Become a Volunteer

Volunteering invests in your community.

Before you begin, please make sure you have the following items ready:

Two references, including one personal or family reference.
Emergency contact name and phone number.
Government issued photo ID – a digital copy (for example a clear photo taken with a smartphone).

Contact Details

Name *

First

Last

Government Issued Photo ID *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Please upload a clear photo of your government issued photo ID.

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Preferred Pronouns

Examples: she/her; he/his; they/them

Phone *

Preferred Contact Method *

Phone
Email
Text

Birthdate *

Volunteers must be at least 25 year old.

Email *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Emergency Contact

Fill out the following field with the information of someone we could contact in the event of an emergency.

Name *

First

Last

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Phone *

Relationship to You *

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Volunteer Requirements

Criminal Background Check Consent *

Yes
No

Rod’s House conducts a criminal background check on all volunteers through the Washington State Patrol. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify a volunteer from consideration. Do we have your permission to administer a background check?

Volunteer Responsibilities

Please review the following volunteer responsibilities carefully – they were created to ensure safe, predictable and positive environments for youth and young adults, staff and volunteers.

Our young people come from many different families, cultures, and communities. We celebrate diversity and nurture cultural and ethnic pride in the people we serve. Please listen and learn about the backgrounds and values of young people you interact with. Do not impose your personal values and beliefs onto the young people.

Positive relationships allow young people to learn and thrive. Help staff create affirming environments by knowing and caring for the young people and sites you volunteer with.

Choose a commitment level you can keep. We count on volunteers to be dependable and regular in attendance.

Sign in and sign out; wear your issued Rod’s House volunteer badge at all times.

Volunteers are important role models for our young people. Familiarize yourself with the Rod’s House rules and our values and expectations.

Engage with young people in a respectful and age appropriate manner and maintain the highest professional, moral and ethical standards in your interaction with young people.

Know and observe all regulations and procedures at all Rod’s House sites.

Do not take or post photos or share descriptions of young people on personal websites or social media accounts.

Do not engage in commercial, political, or religious solicitation of young people or staff.

Do not bring minors, including own children, when volunteering at Rod’s House sites.

Do not share your contact information with young people, including social media information.

Discuss problems that arise with your point staff member.

Report suspected abuse or neglect immediately to your point staff member or another Rod’s House employee. We are mandatory reporters. Staff will do reporting and follow-up.

Agreement to Volunteer Responsibilities *

I have read and agree to the Terms of Service Agreement listed above.

I agree to follow the above volunteer program participation requirements and remaining guidelines included in the volunteer handbook during and after my time as a volunteer for Rod’s House. I acknowledge that I must complete the online training courses AND meet criteria for background check clearance prior to volunteering with Rod’s House.

In addition, while volunteering, I understand that my photo, video footage or statements could be used in Rod’s House publications unless I opt out with the site coordinator. I understand that volunteering at a site is a privilege and that Rod’s House can terminate my eligibility to volunteer.

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Reference

Non-family references are preferred.

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Name *

Email *

Phone *

Relationship *

Examples: co-worker; employer; teacher

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Name (copy) *

Email (copy) *

Phone (copy) *

Relationship (copy) *

Examples: co-worker; employer; teacher

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Preferences/Availability

Are you interested in volunteering at facilities, events or both? *

Facilities
Events
Both

Is this application related to community service hours you are required to complete? *

Yes
No

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Getting to Know You

Please list any relevant experiences you have that you feel would benefit any of the above programs or events. *

Why are you interested in volunteering at Rod's House? *

Signature *

Clear Signature

Thank you for completing our volunteer application form. By entering your initials in the box below, you are effectively providing your signature, indicating that all the information on this form is true and accurate, to the best of your knowledge.