Project Avary Volunteer & Mentor Application
Thank you for your interest in Project Avary, a program dedicated to supporting children and youth impacted by parental incarceration, including immigration detainment and deportation. Our community thrives through the dedication of our mentors and volunteers.
Whether you are looking to mentor youth directly, support our outdoor programming, faciliate online support groups, or assist with local events and community initiatives, we are excited to learn more about you!
Please review the details below before applying:
Prerequisites & Fit:
While
not required
, some of our specialized leadership and mentoring roles prioritize applicants who have direct, personal experience with the incarceration of a significant family member or friend. Additionally, certain mentoring paths involve participating in an unpaid introductory session so you can get acquainted with our program norms and ensure that it is a mutual fit.
Next Steps:
Submitting this application registers your interest with our team. We review submissions on an ongoing basis and will reach out when a position or volunteer opportunity matching your interests and availability opens up.
Youth Applicants:
If you are 17 years old or younger, please complete our
Youth Enrollment Form
instead.
If you have questions, please email our Program Director, Claudia Muñoz: claudia@projectavary.org.
Applicant info
First name
Last Name
Pronouns
Email
Phone
City
State
Time Zone
Please select...
Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time Honolulu (GMT-10)
Alaska Standard Time Anchorage (GMT-9)
Pacific Standard Time Los Angeles (GMT-8)
Arizona
Mountain Standard Time Denver (GMT-7)
Central Standard Time Chicago (GMT-6)
Eastern Standard Time Washington, DC (GMT-5)
Other
Other: Time Zone
Opportunity Preference
Which role(s) are you interested in applying for? (Select all that apply)
Online Group Mentor (Remote, 1-hour weekly evening sessions)
Outdoor Group Mentor (In-person, Bay Area retreat/camp model)
One-on-One Mentor (Direct youth pairing)
General/Event Volunteer (Bay Area events, donation drives, camp cleanup, fundraising, etc.)
Group/Organization Details (optional -
for group volunteers
)
If volunteering as a group, what best describes your group? (ie: Corporate Team, School, Religious)
Organization Name (if applicable)
Your Title/Position (if applicable)
Group Size
Please select...
1
2-5
5-10
10+
Is your group able to make a financial contribution along with volunteer service?
Please select...
Yes
No
Maybe
Prefer not to say
Experience & Qualifications
Have you or a significant family member/friend been impacted by incarceration? (i
ncluding immigration detainment or deportation
)
Please select...
Yes
No
Briefly share how you were impacted:
Do you have experience working with children?
Please select...
Yes
No
Please state the number of years and briefly describe your experience:
Why are you interested in working (or volunteering) with Project Avary?
What makes you a strong candidate for a mentorship or volunteer role with Project Avary?
Languages spoken:
Upload Resume (optional)
Availability
Online Sessions (select all that apply):
Weekdays
Weeknights
Weekends
None of the above
Outdoor Events (select all that apply):
Weekdays
Weeknights
Weekends
None of the above
Specific Dates or Flexible Timing Notes:
How did you hear about Project Avary?
Project Avary Participant or Staff
Social Media
Relative/Friend
Google Search
Project Avary Event
Other
Other
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Project Avary Website