The Sanneh Foundation Volunteer Application Form

Thank you for your interest in joining The Sanneh Foundation as a volunteer. The Sanneh Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual or affectional orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission or disability.

Once you complete the form, click the submit button at the bottom.

Thank you for applying to volunteer for The Sanneh Foundation!

TSF staff members will receive your application and here are the next steps to get you started:

1. Your application will be processed and a background check will be run.

2. The volunteer coordinator will work with you to determine a volunteer role and schedule that works for you.

3. The volunteer coordinator will schedule an orientation before you start.

4. You can begin volunteering and will receive additional training on site.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: volunteer@thesannehfoundation.org

Application Information

First name:

Last name:

What name would you like us to use?:

What pronoun do you prefer?:

Group name:

Street 1:

Street 2:

City:

State:

* Zip: *

Home phone:

Work phone:

Cell phone:

Email address:

Photo Permission:

Current Employer:

How did you hear about us?::

How did you hear about us?:

Emergency Contact

In the event of an emergency who should we notify?

First name:

Last name:

Home phone:

Cell phone:

Relationship:

Demographic Information

This information is used only to help us get a better idea of the demographic make-up of our volunteers.

Date of birth:

Gender:

Ethnicity:

Community Service

The following information is only required for community service applicants.

Community Service:

Please list: Nature of charge for mandated service. Name of the referring agency and/or school? How many hours are needed and by when?

Volunteer Experience

Please list organizations where you have been a volunteer and describe the type of work you did there.

My Skills

Please check the skills you have and are willing to share through your volunteering at The Sanneh Foundation.

Availability

Please indicate the days and times you are usually available to volunteer.

Areas of Interest

Please check the area(s) of interest that you would like to possibly help TSF with.

Area(s) of Interest:

Community Garden

Events

Food Shelf

Free Summer Camps

Employer Matching Program

Are you aware of a volunteer matching or dollar for doer program at your place of employment?

Employer name:

City:

State:

Please include details on how we can best connect with your employer to maximize your volunteer impact

Volunteer Services Policies and Procedures

Conflict of Interest:

The Sanneh Foundation volunteers are expected to maintain an appropriate professional relationship with the people they serve.

• Personal involvement beyond job responsibility is prohibited.

• Volunteers are discouraged from giving or receiving gifts to or from clients; however, token gifts are allowed.

• Distribution of political or religious materials is prohibited.

Confidentiality:

Sanneh Foundation Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all information related to clients. You may talk with others about your volunteer experience and The Sanneh Foundation, but do not use the client names or give any identifying information about the clients. Failure to maintain confidentiality may result in termination of the volunteer’s relationship with The Sanneh Foundation or other appropriate corrective action per TSF policies. Violations of this policy may also result in personal liability per TSF policies, Federal HIPAA or State of Minnesota Data Privacy laws.

Volunteer Agreement

I agree that the above information provided is accurate as of the completion date. I also understand that I will be asked to pass a criminal background check, sign a code of ethics and standards, civil rights and confidentiality form as well as additional paperwork prior to placement. I understand that acceptance to a TSF volunteer assignment is based on assessment by program staff and the availability of a suitable position for me. I also understand that submitting this application does not obligate me as a volunteer with The Sanneh Foundation. I release The Sanneh Foundation from liability in the event of injury during my volunteer activities.

I Agree