Volunteering at TEP

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It’s impossible to imagine The Embracing Project without our team of passionate volunteers. As a grassroots nonprofit organization, we depend on them to help us fulfill our mission.

Our volunteers lend their time and talents in a variety of ways including: serving as mentors, completing administrative tasks, and assisting at community outreach events.

If you are passionate about serving our youth and would like to join our team, please review the positions below then apply* using the form below. You can also download and complete the fillable PDF volunteer application form, and email it to tep_info@rop.com.

*All volunteer applicants are required to contribute a one-time donation of $50 when submitting their application. The donation does not guarantee selection for a volunteer position. This donation contributes toward maintaining the basic needs supplies and emergency food assistance funds for the youth served at TEP. Once the donation and application are submitted, a staff member will contact you to schedule an interview. In order to be considered for an interview, both must be submitted. Please call or email us for any questions or concerns.

Volunteer Opportunities

•Adequate training is provided for all volunteers•

We place a great deal of emphasis on establishing consistency and stability for the youth we serve, and the volunteers are essential in achieving this.
Please review the eligibility requirements. If you are able to meet these requirements, please submit the position of interest in the form below.

Angel
Mentor

5-8 hours/week

Group Facilitator

3-6 hours/week
(mostly Fridays and Saturdays)

Admin
Assistant

2-4 hours/week

Outreach Volunteer

10-15 hours/month

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be 21 and older

Must submit a one-time donation of $50

High School Diploma/GED

Drug screening

Pass background check (Federal and State)

Valid ID/Driving License

Reliable Transportation + Insurance

Skill set to work with youth

Team work skills

Willing to undergo Training + Education

At least 1-year commitment for Angel Mentors and Group Facilitators

Apply Now

All volunteer applicants are required to contribute a one-time donation of $50 when submitting their application. The donation does not guarantee selection for a volunteer position.

This donation contributes toward maintaining basic needs supplies and emergency food assistance funds for the youth served at TEP.

Once the donation and application are submitted, a staff member will contact you to schedule an interview. In order to be considered for an interview, both must be submitted.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Position applying for: *

Volunteer
Intern

Today's date: *

Date available to start: *

Name: *

First

Last

Maiden or other Name:

Address: *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone: *

Email: *

Have you ever been employed by Rite of Passage, The Embracing Project? *

If yes, when?

Do you have relatives employed by Rite of Passage, The Embracing Project? *

If yes, who?

Have you ever been convicted, entered a plea of no contest, had a prosecution deferred, or adjudication withheld for any crime except minor traffic violations? *

If yes, list the nature, location and date of each conviction.

Have you ever been convicted of a sex-crime? *

If yes, list the nature, location and date of each conviction.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime that involved drugs, alcohol, or gangs? *

If yes, list the nature, location and date of each conviction.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or gross misdemeanor? If yes, list the nature, location and date of each conviction. *

If yes, list the nature, location and date of each conviction.

Have you received a high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate? *

If no, please check eligibility and requirements for volunteers/interns.

Level of education: *

Training and Courses completed:

Please include the Organization/Institution, type of Training/Course completed, and date.

Previous/Current volunteer sites:

Please include your Position/Duties, the number of hours you've completed, and date.

Please write a short summary of your experiences at these sites:

Please summarize special skills and qualifications you have acquired from employment, volunteer work, or through other activities, including sports or hobbies. How are these skills a match to the services provided at ROP, TEP? *

Please list 3-5 of your core values: (Can be family, professional, or academic values) *

What are your social, personal, and academic/professional influences? List one of each: *

Describe Rite of Passage, The Embracing Project’s objectives and how we fit with your personal philosophy? *

Other:

If you selected "Other", please specify what you're interested in at TEP.

References

List 3 references that are not related to you by birth or marriage. References that know of your work with youth are preferable. At least one reference should be of a professional nature such as a supervisor, teacher, or another volunteer agency.

Reference #1 Name: *

First

Last

Reference #1 Relationship: *

Reference #1 Address: *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Reference #1 Email: *

Reference #1 Phone: *

Reference #2 Name: *

First

Last

Reference #2 Relationship: *

Reference #2 Address: *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Reference #2 Email: *

Reference #2 Phone: *

Reference #3 Name: *

First

Last

Reference #3 Relationship: *

Reference #3 Address: *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Reference #3 Email: *

Reference #3 Phone: *

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name: *

First

Last

Emergency Contact Relationship: *

Emergency Contact Address: *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Emergency Contact Email: *

Emergency Contact Phone: *

Certification authorization and agreement Applicant: Please read carefully and sign before submitting this application.

I hereby authorize Rite of Passage, The Embracing Project and/or its agents to make an independent investigation of my background, references, character, employment, education, criminal background, motor vehicle records, etc. The purpose of this authorization is to confirm the information contained on my application and/or obtaining other information which may be material to my qualifications for service as a volunteer/intern now, and if applicable, during my tenure of my service at Rite of Passage, The Embracing Project. By signing below, I affirm that all the information that I have provided above is true. I acknowledge and grant permission to The Embracing Project that I may be photographed, video and/ or audio recorded, and that these forms of media may be published and/or broadcasted both locally and nationwide. I waive any and all confidentiality as applied in NRS 62.270, and any other law and ordinance that may apply. I do hereby release, forever discharge and hold harmless The Embracing Project, it’s successors and partner organizations, and assign them from any and all liability, claims and demands of any kind or nature, either in law or equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from my activities as a volunteer with The Embracing Project. I understand that this Release discharges The Embracing Project from any liability or claim that I, as a volunteer, may have against The Embracing Project with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death or property damage that may result from my activities as a volunteer with The Embracing Project, whether caused by the negligence of The Embracing Project or its officers, directors, employees, agents, or otherwise. I also understand that The Embracing Project does not assume any responsibility for, or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of an injury or illness, I do hereby release and forever discharge The Embracing Project from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with my activates as a volunteer with The Embracing Project. I understand that the activities related to my work as a volunteer, including, but not limited to: loading and unloading of materials and transportation, may be hazardous to myself. I hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in the activities related to my position as a volunteer and release The Embracing Project from all liability for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage resulting from my participation as a volunteer with The Embracing Project. I further understand that any offer to work with The Embracing Project is subject to the successful completion of training courses, a background investigation, and a drug test. I give my consent to any person, firm, or organization listed herein to furnish The Embracing Project with information concerning my character, past employment, or other information pertinent to my volunteer position with The Embracing Project.

Signature: *

By typing my name in this field, I understand and agree that this form of electronic signature has the same legal force and affect as a manual signature.

Volunteering at TEP

Volunteering at TEP

Volunteering at TEP

Volunteering at TEP

Volunteering at TEP

It’s impossible to imagine The Embracing Project without our team of passionate volunteers. As a grassroots nonprofit organization, we depend on them to help us fulfill our mission.

Volunteer Opportunities

•Adequate training is provided for all volunteers•

Angel Mentor

Group Facilitator

Admin Assistant

Outreach Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Apply Now

All volunteer applicants are required to contribute a one-time donation of $50 when submitting their application. The donation does not guarantee selection for a volunteer position.

This donation contributes toward maintaining basic needs supplies and emergency food assistance funds for the youth served at TEP.

Once the donation and application are submitted, a staff member will contact you to schedule an interview. In order to be considered for an interview, both must be submitted.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

References

Emergency Contact

Certification authorization and agreement Applicant: Please read carefully and sign before submitting this application.

Angel
Mentor

Admin
Assistant