Merced County Rescue Mission

1921 Canal St., Merced, CA 95348
P.O. Box 3319, Merced, CA 95348
Men's Division 209-722-9269

Women's House 209-722-3821
(click for map)

   
 
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   Whenever the Mission appeals for a special project and that need is met, the remainder of funds goes into our general operating funds to provide programs and services for our homeless men, women and children.

   Your entire contribution is received by the Merced County Rescue Mission.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated. 

 



VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Merced County Rescue Mission / Haven of Hope

 

Please print out and complete this application prior to your interview with our Volunteer Coordinator.
Phone Dean Thiner (Men's Division) or Theresa Crothers (Women's Division) at 209-722-3821 to schedule your interview.

 
 

Division Assigned to:

______Women's  ______Men's  ______
(office use only)

Date_________________________________


Name__________________________________________




Date of Birth___________________________


Address_______________________________________________________________________________________

City_____________________________________________  State____________   Zip________________________

Home Phone_____________________ Work Phone ____________________ Cell Phone______________________

Are you presently employed?    Yes____  No____

If yes, who is your employer? ______________________________________________________________________

What type of work do you do?______________________________________________________________________
 
Education: _____Elementary
 
_____College
 
Major_________________________________
 
  _____High School _____Graduate Major_________________________________

Church Affiliation:

_____________________________________________________________________

Volunteer Information

Availability

______Daytime

S__ M__ T__ W__ T__ F__ S__

Time:_______________________
 
______Evening

S__ M__ T__ W__ T__ F__ S__

Time:_______________________

Frequency

______Weekly

______Monthly

Other____________________________________

Previous volunteer experience?    Yes______    No______

What kind? ____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

 


Is there a specific skill, service or interest area you would like to offer?

______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

Please check the following areas of service for which we can contact you for assistance:
 

Bible Studies
______

Teaching Bible Studies

 
 
______

Leading a Chapel Service


 
______
 
Special Music
 

Child Care Service
______

Child Care

Age Preferences_______________________

 
______

Special Program

 
 
______

Education
Specialty Area_________________________
Clerical
______
 
Answering Phones
 
 
 
______ Folding Letters/
Stuffing Envelopes
 
 
 
______
 
General Office Work
 
 
Food Service
______
 
Preparation/Serving
 
 
 
______
 
Special Events
 
 
Organizing/
Sorting Donations
______
 
General
 
 
 
______
 
Christmas
 
 

Maintenance
______
 

Volunteer Professionals
 

(Carpenters, pest control, etc.)
 
 
______
 
General Work/Clean Up
 
 
Special Services
______
 
Education
 
Learning Center tutor, Life Skill classes, etc.)

Other  (Please specify):

_______________________________________________________________
 




List 3 References:
Name

_________________________________________
 
Phone

_________________________________________
 
_________________________________________
 
_________________________________________
 
_________________________________________
 
_________________________________________
 

Have you ever been a resident of any Merced County Rescue Mission program, or do you know any former or current resident?  Y____    N____
 
If yes, when and whom? _______________________________________________________________
 
Do you have any specific health problems we should know about? __________________________
 

Who should we contact in case of an emergency?
 

Name
 
Relationship
 
Phone
 
___________________________
 
___________________________
 
___________________________
 
___________________________
 

___________________________
 

___________________________
 
Would you like to receive our newsletter mailings?  Yes____    No____
 
Languages (Spanish, ASL, etc.): __________________________________________________
 
Computer Programs/
Languages/Databases/Networking:

__________________________________________________
 
___________________________________________________________________________________






 

 
Other Skills:
 
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________
 
Other:  Interested in organizing a drive, please check here:   ______
 
If you are a Doctor (Medical, Dental, Optical, or Chiropractic) or a Lawyer, and are interested in volunteering in your specialty, please check here:  ______
 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND SIGN BELOW:
 
            I understand that as a volunteer at the Merced County Rescue Mission, I am not paid for my services and I will discharge my volunteer assignment with responsibility.  I will respect any resident's/client's confidential information which I may have access to.  I respect the privacy and anonymity of the residents and clients of the Merced County Rescue Mission.  I agree not to use such information without a prior Release Form signed by the resident.

______________________________________________________
Signature

_____________________________
Date

 

May God bless you as you give so kindly and generously of your time and talents
to help the poor and needy at the Merced County Rescue Mission.





 

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY



 


 


Permission to Perform Background Check

I hereby allow the Merced Country Rescue Mission to perform a check on my background as appropriate for the volunteer positions in which I expressed an interest, including:
 

Criminal Record
Driving Record
Employment History
Personal References
Volunteer Experience

I understand that I do not have to agree to this background check, but that refusal may exclude me from consideration as an Merced County Rescue Mission volunteer.

This information is of a confidential nature, and as such will not be shared with other personnel except for those involved in this specific volunteer position.  All information collected will be kept confidential.

 
_______________________________________________________
Signature
 
____________________________
Date
 
_______________________________________________________
Volunteer Coordinator
 
____________________________
Date
 


Volunteer Opportunities

Your donation today will help insure that the Merced County Rescue Mission
can continue to provide food, shelter and life changing services
to the homeless and hurting in the Merced area.

 

Electronic Funds Transfer 

 

Non-Monetary Donations    Automobile Donations  

 

Will & Estate Planning   Honor & Memorial Giving

 

Merced County Rescue Mission
1921 Canal St., Merced, CA 95348
P.O. Box 3319, Merced, CA 95348
Men's Division 209-722-9269

Women's House 209-722-3821
(click for map)

 

 

 

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