RISE Volunteer Application Form
Please complete this application form if you are interested in becoming a RISE volunteer at the Kansas City Public Library. Thank you for your interest.
Name and Address
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RISE Volunteer Opportunities
1. English for Citizenship Tutor
Volunteers will assist the instructor during weekly English for Citizenship classes. Ideally, volunteers will participate in future sessions as instructor or tutor.
2. Naturalization Interview Mentor
Volunteers will work one-on-one with naturalization applicants to practice the interview and complete the citizenship process.
3. English in Action Conversation Mentor
Volunteers work one-on-one with patrons who want to improve their English. Volunteers will meet for two hours per week with the same patron in order to develop a relationship and practice cultural exchange.
Which of these opportunities are you interested in?
Availability
Please indicate the days and times you are usually available to volunteer.
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Location Preference (RISE):
Central Library
Irene H. Ruiz Biblioteca de las America
Lucile H. Bluford Branch
North-East Branch
Partner Site - Eleos Coffee Shop
Partner Site - Northeast Middle School
Partner Site - Westside CAN Center
Plaza Branch
Southeast Branch
Sugar Creek Branch
Trails West Branch
Waldo Branch
Westport Branch
Skills and Experience
Although NOT required to volunteer, do you have experience in any of the following areas?
Languages Spoken:
Arabic
Burmese
French
Korean
Mandarin
Somali
Spanish
Swahili
Tagalog
Turkish
Vietnamese
Professional Skills/Experience:
Citizenship Prep
Customer service
English Language Learning (ESL, ESOL)
Teaching
Tutoring
List any other skills and experience you would like the RISE team to know about:
Emergency Contact
Please provide the name and phone number of a person we can contact for you in case of an emergency.
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Demographic Information
You may optionally provide the following information. It is used only to help us get a better idea of the demographic make-up of our volunteers.
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Education:
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Associate degree
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How did you hear about the RISE volunteer program?
Volunteer Agreement
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Kansas City Public Library from any and all claims or causes of action that may arise out of my assigned volunteer duties. I waive any right of action I have against the Kansas City Public Library in consideration of my participation as a volunteer for the Library. I further understand and agree that I will receive no compensation for any services performed by me as a volunteer for the Kansas City Public Library.
I also understand that in my capacity as a volunteer, I may come into contact with confidential information. I agree to adhere to the Library’s policy regarding privacy of Library patrons and to protect personal and confidential information to the best of my abilities and not to divulge it during or after my service as a volunteer. I understand that a breach of confidentiality is grounds for dismissal.
I understand and agree that submitting this application form does not automatically register me as a Kansas City Public Library volunteer, and that there may be certain qualifications I must meet, including the acceptance of established volunteer policies and procedures before I may begin volunteering.
By submitting this form, I attest that the information I have provided on the form is true and accurate.
I Agree
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