Volunteer Application

JULY 10-17
2027

Thank you for your interest in helping empower young women by volunteering for the Seeds of Hope Leadership Experience. Please complete this form and reach out to us if you have any questions. SeedsOfHope@feliciansisters.org

Your Information

First name

Last name

Phone

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Birthday

Month

Day

Year

High School

Year Graduated

Do you currently attend college/university

Yes

College/University

Location

Current Year

Program of Study

References

Please provide two professional references (school or employment-related) and one personal reference. References should not be family/relatives. If you previously attended Seeds of Hope, you can use Cheryl Hufnagel as one of your professional references, if you so choose.

Reference 1 - Professional Reference

Reference 1 - Full Name

Job Title

Relationship to Applicant

Phone

Reference 2 - Professional Reference

Reference 2 - Full Name

Job Title

Relationship to Applicant

Phone

Reference 2 - Personal Reference

Reference 3 - Full Name

Job Title

Relationship to Applicant

Phone

Experience

Describe your previous experiences volunteering or working with youth:

List qualities, skills and other attributes that would make you a good mentor:

List any skills, areas of special interest, gifts, and/or talents that you could use during the Seeds of Hope experience:

List all the years you attended Seeds of Hope:

Positions/Requirements

Peer Mentor: must be a previous attendee, graduate on or before June 2026, and at least 18 years of age by July 1, 2027.

Peer Mentor Assistant: must be a previous attendee.

General Volunteer: must be a previous attendee.

Lifeguard: must be 18 years of age as of July 1, 2027, a certified lifeguard, and previous attendee. It is possible to hold a position as a lifeguard in addition to serving as a peer mentor, assistant, or general volunteer. Please consider choosing this option if you meet the criteria.

You may choose more than one if you are qualified:

Peer Mentor

Peer Mentor Assistant

General Volunteer

Lifeguard

Waiver

Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?

Yes

Have you ever been arrested, charged or convicted of child abuse, molestation or any other crime involving a minor?

Yes

Are you mentally and physically able to perform the responsibilities of mentoring a minor, with or without accommodations?

Yes

Will you commit to participate in the Seeds of Hope Volunteer Program, July 10-17, 2027 in Holly, Michigan?

Yes

For any volunteer, 18 and over as of July 17, 2027, do we have your permission to initiate a criminal background check and child abuse clearances?

Yes

I commit to uphold the Felician values of compassion, transformation, solidarity with those in need, respect for human dignity, and justice and peace.

I understand the Seeds of Hope Program is not obligated to provide a reason for their decision in accepting or rejecting me as a volunteer.

I understand that if I am over the age of 18 as of July 19, 2026, I will need to submit to a criminal background check including state clearances, and provide a certificate of completion of safe environment training.

I understand and agree that the relationship between me and Seeds of Hope and Felician Sisters of North America is as a volunteer, and does not create any type of employment or independent contractor relationship.

I understand I will not be compensated for acting as a volunteer in the program, and that my participation is for volunteer purposes only.

I agree to the above and I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all of the information I have provided is accurate and complete.

I accept terms & conditions