Cambridge Women's Center Volunteer Application

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our Drop-In and Helpline program at the Cambridge Women's Center. If you have any questions, or problems with this application, please email our Volunteer Manager, Anna Plotkin-Swing: anna@cambridgewomenscenter.org

Email *

Full name (first and last) *

Preferred first name *

Pronouns (ex. she/her/hers, they/them/theirs) *

Phone number *

MANDATORY Orientation Training *

It is mandatory to attend a training session before beginning as a direct service volunteer. Each training occurs on a Saturday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

The September training is FULL

The November training is FULL

By checking here I am committing that if offered a direct service volunteer position I am able to attend the orientation training on January 18th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please note that this is MLK weekend.

Why are you interested in Volunteering at the Cambridge Women's Center (CWC)? *

How did you hear about the CWC? Have you been here before? *

Do you have experience working with people who have experienced any of the following:

Homelessness

Food insecurity

Mental health

Paranoia

Trauma

Domestic violence

Sexual violence

Discrimination due to gender identity such as for being trans or gender non-binary

Other marginalized populations (Please elaborate in the question below).

What is your experience with other volunteer work, nonprofits, helplines, or working with marginalized populations? (Or if you do not have direct experience, please tell us about other skills and experience you have that will help in contributing to the space). *

Describe a time you dealt with a crisis or difficult situation in a way you were proud of. How did you handle it? What did you do well? What would you do differently? How did you feel afterwards? What are the skills and strengths you used to resolve this situation? *

What role has community played in your life? Describe both how you have benefited from and contributed to a community that you have been a member of. *

Physical Ability *

We are happy to welcome volunteers of all physical abilities to the CWC. The center has an accessible street parking space right outside our door, is accessible by a wheel chair lift, and has a bathroom on the first floor. Lots of what our volunteers do can be accomplished within accessible spaces. Indicating your physical limits will not affect our consideration of your volunteer application! At the center, we emphasize self care and respecting your own boundaries. By being transparent and clear about your physical ability, you are letting us ensure we are able to provide you and all our volunteers a safe experience.

I can lift objects up to 50 pounds without injuring myself

I can carry objects up to 35 pounds for up to 50 yards and up a small flight of stairs without injuring myself.

I will be using the wheelchair lift to enter and leave the center.

I can walk from the basement to the top floor of a three story house up to two times during a shift.

I can walk up and down flights of stairs as needed throughout a shift.

I am comfortable clearly stating my personal physical limitations to other volunteers on shift with me so they can accommodate my needs.

Required

Is there anything else you would like us to know about your physical abilities?

Computer Literacy *

One of the most used services we offer is unlimited computer access. We expect our volunteers to be available to members for help with trouble shooting problems and answering basic questions about computer usage. In addition, for internal communication and record keeping, volunteers use the volunteer laptop and google drive account. Please indicate your comfort level navigating these things.

I feel completely uncomfortable around technology and would like to find a way to volunteer that does not involve any required computer use.

I use computers in my personal life but feel nervous about some of these expectations.

I am computer literate and can trouble shoot computer problems and questions using common sense and google.

I have advanced computer knowledge.

How many hours a week would you like to commit to volunteering? *

We require a minimum commitment of one shift a week for at least six months. A standard daytime or weekend shift is 3 hours. A standard evening shift (6pm - 8pm) is two hours. We are always happy for volunteers to request longer or multiple shifts.

What is your availability?

The center is open Monday - Friday 10:00am - 8:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am - 3:00pm. Shifts are generally three hours long with the exception of two hour evening shifts that start at 6pm. You may request longer shifts if you prefer. Please indicate the times you are available to volunteer below. PLEASE NOTE: As the majority of applications we receive are for evening and Saturday shifts we are not able to hire everyone who applies to volunteer for those times. Based on our needs, priority will often be given to applicants with weekday daytime availability.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

10:00am

11:00am

12:00pm

1:00pm

2:00pm

3:00pm

4:00pm

5:00pm

6:00pm

7:00pm

Do you speak any languages other than English? Please list below along with your proficiency level

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?

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