Volunteer Application

Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Date of Birth *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

Phone *

City *

State *

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Emergency Contact *

Emergency Contact Phone *

Emergency Contact Email

Personal Information

What is your current occupation? If retired, what was your previous occupation? * The field What is your current occupation? If retired, what was your previous occupation? is required.

If you selected "Other Industry," please specify your current or previous occupation: The maximum length for the field If you selected "Other Industry," please specify your current or previous occupation: is 500 characters.

Highest Level of Education Completed (Education Experience) * The field Highest Level of Education Completed (Education Experience) is required.

Do you have a valid driver's license? * The field Do you have a valid driver's license? is required.

How did you hear about WAYS for Life? * The field How did you hear about WAYS for Life? is required.

If you selected community partner, local business, or other, please specify: The maximum length for the field If you selected community partner, local business, or other, please specify: is 500 characters.

Do you hold any certifications?

If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, please indicate below what specific certifications you have held (such a CPR/First-aid; Microsoft certification; etc.): The maximum length for the field If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, please indicate below what specific certifications you have held (such a CPR/First-aid; Microsoft certification; etc.): is 500 characters.

What are your strengths? The maximum length for the field What are your strengths? is 500 characters.

Interests & Availability

What interests you about being involved with our mission to support unaccompanied and foster youth successfully transition to adulthood? * The field What interests you about being involved with our mission to support unaccompanied and foster youth successfully transition to adulthood? is required.

Please specify which days of the week you are available to volunteer: * The field Please specify which days of the week you are available to volunteer: is required.

What hours are you available on those days? * The field What hours are you available on those days? is required.

What date are you available to start volunteering? * The date field What date are you available to start volunteering? is required.

If signing up for a specific special event, please indicate the event here: The maximum length for the field If signing up for a specific special event, please indicate the event here: is 500 characters.

Please describe any special training, skills, or experience you have: (share other experiences you have enjoyed from work, volunteer opportunities, school, etc.) * The field Please describe any special training, skills, or experience you have: (share other experiences you have enjoyed from work, volunteer opportunities, school, etc.) is required.

How many hours per week are you looking to volunteer? * The field How many hours per week are you looking to volunteer? is required.

How comfortable are you working with an individual who identifies as LGBTQ+? (1- very uncomfortable; 2- slightly uncomfortable; 3- slightly comfortable; 4- very comfortable)

Are you comfortable working with an individual who is affiliated with a different religion than you?

WAYS Volunteer Opportunities

Front Desk: Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm; assist signing individuals in and out and direct them where they need to go by connecting them to the right person.(Shifts available: Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm and 12pm-3pm)

Food Pantry: Assist members with shopping for items in the pantry; following food safety protocols, sort, label, organize and display incoming donations. (Shifts available: Monday-Thursday 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm)

Food Pick-up: We have food pick-up appointments at Second Harvest Food Bank on Wednesday and Friday mornings, and at Panera Bread pickup on Monday evenings at 8:45 pm. We can always use more volunteers who can pick-up food and deliver to our pantry, and put away the perishable items into the fridge/freezer. (Shifts available: Mon evening, Wed & Fri mornings)

Provide a Meal: Prepare/provide a meal for our GED students lunch (Monday-Thursday @ 12pm) or for our weekly LiftUp Lift Skills class (most Thursdays @ 5:30pm)

Tutoring: Tutors are needed to assist students in our education program with Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science (Shifts available: Monday-Thursday; 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm)

Career Coach: Asisst youth with career/skill assessment, applying to college, trade/certification programs and financial aid, resume building, creating plans to advance out of entry level positions, helping youth understand skills and responsibilities needed to work a full-time job, and provide resources for youth to make connections with community agencies and employers. (Shifts available: Monday-Thursday between 10am-4pm; 2-5 hours depending upon your availability)

Career Source Expert: Coordinate with Career Resources to help connect our members to jobs; build relationships with local employers (Shifts available are flexible depending upon your schedule)

One-on-One Mentoring: A mentor can produce positive impacts on almost every aspect of a young person’s life – education, mental health and wellbeing, development of a healthy identity and sense of belonging, positive engagement in the community, and successful transition into higher education and career paths. Our mentors are asked to meet with their mentee in person 1x/month and connect by text/phone/email weekly. (Specific schedule is decided upon jointly by the mentor & mentee).

Administrative & General Support: Assistance needed tracking/charting volunteers, mentors, donations, activities, and food services. (Shifts available: Mon-Fri on site; at home any day/time you choose!)

Special Events: Asssit with tabletop events at community fairs, festivals and fundraisers, representing WAYS for Life and sharing what we do with the community. (Shifts are typically 2-4 hours, days and times will vary)

Public Transportation Coach: Assist members one on one with learning how to navigate the public transportation system, and walking them through routes in-person and help them gain confidence.

LiftUp Life Skills Program Volunteer/Teacher: Join a team to teach life skills to youth in our LiftUp program; assist with setup/breakdown, helping members to engage in class, or sponsor/provide a meal. (Shifts available: 5:30-7:30pm most Thursdays).

Select all volunteer opportunities are you interested in: * The field Select all volunteer opportunities are you interested in: is required.

Background Check and Personal Limitations

All volunteers must complete and pass a Level 2 background check. If you do not pass, we will not be able to move forward. We ask that you consider these requirements before applying. Thank you! * The field All volunteers must complete and pass a Level 2 background check. If you do not pass, we will not be able to move forward. We ask that you consider these requirements before applying. Thank you! is required.

Do you have any physical or other limitations which might impact your work as a volunteer? * The field Do you have any physical or other limitations which might impact your work as a volunteer? is required.

If you selected yes to the previous question please indicate what limitations you have: The maximum length for the field If you selected yes to the previous question please indicate what limitations you have: is 500 characters.

Application Agreement

As a volunteer for WAYS for Life, f/k/a Ready for Life Brevard Inc., (WAYS), I agree to maintain the confidentiality of all information gained through contact with youth, other volunteers, staff, and agency information, except as stated below. As a volunteer for WAYS, I consider personal information to be confidential. I will protect the privacy of that information in accordance with the Federal and State privacy laws as well as our agency WAYS policies. This information is to be used only in activities directly related to the Agency.
WAYS does not cover injury to anyone who may be transported by volunteers. Volunteers who choose to transport WAYS. Clients, Volunteers or others in their personal vehicle assume total responsibility for these passengers; it is recommended that volunteers check with their personal automobile insurance carrier to check on the limits of their coverage. Volunteers must confirm that their mentees have a signed transportation waiver submitted at WAYS.

I agree that I further understand that I am required to report to WAYS and/or the Department of Children and Families any episode of suspected abuse, which I may discern through contacts with youth. I understand such reports are kept confidential.

As a volunteer with WAYS, I understand that I report to WAYS and agree to follow the appointed communication chain of command for any of my volunteer activities. WAYS staff are available per WAYS emergency protocol, for emergencies and will respond directly to such communications.

I will immediately report to the Executive Director or an assigned WAYS staff member any information WAYS should know.

Do you agree to the application terms above? * The field Do you agree to the application terms above? is required.

Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form

This Release and Waiver of Liability releases WAYS for Life (WAYS) a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, and each of its directors, officers, employees, and agents, from any and all liability in connection with Volunteer’s involvement with WAYS.
Volunteer desires to provide volunteer services for WAYS and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer. Volunteer understands that the scope of Volunteer’s relationship with WAYS is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by Volunteer; that WAYS will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to Volunteer; and that Volunteer is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of Volunteer’s services to WAYS.

1. Waiver and Release: I, the Volunteer, release and forever discharge and hold harmless WAYS and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide to WAYS. I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges WAYS from any liability or claim that I may have against WAYS with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services I provide to WAYS or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.
2. Insurance: Further I understand that WAYS does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of WAYS beyond what may be offered freely by WAYS in the event of injury or medical expenses incurred by me.
3. Medical Treatment: I hereby Release and forever discharge WAYS from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my tenure as a volunteer with WAYS.
4. Assumption of Risk: I understand that the services I provide to WAYS may include activities that may be hazardous to me including, but not limited to involving inherently dangerous activities. As a volunteer, I hereby expressly assume risk of injury or harm from these activities and Release WAYS from all liability.
5. Photographic Release: I grant and convey to WAYS all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by WAYS in connection with my providing volunteer services to WAYS.
6. Other: As a volunteer, I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Florida and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. I agree that if any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Release shall not be affected. By signing below, I express my understanding and intent to enter this Release and Waiver of Liability willingly and voluntarily.

Do you agree to the release/liability terms above? * The field Do you agree to the release/liability terms above? is required.

SMS Consent

WAYS for Life texts volunteers with volunteer oppurtunities and updates. Message and data rates from your carrier may apply when receiving these text messages. You can opt out of these texts by texting "STOP" at anytime.

Do you consent to receive SMS updates from WAYS for Life?

By digitally signing below, I agree to and accept all terms set above. Please sign and date below: * The field By digitally signing below, I agree to and accept all terms set above. Please sign and date below: is required.