A program of: LETTER OF APPLICATION Date: _______________ To be completed by all persons who are not OIC employees, who wish to perform services in an OIC facility, including unpaid volunteers, community work experience persons, community service persons, interns, and persons performing court ordered service). Persons with disabilities who need assistance completing this application should notify HR. Name Other names you have used Street Address City, State, Zip Code Home or Cell Phone Work Phone E-Mail Address Interests Tasks and projects that you are interested in performing (Please check selection) Location: Garfield Elementary ___ Teaching (Instrument: _______________________) Availability Days and hours that you are available: ___ Performing at a Fundraiser or Benefit ___a.m. to ___ a.m. Weekday mornings ___ Curriculum Design ___p.m. to ___ p.m. Weekday afternoons M T W Th F ___ Arranging / Composing Beginner Orchestra Music ___p.m. to ___ p.m. Weekday evenings M T W Th F ___ Marketing and Social Media ___a.m. to ___ a.m. Weekend mornings Sat ___ Program Administration / Non-profit Strategy ___p.m. to ___ p.m. Weekend afternoons Sat Sun ___ Blogging ___p.m. to ___ p.m. Weekend evenings ___ Conducting Full Ensembles Total # of hours you wish to intern per week ___ Other: __________________________________ Reason you wish to volunteer (Please check selection) ___ Desire to help others ___ Work experience Other: ___________________ Unlimited In partnership with: M T W Th F Sun Sat Sun Will you need transportation to/from Yakima? Yes No Comments: ___ Court Order ___ Other: ________________________________ Please circle your preference _____ Hours ___ Family members involved in activities ___ Probation Officer Referral OIC Administrative Offices How were you referred? List two references (No family members, please) (1) Name Relationship to Applicant Phone E-mail (2) Name Relationship to Applicant Phone E-mail Special Skills or Qualifications: Summarize special skills and qualifications you have acquired from employment, previous volunteer work, or through other activities, including hobbies or sports. Please include additional languages spoken. (Attach resume if preferred.) Other languages spoken: ________________________________________________________________________ Teaching and Learning: As educators and administrators working with vulnerable persons, especially working with young children, we make a huge impact in their lives and in their learning experiences. Please share a story of when you learned something, how you learned it, and what the impact was on you. (Can be a story of a teacher, an experience, etc.) (Attach separate sheet if preferred.) Diversity and Teaching: As individuals, our backgrounds and experiences shape what we do, how we think, and how we teach. As educators, we often teach others with different backgrounds, and our backgrounds may shape how we approach others. How do you describe yourself as a person? What aspects of your background and self are most significant to you? What experiences have you had working with people of different backgrounds (racially, ethnically, culturally, socioeconomically, etc.), and what have you learned from those experiences? (Attach separate sheet if preferred.) Criminal History: Notice: OIC serves vulnerable persons. To safeguard them, we perform a criminal background check for all volunteers (including community jobs/work experience, community service, interns, etc.). Please complete attached form. A conviction will not necessarily preclude you from volunteer service, depending on the nature of the offense. Gender and date of birth are required by Washington State Patrol on the form, but will not be a consideration for approving you for service. Please see Equal Opportunity statement on the bottom of this application. Please list any criminal charges, convictions or pending legal actions, along with dates of offenses. Also state if you have been subjected to any administrative action: Person to Notify in Case of Emergency Name Address Home Phone/ Cell Phone Work Phone E-Mail Address Agreement and Signature By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer intern, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal. Name (printed) Signature Date Parent’s or Guardian’s Approval and Signature (Required when the volunteer is less than 18 years old) As the parent or guardian of the minor volunteering for service with OIC of Washington, I approve this service and give the Agency permission to conduct a Washington State Criminal Background Check for this person. Name (Printed) Signature Date Our Policy It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, pregnancy, current or future military status, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status or any other status protected by law. Thank you for completing this application form and for your interest in working with us. Applications should be received by Dec. 12, 2013 @ 5pm: E-mail: s.hsu@yvoic.org - or – Postal: Stephanie Hsu OIC of Washington 815 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, WA 98902 Questions? Contact Stephanie Hsu, YAMA Director Tel: (509) 237-4724 E-mail: s.hsu@yvoic.org