As we are not yet sufficiently advanced as to be able to do this online, you must print the various components of the application form spearately. Sorry. Please follow the directions below in filling out the form. Links to the form's components are at the bottom of the page. Remember to print three copies of the reference form, since three references are necessary.
1. Application Form: Please fill in all areas. You may add comments or elaborate upon any questions to give us a better understanding of your situation. Use another page if necessary.
2. Autobiographical Essay Form: While this need not be lengthy or literary, it is an important part of your application process, since it helps us to get to know you. In the event that a personal interview is not possible, this is a way to help us determine which LSAV site would be best suited for you. Please include a family profile as well as your recent life experiences.
3. Reference Forms: Before placement is considered, we require three letters of reference from the following settings: home, social and career/school. Please choose a reference from each of the following categories:
1) home -- someone with whom you live (family, roommate, neighbor, etc.)
2) social -- someone who knows you well and your reasons for wanting
to volunteer (spiritual advisor, friend, teacher, etc)
3) career/school -- (teacher, work supervisor etc).
All three categories must be represented. Please provide each reference with the enclosed form and urge that they respond promptly, as this is the most common delay in completing the application process. The three refernces are required prior to formal consideration being given.
4. Medical Certification
Form: To be filled out and signed by your physician.
These components may be submitted all at once, or individually as they
are completed. The LSAV Coordinator will contact you when the application
(or beginning of one) are received, and explain how the rest of the process
will proceed.
INTERVIEWS
Once we have received your Application form, Essay and three References, whenever possible a personal interview with the Coordinator of the LSAV will be arranged.
All Long Term Volunteers are urged to visit the potential volunteer site to get a feel for the type of experience that he or she will be entering. At times a formal pre-visit is required. (Rev. 12-97)
Application Components: