What are you applying for?

Full Name

Date of birth

Phone *

Email *

Address

City

State

Postal code

Program Option

Have you ever been in foster care?

Yes

Are you anticipating any changes in your life in the next year? (e.g. marital status, moving, job change, kids, etc.)

Yes

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Do you have children

Yes

# of Children

Company or Organization?

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Some college

Undergraduate

Graduate

Name of School Attended Area of Study or Major Date of Completion Graduated Program?

Are you currently a student?

Do you require hours for course credit from this volunteer opportunity:

Yes

How many hours? Hours need to be completed by (M/D/Y):

Are you available at least once a week for 1 hour to mentor?

Do you have experience working or volunteering with older youth? If yes, please identify (Organization, Role, Length of time)

Have you ever applied to become a volunteer with any Mentor Agency? If yes, where, and when?

Do you have or have you had any physical or emotional health concerns?

Yes

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Have you ever had police involvement? If yes, please give further details:

Tell us about yourself and why you want to become a part of Foster Kids United?

What kind of skills or knowledge can you provide to a youth who is aging out of the system?

Would you want to become a board committee member and help the nonprofit committees?

Yes

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Other skill(s) of yours that you would like to utilize?

VOLUNTEER PERMISSION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

1. By applying to volunteer with Foster Kids United (“Volunteer Application”) and signing this Agreement, I acknowledge, understand, and accept that:

(a) I am a legal resident of the US

(b) There is no obligation on the Agency to accept my Volunteer Application or assign me as a volunteer into a mentoring program and the Agency may terminate my involvement in a Mentoring Program in its sole discretion and without reason

(c) If I am accepted as a volunteer, my involvement in a Mentoring Program is not intended to create and shall not be construed as creating either an employee–employer relationship or a contract for services that would allow me to receive a salary, compensation, payment or any benefits, monetary or otherwise; and

(d) If I am accepted into a Mentoring Program, I understand that I will be required to enter into a confidentiality agreement with the Agency, and I agree to abide by the volunteer position description(s) and code(s) of conduct established by the Agency, including any applicable guidelines, standards, and policies.

2. Background Check. I understand that my acceptance into Foster Kids United will be conditional on my successful completion of a background check, which may include contacting the references included in my Volunteer Application and/or a criminal record check, for the purposes of confirming my suitability for the board, committees, or programs. The cost of the background check is $45. I agree to provide all necessary consents for such background checks.

3. Privacy Notice. The personal information provided by me or otherwise collected by the Agency in connection with my application will be used by the Agency for the purpose of evaluating and considering my Volunteer Application and, if accepted into a Mentoring Program, for the purpose of administering the Mentoring Program. This information may include my name, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, results of background check, and driver’s license information. My personal information will be maintained by the Agency on a confidential basis and will only be disclosed to the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of a child with whom the Agency may consider “matching” me in a Mentoring Program, to representatives of a collage or institution in connection with my participation in Mentoring Program, o Foster Kids United as required for the purposes of accreditation reviews or legal proceedings and as otherwise required or permitted by law.

4. Other Terms of this Agreement.

(a) In entering into this Agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representations other than as set forth in this Agreement.

(b) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed pursuant to the laws of the Province or Territory in which the Agency is located.

(c) In the event that any provision or term of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

5. Media Consent

Any photographs or video productions taken of volunteers by agency staff at recreational events or fundraiser outings, or otherwise authorized by the Executive Director or Board of Directors, may be used by the agency for purposes of promotional material including brochures posters, newsletters, media information, advertisements, audio-visual productions, and web pages, such as the Agency website and social media.

IMPORTANT: I acknoledge that I have read the terms of this Agreement and will consent to the confidentiality policy and participate in all orientations and training upon getting approved.

Foster Kids United charges a one-time $45 background check for the volunteer and mentor screening process.

As a nonprofit organization, we work hard to ensure that the donations and financial resources entrusted to us are used to directly support the young people who depend on our programs.

The $45 fee helps cover the cost of conducting the required background screening and administering the approval process.

By asking prospective volunteers and mentors to cover this expense, we can direct more of our available funding toward the services that make a difference in the lives of foster youth, including mentorship, education, life skills, transitional support, and other essential resources.

This fee is not a payment to volunteer, a membership fee, or a guarantee of approval.

It is a screening expense associated with helping us maintain a safe and responsible volunteer program.

Our Commitment to Safety, Grace, and Second Chances

At Foster Kids United, we believe in second chances. We believe that people can change, that broken circumstances do not have to define someone's future, and that some of the greatest transformations come from life's most difficult experiences.

But we also understand that offering second chances must never come at the expense of a young person's safety.

Any of these convictions automatically disqualify you

Child abuse.
Sexual abuse, exploitation, or offenses against minors.
Human trafficking.
Kidnapping or unlawful restraint.
Serious violent offenses that present a safety risk to youth.

Thank you for understanding why we take this responsibility seriously and for being willing to invest in the safety and future of the young people we serve.

Foster Kids United

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FOSTER A FAIR START INITIATIVE

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Foster Kids United charges a one-time $45 background check for the volunteer and mentor screening process.

Our Commitment to Safety, Grace, and Second Chances