United Way of Colchester County
Volunteer Application Form
Please complete this form to help us match your skills and interests with a suitable volunteer opportunity.
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Town: _______________________________________ Province: _____________ Postal Code: ________________
Phone(s): (H)_________________________ (C) ____________________________ (W) ____________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you find out about volunteer opportunities with the United Way? ________________________________________
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As a volunteer with the United Way of Colchester County, specify which areas of interest you would like to develop/be
involved with? (please check all that apply)
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Community Investment
Our Community Investment Committee is always looking for more opportunities to make a difference in Colchester
County. A passionate group, our Community Investment volunteers also help our Board decide which charitable
organizations should receive United Way funding based on set criteria.
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Board
Our volunteer board is a group of dedicated individuals who provide the overall strategic direction for United Way of
Colchester County. The group meets monthly to provide leadership and governance for the United Way. In addition,
each board member also sits on various United Way committees.
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Campaign Team
These enthusiastic volunteers are vital to increasing our annual workplace campaign and therefore increasing our
impact in the community. Managing 6-10 accounts each, these volunteers represent the United Way with local
organizations to set-up new and assist existing workplace campaigns.
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Fundraising
Throughout the year, United Way undertakes various initiatives to raise funds that support our vision of positive
change. These volunteers could help us with events such as penny/coin drives, 50/50 draws or other ways of raising
donations.
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Office/Clerical
With a staff of two, there is always office and clerical work that we can use your help with. From stuffing envelopes
to organizing marketing material, there is lots to be done.
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Bikes for Kids Program
If you have an interest in fixing bikes or a general interest in this program, this is the volunteer job for you. Our Bikes
for Kids program needs volunteers with bike tuning skills to help us fix donated bikes that are then given to children
who would not otherwise be able to afford them. This program runs from the end of May to the end of July.
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Back to School Campaign
Our Back to School campaign collects donated school supplies and back packs. Based on school supply lists, starter
kits are assembled and distributed to families in need by our volunteers. This program runs from July to August.
Rev: 09– 2015
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the United Way of Colchester County!
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Special Events
Our annual Kickoff Luncheon is a fast-paced event with lots to do and plenty of help needed. Other events
throughout the year also require a lively team of volunteers.
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Other
From raising awareness of United Way, researching community opportunities, working on unique community
projects such as our Day of Caring, and sitting on committees created and directed by our board of directors, our
volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs.
Do you have specific skills that you could apply to help United Way (such as finance, human resources, special
events, fundraising, community investment and/or marketing)? Let us know!
When are you typically available to volunteer?
I prefer to volunteer:
□ Mornings
□ Afternoons
□ Evenings
I can offer my services:
□ Daily
□ Weekly
□ Monthly
I am only available:
Why do you want to volunteer with the United Way of Colchester County?
Depending upon the type of volunteer work you will be doing, we may require names and phone numbers for a
reference check, a criminal records check, your review of United Way policies and/or your signature on a
confidentiality agreement.
United Way of Colchester County is committed to keeping your personal information confidential and secure. When
you submit your volunteer application form you agree that: 1) we may collect personal information from you and
about you such as your name, address, phone number, email, occupation, skills and other information we may need
to coordinate volunteer opportunities; and 2) we may use such personal information for purposes of identifying
volunteer opportunities which may suit you and to contact you regarding those opportunities. You may withdraw your
consent to the foregoing at any time as long as you give reasonable notice of such withdrawal.
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Signature
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Date
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Printed Name
Please send completed application to: coordinator@colchester.unitedway.ca or to
90 Esplanade Suite 2, PO Box 32, Truro, NS B2N 5B6 Fax: 902 895.5003
For more information please contact us at 902 895.9313
Rev: 09– 2015
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the United Way of Colchester County!