in your work with ASC? i.e.- fundraising, computer skills, construction, graphic design, arts/crafts, cooking etc.

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Do you have any special considerations, i.e. physical or medical, that we should be aware of? ______

[*]Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Yes____ No____

[*]Are there any criminal matters pending against you? Yes _____ No______

If yes, please explain: ______

Would you be willing to complete a form giving us permission to run a CORI check on you? Yes ______No ______

Please indicate any additional information that may be helpful to us ______

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Reference:(preferably someone who works, or has worked, with you)

Name ______Phone ______

I certify that the statements made in this volunteer application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I hereby authorize Amherst Survival Center to contact the reference given above as needed for volunteer placement.

I understand that as a volunteer I am required to attend a volunteer orientation and that I must abide by all rules and regulations of Amherst Survival Center. I also understand that I will not be paid for my services as a volunteer.

I agree to keep all information about Amherst Survival Center consumers in confidence. If there is a problem or an issue with an individual, I will only speak to ASC staff people to try and resolve it.

By recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, I agree to help build and create our community as an Amherst Survival Center volunteer.

Signature of Applicant ______Date Signed______

Please complete so we can more easily assist you in finding a time and area to volunteer. Most volunteers commit to a 2-3 hours shift/week.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Community Kitchen: 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM and Thursday 5-7PM

Preparing and serving lunch, assisting with clean-up

 Mon  Tues  Thurs Thurs PM  Fri

Driving for Fresh Food Distribution: 9AM to 10:30AM

Picking up fresh bread and produce at local grocery stores and farms.

 Mon  Tues  Thurs Thurs PM  Fri

Fresh Food Distribution Program:9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Unloading, organizing, distributing food items from delivery trucks

 Mon  Tues  Thurs Fri

Emergency Pantry Program:10:30 AM to 3 PM and Thursdays 3-7 PM

Preparing and distributing grocery packages to clients

 Mon  Tues  Thurs (11-3) Thurs (3-7) Fri

Free Store:11 AM to 3 PM and Thursdays 3 to 7 PM

Keep the store organized, cleaned and stocked. Sort donations of clothing and household goods for distribution in the free store.

 Mon  Tues  Thurs (11-3) Thurs (3-7) Fri

Reception: 10:30 AM to 3 PM, Thursdays 3-7PM

Answer phones, greet and help visitors, screen and write receipts for donations, monitor the free store

 Mon  Tues  Thurs  Thurs PM  Fri

Operations: 9AM to 4PM

Assist in doing maintenance jobs as needed.

 Mon  Tues  Thurs  Fri

Special Events:

Help at annual events like Trash to Treasures, the Toy Drive, Holiday meals, Chinese New Year, Black History Month, etc.

 Yes which ones? ______

Family Night:

2 Mondays/month from 4:15-6:45 Yes

Please return completed application by mail, e-mail, or in person, to:

Tracey Levy, Amherst Survival Center, PO Box 9629, North Amherst MA 01059

Phone: 413-549-3968 x202 E-Mail:

THANK YOU!

[*] Applicants who indicate a conviction of a crime or pending criminal matters will not be summarily rejected.

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