Volunteer Opportunities


Each year, we rely on enthusiastic volunteers to support the operations and fundraising of VOICES UNITED, enabling VOICES UNITED to have a significant impact in the Silicon Valley.
We have volunteer opportunities of all shapes and sizes, from one-time jobs, to four-month event planning committees to task forces that support the foundation year-round.


Whatever your availability or skills we have a job for your talent!
•    Outreach Event Volunteer for health fairs and local festivals
•    Graphic Design (by project)
•    Speakers Bureau
•    Contribute articles for agency Newspaper New Times for Healthy Lifestyle Choices
•    Event Volunteer
•    Operations Support
•    Communications Support
•    Volunteer Coordination Support
•    Television production for Perspectives on Healthy Living
•    Mailing and Newspaper Delivery
•    Volunteer Committee Member
•    Joining a Community Coalition
•    Working with youth through Friday Night Live
•    Board Member
For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact VOICES UNITED at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (408) 292-7292. Come join our fantastic team of volunteers!

 

Volunteer Application Form

Download and print the Volunteer Application


Please print the page, fill in the blanks, and then return it to:
VOICES UNITED: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
1415 Koll Circle, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95112. Call (408) 292-7292 if you have questions.



Name:

 

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Address:

 

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Home Phone:

 

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Cell Phone/Pager:

 

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Work Phone:

 

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Fax:

 

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Email:

 

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Emergency Contact Name:

 

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Relationship:

 

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Best time to reach you?


Morning _____ Afternoon _____ Evening _____

Which is the best way to reach you?


Home Phone _____ Cell/Pager _____ Work _____ Email _____

Do you have reliable transportation?

Yes/No______ Insurance_____

Experience/Interest:

 Web Design  Translation  Research

 Admin./Data Entry  Youth Programming/Events  Facebook/Myspace/Twitter

 Volunteer Management  Drug/Alcohol/Recovery Experience  Fundraising

 Event Planning  Public Speaking  Community Events

Writer/Newsletter/Newspaper Experience  Other_______________

When are you available to volunteer?


Mondays _____ Day____________ Evening __________
Tuesdays _____ Day____________ Evening __________
Wednesdays _____ Day____________ Evening __________
Thursdays _____ Day____________ Evening __________
Friday _____ Day____________ Evening __________
Saturday _____ Day____________ Evening __________

Are you a student?

Where________________________________________________

Are you employed?

Where________________________________________________

Are you volunteering with a group?

If yes, please indicate the group's name.___________________

How did you hear about VOICES UNITED?

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Please provide two references (no relatives) whom we may contact by phone.


1)____________________________________________________________

2)____________________________________________________________



INSTRUCTIONS:

If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must also sign a waiver on your behalf. If you are under 16 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver AND accompany you, unless you are with an organized, chaperoned group which has Voices United permission to participate. If you are under age 18, you must turn in a hard copy of this waiver.

Name:__________________________________________________Date:____________________

Name of Volunteer_______________________________________Date:____________________

I hereby release VOICES UNITED, its agents and representatives from any liability and responsibility that may arise in connection with my volunteer duties. I also hereby consent for VOICES UNITED to use my name, likeness or program participation for public relations purposes; I understand that I will not receive compensation for any such use.

If driving is involved in my volunteer duties, I hereby acknowledge that I have a current driver's license and automobile liability insurance.

Signing the above serves as notice that the information provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Any intentional false or misleading information provided may be grounds for dismissal from the VOICES UNITED volunteer program.

I also agree to the following requirements:
• To perform my volunteer duties to the best of my ability;
• To adhere to VOICES UNITED rules and procedures, including record keeping requirements and the confidentiality of agency and client information;
• To meet time and duty commitment, or to provide adequate notice so that alternate arrangements can be made;
• To at all times act as a member of the team responsible for accomplishing the mission of VOICES UNITED.

By signing the above, I certify that I have read this release and consent to my/my child's participation as a volunteer for VOICES UNITED and its programs.