Columbia Springs Volunteer Inquiry Form

We're happy you're interested in volunteering with us! Let's get started - Please fill out the Volunteer Inquiry Form as completely as possible.

Columbia Springs is an equal opportunity organization. Volunteers of any race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political belief, marital or familial status, or disability are welcome. As an education center, we work with many members of the public and children. Long-Term Volunteers that are 18 years and older will be required to complete a federal background check during their training.

Personal Information

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Personal Pronouns (she/her, he/him, they/them..)

Email *

Verify Email *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Phone *

I am 18 years of age or older *

Volunteers 18+ years old can complete this form in full. Volunteers ages 16 or 17 can complete this form but must have a parent/guardian complete and sign the liability waiver. Volunteers younger than 16 must have a parent/guardian sign off on both the volunteer application and the liability waiver.

Yes

Volunteer Activities and Skills

You selected 'other'. Please elaborate!

What skills do you bring as a volunteer? Are there skills you are hoping to gain? *

Skills might include: Speak other languages, web design, social media, power tool and heavy machinery operation, curriculum development, photography, trail work, education experience, event planning, anything!

Do you have previous experience volunteering?

If yes, please elaborate.

Availability

How often would you like to volunteer? *

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Occasionally

Additional notes about your availability

Please include any information about specific times you may or may not be able to volunteer

Volunteer Motivation

Have you volunteered with Columbia Springs before? *

Yes

Unsure

Please briefly tell us why you are interested in volunteering at Columbia Springs. *

What do you need from us to have a positive volunteer experience? *

I.e. What will help you succeed?

How do you like to be rewarded or recognized? *

I.e. Do you like to be recognized with a card, a gift, public announcement, an award, opportunities to become a leader, etc

Anything else we need to know?

Please list the name and phone number of at least one emergency contact. *

Background Check, Liability and Media Release, Code of Conduct

You will be asked to fill out a background check, sign a Liability and Media Release, and agree to a Code of Conduct when you attend your first orientation. We conduct background checks on all dedicated volunteers due to our programming with school children and vulnerable populations. If you would like to review our forms, they are listed below. You do not need to fill out the forms at this time, we will provide them at your first orientation. If you are under 18 years of age, you will need a parent or guardian to sign off on this form. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Electronic Signature

I hereby certify that I have been notified that I will be asked to fill out a Consent to Background Check form and that the answers and other information on this application are true and correct.

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Date *

MM/DD/YYYY

Stay Informed!

We'd like to keep you informed of upcoming opportunities and events at Columbia Springs.

Would you like to be added to the Columbia Springs' mailing list? *

*All volunteers receive emails about volunteer related updates. This is to receive the Columbia Springs newsletter and general information.

Yes!

No thanks

How did you hear about volunteering with Columbia Springs? *

Thank You!

Thank you for applying to be a volunteer at Columbia Springs. Volunteers are vital to the work we do. We are excited to work with you! If you have questions, please contact us at schoolprograms@columbiasprings.org or 360-882-0936 ext. 226.