New Mentor Application: Reel Grrls Fall 2009 Programs

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Reel Grrls fall 2009 programs! To ensure the safety and quality of our programs, all prospective volunteers must complete this application prior to volunteering with Reel Grrls. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with the following information:

Reel Grrls seeks volunteers to fill the following roles:

Technical Mentors: Our tech mentors are experienced filmmakers and familiar with at least two of the following skills: camera, lighting, audio, or editing.

Youth Development Mentors: These mentors help to create an open and safe environment for girls in the program by leading group building activities, being active listeners, and providing girls with emotional support during the program.

Curriculum Mentors: Volunteers who have a background in film history, media literacy, or other related fields help the organization create and implement cutting edge curriculum.

Workshop Leaders: Professionals with specialized know-how in the film industry (examples include: animation, script writing, super 8 film) are invited to lead one-time or short-term workshops.

Outreach volunteers: Communicating to the community about Reel Grrls is vital to our success. These volunteers make classroom presentations, phone calls to prospective girls, and other outreach tasks.

Program Administration volunteers: Managing databases, food donations, festival submissions, and coordination of volunteers are all behind-the-scenes tasks which these volunteers perform.

Paperwork	Who must complete
Volunteer Application Form (online, below)	All volunteers
Resume (upload, below)	All volunteers
Child Abuse Prevention Statement (Click to download, print, read, sign, and return via mail to 1409 21st Ave, Seattle WA 98122)	Volunteers working with youth
WA State Patrol Criminal History Form (Click to download and print; complete sections A, B and C, and return via mail to 1409 21st Ave, Seattle WA 98122)	Volunteers who will potentially be unsupervised with youth
Volunteer Reference Form (Send this link to both of your references listed below)	New applicants only
Placement Interview with Program Director	As requested by Program Director

Biographical Information

Full Name: *

Nickname:

Address: *

City: *

State: *

Zip: *

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Email Address: *

Emergency Contact Info

Emergency Contact Name: *

Emergency Contact Relationship:

Emergency Contact Phone: *

Professional Information and Qualifications

Profession/Job Title: *

Employer: *

Describe your profession/education/activities: *

What do you consider to be your most notable accomplishment to date?: *

References

Please give one professional (paid and/or volunteer) and one personal (non-relative) reference from folks that have known you at least one year.

Professional Reference

Professional Reference Name: *

Professional Reference Agency/Postition: *

Professional Reference Address: *

Professional Reference City, State, Zip: *

Professional Reference Phone: *

Professional Reference Email:

Personal Reference

Personal Reference Name: *

Personal Reference Agency/Postition: *

Personal Reference Address: *

Personal Reference City, State, Zip: *

Personal Reference Phone: *

Personal Reference Email:

Qualifications

You needn’t have all of the qualifications below in order to contribute to the Reel Grrls community, but please do let us know about your experience in the following areas:

Technical filmmaking skills, such as editing, videography, photography, etc.: *

Good communication skills: *

Ability to work in a team setting: *

Ability and enthusiasm for working with and empowering youth: *

Other relevant skills and experiences: *

Resume:

Please upload your current resume.

Program Selection

Please indicate which fall program(s) you are interested in participating in: *

Lights, Camera, Reel Grrls! Oct. 27th-Dec. 15th, 2009, Tuesdays 4-6:30pm and monthly Saturdays 10am-4pm 10/24, 11/14, 12/5. Friends & Family orientation 6pm Oct. 20th

Thesis Program: Weds. 4-6:30pm Oct 21-Dec. 16th; Monthly meetings Jan-Apr 2010

Animation Workshop: Sat. Nov. 21 10am-4pm

You may select one or more fall programs.

Are you available to attend all program dates for the program(s) you selected?: *

Yes

Please describe any scheduling conflicts:

Roles and Scheduling

Which role or roles are you hoping to perform? (see volunteer roles, above): *

Have you participated in past Reel Grrls events?: *

How did you hear about Reel Grrls?: *

Disclosure of Criminal Background (you must answer yes or no)

Reel Grrls performs a criminal background check on all volunteers who will have direct contact with participants. You are entitled to a copy of the Washington State Patrol response within 10 days after receipt.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? If yes, explain.: *

Has a finding been made against you in any civil adjudicative proceeding? If yes, explain.: *

Has both a conviction and a finding ever been made against you? If yes, explain.: *

Bio Builder: *

Electronic Signature: *

By checking this box I verify that the above information is true. I also agree to abide by all Reel Grrls policies and instructions while volunteering in the program.

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