Volunteer Form

How to Fill Out a Volunteer Application Form?

Here is how you can complete a Volunteer Interest Form:

1. Add your personal information - full name, date of birth, gender, and include the telephone number and e-mail on top of the page to let the application recipient contact you without delay.

2. Elaborate on the position you are applying for which is necessary if your aspiration is to help out a large charity that is constantly looking for different categories of volunteers . You should list your skills and qualifications that make you a great candidate for volunteer work, describe the work you have previously done voluntarily without being paid, and indicate the days and the time of the day you are available for volunteer services.

3. Outline your work experience and education even if they have no connection to volunteer work in question - this will show your diligence and readiness to assume responsibility. State the level of education you have, the name of your current employer, and add the contact information of one or two people that can vouch for you - although it is not obligatory, a reference, even received via a phone call, can add extra weight to your application, especially if there are multiple candidates for one position.

4. Include the details of your emergency contact - their name, relation to you, and telephone number. They will be notified to if anything happens to you while you are occupied with volunteer duties.

5. If you are planning to do volunteer work somehow related to money - for instance, collecting donations on behalf of the charitable fund - you should also mention any criminal offenses you have been convicted of in the past. Although in most cases a felony or misdemeanor will not prevent you from being assigned a volunteering role, the recruiter may be more inclined to trust you with counseling or organizing responsibilities particularly when they do not know you well.

6. Sign and date the form . The signature will confirm your desire to commit your time to the proposed volunteer work. Depending on the wishes of the charity or another organization, you can send it via e-mail or visit the office of the recruiter to introduce yourself and possibly even land an interview right away.

Still looking for a particular form? Take a look at the related templates below:

• Volunteer Agreement Template;
• Donation Receipt Template;
• Job Description Template.