Volunteer Application for Groups | Common Ground Relief

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 16:03

Please be sure to read through all the information at our volunteer page BEFORE filling out this form!

If you are interested in volunteering with our Wetlands Restoration Program, and you do not wish to stay with Common Ground Relief while volunteering, please fill out our Wetlands Volunteer Application!

If there is only one of you, head over to our Individual Application Form!

If you have any questions or concerns, contact our Volunteer Coordinator

What is the name of your school or organziation? *

Which dates would you like to volunteer with us?

Arrive: *

Month

Day

Year

Depart: *

Month

Day

Year

How many people will be in your group? *

Tell us about your Group Leader:

Name: *

Email: *

Phone Number: *

Please List an Emergency Contact for the Group who will not be with you on the trip. (this person must have a list with emergency contact info for all members of your group).

Name: *

Email: *

Phone Number *

Would you like CGR to provide your housing? *

Yes

Unsure

Would you like CGR to provide your meals? *

Yes

Unsure

Please tell us about any special dietary requirements in your group

(List number of vegetarians and/or vegans, and any allergies or the like we should know about)

Does your group have any contruction expereince, or are you willing to learn a building skill prior to your arrival? *

Yes

Unsure

If yes, please provide details

We are in the process of rebuilding houses and need volunteers who possess specific skills such as drywall hanging, drywall taping and mudding, drywall finishing, mill work installation and house painting. We are also doing interior framing work and sub floor installation. If your school has a construction management, architecture or engineering program you might contact these departments for volunteers. Please choose your group participants based on their skill level and their ability to quickly learn a skill. We suggest you contact your local Lowes or other home improvement store for training. Local home building contractors in your area might be able to provide training.

Do you have experience in any of our project areas? *

The Anita Roddick Advocacy Center

CGR Legal Clinic

Wetlands Restoration

The Meg Perry Healthy Soil Project

Garden of Eatin' Food Security Education

CGR Construction

None

Please select all that apply. If none, select "none."

In a paragraph please describe any skills and experience your group has in our project areas:

Will you be able to transport tools (wheelbarrows, shovels, etc)? *

Yes

Unsure

Please Note: All groups of 5 or more must provide their own transportation around town!

Common Ground Relief requests a donation of $20 per person per day to help offset the cost of housing, three meals per day and work crew coordination. There may be an additional charge for materials depending on the work you plan to do.

Please indicate if you will be able to provide this for your group: *

Yes

Unsure

How will you fundraise on behalf of Common Ground Relief prior to your arrival?

(Fundraising evens could include Film Screenings, Southern Cooking Evens and Lecture Events)

Have you volunteered with Common Ground Relief in the past? *

Yes

If yes, please tell us briefly about your experience

Please upload a copy of your resume. Be sure to include contact information for 3 references. *

(.txt, .doc, .docx and .dpf files are accepted. Maximum file size is 250KB)

Application submission

In submitting this application I certify that the information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false information may be grounds for immediate termination of my volunteer position. I authorize Common Ground Relief to verify any or all of the information contained within this application.

Electronic Signature: *

Enter your full name here.

Date: *

Month

Day

Year

Thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to apply to volunteer with Common Ground Relief! Please allow up to two weeks for a response.

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