Project Northstar Baltimore Volunteer Application Form










    I am over 18 years old (required)

    BACKGROUND AND INTERESTS


    Why do you want to become a volunteer tutor or mentor? : (required)


    What experience do you have working with young people?: (required)


    What skills, interests or capabilities do you bring to being a volunteer? : (required)


    Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? (Answering "yes" does NOT automatically disqualify you.) If "yes," please describe.: (required)


    Please describe any mental, physical, or other issues that could affect your ability to serve as a volunteer: (required)

    EDUCATION and EMPLOYMENT


    Highest level of education attained: (required)


    Colleges or graduate schools attended (Include degrees obtained, programs, majors and dates attended.): (required)


    Current or most recent employer (If not currently employed, please provide dates of last employment.): (required)


    Current or most recent position or job title: (required)


    Average number of hours worked per week: (required)


    Contact name, phone and email of person to verify employment:

    REFERENCES - Please provide names of 2 personal and 2 professional references. These may include colleagues, teachers, employers, community members, or family members that can confirm your qualifications and interest in serving as tutor/mentor.

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    REFERENCE 2





    REFERENCE 3





    REFERENCE 4





    AUTHORIZATION
    I hereby affirm that the answers above are true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further authorize MPP or its agents to contact the employment and personal references listed above.


    Print Name: (required)


    Date: (required)



    NEXT STEPS

     
    Thank you for completing this application!  The next step will be an appointment with MPP’s volunteer coordinator Richard Norman. He can be reached at 410-685-2525 x1200 and rnorman@mppi.org.  Our address is 3701 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore MD 21224.

     

    At this meeting, to expedite the rest of the application, please bring the following:

    • Driver’s license and proof of auto insurance if applicable
    • Social Security card or birth certificate
    • Government issued Photo ID, if you do not have a driver’s license

     

    Because MPP provides foster care services to children, we must comply with more stringent State of Maryland Regulations than other organizations that may provide only tutoring.  So our volunteers have a few extra steps to complete.  Our volunteer coordinator will walk you through the process – let us know if you have suggestions or need help.

     

    At your meeting, you will receive and/or be provided:

    • Criminal Justice Information Services form to authorize fingerprinting (with an information sheet detailing where you need to go; no cost to you)
    • Consent for Maryland Child Protective Services Background Clearance Request (requires a notarized signature but MPP will provide)
    • Instructions regarding the mentoring activities that start after a successful tutoring relationship
    • Instructions for obtaining verification of Tuberculosis Screening which must be signed by your doctor or medical provider

     

    These extra steps may take a little time and effort, but it is worth it – you will be making a difference in someone’s life!  We look forward to meeting you!