Volunteer Application FormHONOURABLE INTENTIONS

Please fill out, sign, date and email to us or post to one of AfA’s offices.

volunteer@artfullyaware.org

Artfully AWARE USA • P.O. Box 281 • Buffalo, New York 14201Artfully AWARE UK • 78 Lupus Street, Flat 4 • London, England SW1V 3EL

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Artfully AWARE Volunteer! The aim of this application is to ensure that you, as a prospective volunteer, have provided us with a clear picture of who you are, what you are passionate about and how you would like to contribute to our mission.

We are looking for self-motivated volunteers who like to seize the initiative by starting projects and continuing them until their conclusion. As an AfA Vo-lunteer, you will have the opportunity to see firsthand the vital role that art plays in the lives of communities that we serve.

We will provide you with a specific set of responsibilities that will help you gain priceless insight into the realtime workings of a young, global NGO.

You will be placed in a role specific to your interests and qualifications. There is no minimum number of hours required; however, you will be expected to provide weekly updates and progress reports.

Internship CreditYour university or college may assign credit for your participation. This is an excellent opportunity to reinforce your academic pursuits and your long-term career goals with active participation in a thriving organisation. Please con-tact us for more details.

Application ChecklistYou must complete and submit all items to be considered.1. Answers to the written application form.2. A brief biography or resume, including your education history and work

experience.3. Two professional references, including their names and contact inform-

ation.

Becoming an AfA Volun-teerPlease fill out by typing directly into this document.

DATE:

NAME OF ARTFULLY AWARE POINT OF CONTACT (IF APPLICABLE):

NAME:

TEL/FAX NUMBERS:

EMAIL:

POSTAL ADDRESS:

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

CredentialsPlease describe briefly what your credentials are and how they will benefit Artfully AWARE. For instance, do you have personal knowledge and/or experi-ence with development work, teaching, creating/implementing programmes, budgeting, managing people or leadership?

ExperienceWhat previous volunteer experiences have you had? Where have you trav-elled internationally? How have these experiences affected you personally and professionally?

MotivationPlease explain why you would like to become an Artfully AWARE Volunteer?

GoalsWhat do you wish to gain from volunteering with AfA, and what goals would you like to achieve?

TrustWhat are your personal strengths and weaknesses? Are you willing to work honestly with others, and should issues arise are you willing to work through them in order to maintain the success of Artfully AWARE?

CommitmentCurrently, AfA Volunteers and Consultants work independently out of their own home, office or school. This means that you will have to set your own schedule and be available for contact by email and phone. Please describe how volunteering will coexist with your current schedule.

Additional InformationWork Experience Please include a brief biography or a resume of yourself, including your edu-cation history and work experience. You may type it directly into this applica-tion or send it as a separate document.

ReferencesPlease provide two professional references, including their names and con-tact information.

Name Position Email & Phone Number

SignatureI wish to be considered for a volunteer position for Artfully AWARE.Upon signing this document you will be considered for a position. If accepted, you will be:• Included in email correspondence concerning AfA work and related

matters• Considered for inclusion on programmes and projects• Receive contact from other AfA consultants, individuals or organisa-

tions associated with AfA←←Signature:Name: _______________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________________

Thank you very much for taking the time to fill out the application.

Sincerely,

Hilary WallisExecutive DirectorArtfully AWARESustainable Empowerment Through The Arts