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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good

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Partners in Doing the Most Good

The Salvation Army has changed lives and given hope to countless people throughout the nation. But it never does it alone.

Download the Volunteer Handbook

It’s people just like you who make our programs possible by choosing to give your time. Volunteer opportunities vary depending by Salvation Army location, but all of our locations need volunteers throughout the year.

When you join our team of volunteers, you’re helping us build communities where lives are changed and hope is found. Volunteers are one of our strongest resources in meeting the needs of a community.

 

Help In Your Community This Holiday Season

Bell Ringing -
Register to Ring

Register to Ring

Sign up as an individual or group!

Thanksgiving Community
Meal Sign Ups

Center of Help Shelter

Thanksgiving Meal

Sarasota Corps

Sunday before Thanksgiving

Venice Corps

Thanksgiving Day

Angel Tree

Warehouse Days
(receiving, bagging, labeling, checking)

Sarasota Corps

Venice Corps

Distribution Days
(the days when families are scheduled to pick up)

Venice Corps: 12/16

Sarasota Corps: 12/17 & 12/18

Help In Your Community All Year Long

 

Please fill out the application form below to apply to volunteer with The Salvation Army of Sarasota County.

 
 
Seasonal?
 
 
 
 
Please Check One:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* Please include all information requested. Answer questions to the best of your ability. All information will be treated confidentially.
Volunteer Location:
 
 
(Check all that Apply)
 
 
 
 
 
MM/DD/YYYY
We'll use this to contact you about your application.
(if applicable)
Emergency Contact Information:
(if applicant is a minor, please list your legal parent/guardian)
PLEASE NOTE THE DAYS AND TIME-FRAMES YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEER
Sunday
 
 
 
Monday
 
 
 
Tuesday
 
 
 
Wednesday
 
 
 
Thursday
 
 
 
Friday
 
 
 
Saturday
 
 
 
TYPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK:
Do you have any commitments to another company that might affect your volunteer work with us, including confidentiality, non-disclosure, or non-competition agreements?
 
 
 
 
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
GENERAL INFORMATION:
To help ensure you have the best possible volunteer experience, please answer the following questions.
Your answers to these questions will not necessarily disqualify you from volunteering.
Are you at least 18 years of age?
 
 
 
 
Can you lift 10 pounds or more?
 
 
 
 
Do you have reliable transportation?
 
 
 
 
Are you fluent in any language other than English?
 
 
 
 
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
 
 
 
 
Within the last two years, have you been convicted of a misdemeanor that resulted in imprisonment?
 
 
 
 
Have you previously applied to volunteer or for employment at The Salvation Army?
 
 
 
 
Have you previously been employed by The Salvation Army?
 
 
 
 
Do you have any family that is currently employed with The Salvation Army?
 
 
 
 
Have you previously participated in a residential program at The Center of Hope in Sarasota?
 
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE: This form is designed for Applicants that will be volunteering for various positions throughout The Salvation Army of Sarasota County.
 
If you are to be seriously considered for a volunteer position with The Salvation Army, you may be asked for your authorization to run a background check and/or credit check. (Note: checking “Yes” does not constitute authorization to run a background investigation; it only says that you would be willing to sign such authorization forms. There will be a $20.00 fee to run the background check if you are needing to complete court ordered community service hours. If you are volunteering with a group for a one-time project or for a project related to the holiday season, a background check will not be required.)
If required for your volunteer position, would you be willing to authorize a background check?
 
 
 
 
If required for your volunteer position, would you be willing to authorize a credit check?
 
 
 
 
“As a volunteer, I agree to perform all assignments with the highest level of professionalism, ethical conduct, and confidentiality. I understand that I will not be compensated for services performed as a volunteer. I understand I cannot begin volunteering until all background checks are approved by The Salvation Army. If my volunteer position involves working directly with children or vulnerable adults, I will also be required to participate in ‘Safe from Harm’ training prior to beginning my volunteer duties.
 
I understand people seek help from The Salvation Army when they have special needs which may range from fairly simple to painfully difficult. I further understand this commitment to confidentiality is essential for the delivery of services to be effective and there must be trust that the program unit will hold the information confidential. I understand that anyone or anything I see or hear while volunteering at The Salvation Army is confidential and should not be disclosed outside of The Salvation Army, except when required by law.
 
I recognize and understand that my time with The Salvation Army may, in some situations, involve inherently dangerous activities. I hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in these activities and release The Salvation Army from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the activities of my volunteer service with The Salvation Army.
 
I grant and convey unto The Salvation Army all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by The Salvation Army during my volunteer service for The Salvation Army, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.
 
I certify that the information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in the application and understand that any false or misleading statements or material omissions are cause for denial of volunteer opportunities. I further certify that I recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that I will do nothing to undermine its religious mission.”
Type Name
MM/DD/YYYY
Type Name
(Used to check the Territorial Registry)
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at The Salvation Army Sarasota County. We will review your application and reach out to you to share next steps. If accepted, you will be asked for ID verification, in-person signature and completion of a background check and Safe From Harm training before you may begin volunteering.
 
Lindsey Schroeder, Volunteer Manager, P.O. Box 2792, Sarasota, FL 34230
Questions? Call 941-552-5175