Clinton, MS - Personal Care Volunteering Opportunity

Volunteer Application

Congratulations for applying to be a volunteer on Team LC!

To keep Lauren staffed with the highest quality of people, there are several steps to the application process.

Step 1: Complete and submit this application with references, work history, and volunteer history included.

Step 2: Within 10 days of application submission, Lauren or a Team LC staff member will contact you to inform you if you have advanced to the next step, which is an initial interview. The initial interview will be scheduled via email by a member of Team LC who will conduct the interview through Skype, FaceTime, Facebook messenger, or Zoom (whichever platform is best for you).

Step 3: Within 10 days of your initial interview, you will be notified if you have advanced to the next stage, an in-person interview with Lauren. You will receive an email with date, time options, and location. (This interview could be remote as well.)

Step 4: Within 10 days of your in-person interview, Lauren or a Team LC staff member will notify you regarding Lauren’s decision.

A few things to note:

Volunteers positions are generally aligned with the PCA role or a customized role rather than a health, therapy, or similarly “invasive” role. If you will be volunteering for an extended period of time (more than six months) for several hours per week and would like to discuss incorporating some of these functions into your position, please be specific about your desire so that Lauren can appropriately consider the possibility.
Volunteer openings are first come, first serve. Therefore, we ask that you do your part to complete each step efficiently. The 10 days between each step represents the maximum amount of time that Team LC will respond. The sooner you move through these steps, the faster we can decide if you will be a good fit on Team LC and if Team LC will be a good fit for you!
In order to get credit for any of your volunteer hours, you must be present for ALL of your scheduled volunteer shifts (excluding emergencies). Failure to show up or arrive on time for a volunteer shift could result in you not getting credit for any of your volunteer hours and being dismissed from the Team LC Volunteer Program.
If there are any emergencies or uncontrollable circumstances that arise during your application process, inform Lauren and her team via email. Lauren is willing to work with you as circumstances allow.
Each step is dependent on you passing through the prior step. Submitting an application does not guarantee you a spot on Team LC, nor does it guarantee you either the first or second interview. Lauren ultimately has the ability to choose who she feels will be an asset to Team LC and her life.
Should you be selected, you will begin training and enter a 2-3 week trial period. The purpose of the trial period is for Lauren and you to ensure that Team LC is the best fit for you. At the end of the trial period, Lauren will have a conversation with you about your future on Team LC!

To APPLY, complete & submit the following application:

Name

First Name

Last Name

Date of Application

YYYY

How did you learn about this opportunity?

What school are you currently attending?

What are your major(s) and minor(s) if you are minoring in any subjects?

Are you planning to continue your education after completing your current program? If so, what school & program?

How many volunteer hours do you need (per semester)?

Is there a deadline for you to obtain these volunteer hours?

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone Number

(xxx)xxx-xxxx

(###)

###

####

Birthday

YYYY

Volunteer History

List chronologically beginning with the most recent. Provide volunteer location, volunteer dates, reason for leaving volunteer location.

Employment History

List chronologically beginning with the most recent. Provide employer name, position held, dates employed, and your reason for leaving.

References

List 3 Professional References (non family member) Provide name, phone #, email, relationship to you, and number of years you have known them.

What is your weekly availability should you be selected as a volunteer on Team LC? Answer this question honestly and thoughtfully, as your response will be used to create and determine your volunteer schedule.

What do you look for in a volunteer position?

Prior to answering the following questions, please review the Lauren's Projects & Special Roles section of the Job Description. The Job Description can be found under the Team LC tab. Which project(s) are you most interested in volunteering to work on, in addition to caring for Lauren? Why? *There’s no guarantee that the project(s) you are most interested in will be the one(s) you are assigned.*

What is your career goal/dream career?

What are your learning objectives for the volunteer hours, should you be selected?

Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain.

Do you have your own car? Do you have a valid driver's license? Please indicate your driving record for the past two years as it relates to tickets, citations, accidents and/or anything related to your driving record.

Are you comfortable with other Team LC staff and/or Lauren’s family driving your car?

This volunteer position could involve lifting/positioning Lauren. She weighs about 100 lbs and is unable to assist in any way. Do you have any physical limitations that would restrict this activity? If so, please explain.

A hoyer lift will be available for you to use to lift Lauren. Do you have experience using a hoyer lift? If so, please explain.

Are you interested in applying for a job or internship on Team LC after the volunteer position, should you be selected?

Are you able to swim?

Yes

Please provide any additional information regarding yourself that you want to highlight as a candidate for this volunteer position.

As a Team LC Volunteer, I agree to abide by the policies and procedures. I understand that I will be volunteering at my own risk and that Team LC, its employees, its affiliates, and the Compere family cannot assume any responsibility for any liability, accident, injury, or health-related problem that may arise from any volunteer work I perform for Team LC. I agree that all the work I do is on a volunteer basis.

I agree.

I disagree.