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Volunteer Application

Volunteering with Friends & Neighbors can be both rewarding and challenging.

Our volunteer opportunities include: assembling survival bags and their contents, preparing “thank you” notes for donors, unpacking items, organization and other back office tasks.

The Beacon resource center also accepts volunteers for the following: Check-in attendant, beverage/snack preparation and distribution, floor monitor, kids area monitor, mail services, and restroom monitor. Due to client contact, Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or older and must submit a background check upon approval.

Thank you for considering F&N when choosing how to donate your time and talents!

Before submitting the application, please consider the following: Information related to those served, staff members, other volunteers, and F&N programs must be kept confidential. Also, as a volunteer, you may be exposed to persons:

  • Who have a prior felony or other misdemeanor charges and may have been incarcerated.
  • Who may have communicable diseases.
  • Who have varying degrees of mental, emotional, or physical health issues.
  • Who are currently dealing with addiction issues.
  • Who may not have the opportunity to perform daily or weekly hygiene habits.
Outreach worker speaking with a participant in a room with coffee urns and supplies.

The following clearances are required to volunteer with Friends & Neighbors:

  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Pennsylvania State Police Records Check
  • Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Background Check

Application

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Are you over 18 years of age?
Reason for applying:
Below is a list of the current volunteer positions. Please choose the position(s) in which you are interested:
Select the days/times that you are available:

References

List three people you know who are not relatives or employers (present or past) who know you well enough to comment on your personal qualities. If you have previously volunteered, please include the name, address, and phone number of your volunteer supervisor.

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

An interview will be scheduled following the reference check.

Emergency Contact

In case of an emergency, please notify:
Name

Applicant Authorization

Authorization(Required)