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Volunteer Application

Online Volunteer Form

Please note that applying does not guarantee the volunteer position. You will be contacted by the Coordinator of Volunteer Services if an interview is requested. You will also be required to forward your cover letter indicating the position applied for and why you want to volunteer at Ernestine's along with an updated resume when applying for any volunteer position. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Denise Smith, at volunteers@ernestines.ca or at 416-746-3701, ext. 2033. If you prefer to download this application form, please click here.

All fields are mandatory.

My Contact Information

First Name		Last Name

Phone Home		Phone Work

Cell Phone		Email Address

Age
< 18 years	18 – 25 years	26 - 35 years	> 35 years

Please note that if you are under the age of 18, Ernestine's Women's Shelter requires your parental or legal guardian signature.

My Volunteer Experience

Why do you want to volunteer at Ernestine's?

I am a

	new volunteer at Ernestine's Women's Shelter

	former volunteer at Ernestine's Women's Shelter

	corporate volunteer (My company has a partnership with Ernestine's Women's Shelter or would like to start a partnership with Ernestine's and/or require more information)

	student who wants to volunteer for 40 hours at Ernestine's Women's Shelter I would like more information on the High School Ambassador Program and/or 40hr Student Program (if yes please include your mailing address)

	new volunteer interested in the Linking Boomers Program I would like more information on the Linking Boomers Program (if yes please include your mailing address)

I have previous volunteer experience
No
Yes, list your recent volunteer experiences below:

Name of organization:

Name of position:

Activities:

Name of organization:

Name of position:

Activities:

Name of organization:

Name of position:

Activities:

Why did you leave (if applicable)

I speak other languages than English
No Yes , list the language(s)
Speak: yes / no
Write: yes / no

My skills, interests and hobbies that could be useful at Ernestine's Women's Shelter:

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2.

3.

My top 3 programs of choice: (1 = most interested 6 = least interested)

	Shelter counselling program (not available for 40 hour-students)

	Child & Youth program

	Outreach Program

	Skills Exchange program

	Transitional program

	Fundraising program

I am available on the following days and hours:

Please note that most programs run from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, except for Child & Youth program, Skills Exchange program and Shelter Counselling. Also note: When applying for a specific position the dates/times are stated on the volunteer job posting and cannot be changed.

Monday	Morning (9am to 12pm)	Afternoon (12pm to 3pm)	Evening (after 5pm)

Tuesday	Morning (9am to 12pm)	Afternoon (12pm to 3pm)	Evening (after 5pm)

Wednesday	Morning (9am to 12pm)	Afternoon (12pm to 3pm)	Evening (after 5pm)

Thursday	Morning (9am to 12pm)	Afternoon (12pm to 3pm)	Evening (after 5pm)

Friday	Morning (9am to 12pm)	Afternoon (12pm to 3pm)	Evening (after 5pm)

I am available for volunteer Client community accompaniments:
No Yes
Days and Hours of your availability:

I heard about Ernestine's Women's Shelter at:
Our website www.ernestines.ca
Volunteer Toronto
Charityvillage
Community Volunteer Fair: Which one
Work
School
Friends
Other:

I would like to accomplish the following goals while volunteering at Ernestine's Women's Shelter:

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2.

3.

Please note that Ernestine's Women's Shelter works with and assists with advocating for the vulnerable sector community. Therefore, we require all our Volunteers to complete the criminal police check prior to their volunteer position.

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted?
No Yes
If yes, please specify

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