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Volunteering with Onehope Refuge

We deeply appreciate your eagerness to volunteer with Onehope Refuge! As we cater to a vulnerable population, we have a careful vetting process in place to ensure that every volunteer has a fulfilling and impactful experience while prioritizing the exceptional care of our women and children. The process to become a volunteer is comprised of five essential steps:

1. Review our Statement of Faith and Code of Christian Conduct to ensure that your values align with our organization.

2. Complete and submit this volunteer application.

3. Undergo a criminal background check (cost: $25 donation).

4. Complete Trauma-Informed online training.

5. Participate in an in-person onboarding session.

These steps ensure our volunteers are well-prepared to provide the highest level of support and empathy to those we serve. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to making a difference in the lives of survivors of human trafficking.

Step 1 - Be Prepared!

Congratulations, you are taking Step 1 by completing this volunteer application! We suggest being prepared with the following information because you must submit your entire application in a single sitting. (Note that the system will not save your work until you click submit at the end of the application)

The application should take about 20-30 minutes if you have the necessary information ready and available.

Be prepared to...

1. Provide a description of your personal relationship with Jesus Christ including when you became a Christian.

2. Provide the reason you would like to serve at Onehope Refuge.

3. Provide 1-3 prior volunteer experiences, if available, including where you served, for how long, description of duties, and supervisor's contact information.

4. Provide 3 references including contact information for each. You should expect to provide references who are:

- Family or Friend

- Faith-Based Mentor

- Child-Centered

When you are ready, please select "Next" below to begin the application. Thank you!

Volunteer Application

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

I understand that a background check is required to volunteer at Onehope Refuge.(Required)

We apologize, but due to answering that you are unwilling to undergo a background check and child screening, you are not able to volunteer with Onehope Refuge.

Do you have a local church that you engage with? If yes, please list the name of the church.(Required)

Onehope Refuge is a faith-based organization. Please briefly describe your relationship with Jesus Christ including when you became a Christian.(Required)

Please describe why you are interested in volunteering with Onehope Refuge.(Required)

Volunteer Opportunities

Which volunteer role(s) are you interested in? Please select all that apply.(Required)

Driver – Drive survivors, with or without their child/ren, to appointments and activities.

Childcare Volunteer – Care for the survivor's children during her participation in care.

Homeschool Teacher – Facilitate homeschooling for children in accordance with Wake County curriculum.

Adult Tutor – Tutor survivors who are pursuing their GED or other educational goals.

Therapeutic Activities – Engage mentees and their children in therapeutic activities like gardening, crafts, etc.

Bible Study Teacher – Lead Bible study classes.

Special Events Organizer – Plan events for the survivors and their children, such as birthday parties or holiday events.

Maintenance – Perform small maintenance jobs around the home.

Meal Volunteer – Bring food and/or come cook meals with the women and children.

Administrative Volunteer – Provide administrative and clerical support.

Other Volunteer – Select this option if you have a specific idea in mind for supporting Onehope Refuge but do not see the opportunity listed.

What days would you like to potentially volunteer? Select all that apply.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Please provide any additional details regarding your expected availability, such as times and frequency.

Volunteer Experience

Please share any information regarding previous and/or current volunteer engagements.

Organization

City, State

Volunteer Role

How long did/have you volunteered here?

Description of Responsibilities

Supervisor Name

Supervisor Contact Information (phone or email)

Would you like to add another volunteer experience?

Yes

Volunteer Experience 2

Organization

City, State

Volunteer Role

How long did/have you volunteered here?

Description of Responsibilities

Supervisor Name

Supervisor Contact Information (phone or email)

Would you like to add another volunteer experience?

Yes

Volunteer Experience 3

Organization

City, State

Volunteer Role

How long did/have you volunteered here?

Description of Responsibilities

Supervisor Name

Supervisor Contact Information (phone or email)

Personal History

The below questions are asked to help us provide a safe and secure environment for the women and children we serve.

Have you had any experiences that might make it difficult for you to work with survivors of sex trafficking and/or youth?(Required)

Please explain(Required)

Have you ever participated in, been charged with, convicted of, or plead nolo contendere or guilty to a crime, either misdemeanor or felony (even if dismissed) including but not limited to crimes involving minors, involving pornography, molestation, sexual or physical abuse, drug related charges, or other crimes of violence, theft, or motor vehicle violations?(Required)

Please explain(Required)

Have you ever been shown by credible evidence (court order, jury, or other reliable source) to have abused, neglected, or deprived a child or to have caused serious injury to another person as a result of your intentional or grossly negligent misconduct? And/or have you ever been investigated by the Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services for claims proven or unproven?(Required)

Please explain(Required)

Have you ever been asked to step away from or out of a volunteer position?(Required)

Please explain(Required)

Have you struggled in the past or present with addiction, such as drugs (illegal, over-the-counter, or prescription), alcohol, gambling, or pornography?(Required)

Please explain and include if steps have been taken to address this struggle(Required)

Reference 1 - Family or Friend

Name(Required)

First Last

Title and Organization (if applicable)

Phone

Relationship to You

Reference 2 - Faith-Based

Name(Required)

First Last

Title and Organization (if applicable)

Phone

Relationship to You

Reference 3 - Child-Centered

Name(Required)

First Last

Title and Organization (if applicable)

Phone

Relationship to You

Is there anything you would like us to know or keep in mind when contacting your references?

Position Specific Questions

Driver

I have no mobility limiting physical impairment (example: casts, splints, or braces) and am appropriately healthy to drive.(Required)

True

False

I have had no significant medical events or hospitalizations within the past three (3) months that could compromise my ability to drive safely.(Required)

True

False

I have had no more than one moving/traffic violation within the last twelve (12) months.(Required)

True

False

I am willing and able to use my personal vehicle to transport survivors and their child/ren.(Required)

True

False

I am willing and able to provide proof of active car insurance.(Required)

True

False

I will consent to a search of my DMV Driving Record.(Required)

True

False

Please provide any relevant context regarding an answer of "False" to any of the questions above.

Childcare Volunteer

What is your experience working with children?(Required)

What age ranges are you comfortable supervising? Select all that apply.(Required)

Babies

Preschool

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

Please share any additional preferences regarding working with children.

Homeschool Teacher

What is your experience and/or qualifications in teaching?(Required)

What age ranges are you comfortable teaching? Select all that apply.(Required)

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

Adult Tutor

What is your highest level of education?(Required)

Do you have experience with GED preparation/tutoring? If yes, please describe.(Required)

Therapeutic Activities

What therapeutic activities would you like to engage in with the survivors and/or their children? Examples/suggestions include gardening, learning life skills, crafting, exercising, etc.(Required)

Bible Study Teacher

Which church are you involved with?(Required)

Please briefly describe your experience/qualifications with faith leadership.(Required)

Do you have experience working spiritually with individuals who have trauma? If yes, please describe.(Required)

Special Events Organizer

Are there any specific special events (birthday parties, holiday celebrations, etc.) that you are especially interested in organizing?(Required)

Maintenance

No position specific questions. Please proceed to next section.

Meal Volunteer

How would you like to engage? Select all that apply.(Required)

I would like to bring a precooked/catered meal to enjoy with the women and children

I would like to bring supplies to cook and enjoy a meal with the women and children

I would prefer to drop off food for the women and children and not stay for mealtime

Are you applying to do this independently or with another individual/group?

Independently

With another individual or group

Please provide the name of the other individual(s) and/or group that you would like to volunteer with. As a reminder, if you are applying to volunteer with another individual or a group, each individual must submit their own application.

Administrative Support

Please select all activities you have experience and/or interest in:(Required)

Data entry

Writing Thank You notes

Running social media accounts

Researching grants

Writing grant proposals

Run errands, including picking up mail, gathering office supplies, etc.

Other, specify below

Please specify what other administrative support tasks you would be interested in supporting.(Required)

Please briefly describe any relevant work experience.

Other Volunteer

Please provide any details regarding how you would like to get involved with Onehope Refuge.(Required)

Is there anything else you want us to know regarding your volunteer application?

Thank you for completing this application! Please note that it might take a few minutes for the form to submit - we appreciate your patience!

Volunteering with Onehope Refuge

Step 1 - Be Prepared!

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Experience 2

Volunteer Experience 3

Personal History

Reference 1 - Family or Friend

Reference 2 - Faith-Based

Reference 3 - Child-Centered

Position Specific Questions

Driver

Childcare Volunteer

Homeschool Teacher

Adult Tutor

Therapeutic Activities

Bible Study Teacher

Special Events Organizer

Maintenance

Meal Volunteer

Administrative Support

Other Volunteer

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