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SJMA Volunteer Application Form

Thank you so much for your interest in becoming part of the Saint James Music Academy! It is only with the incredible support and compassion of our volunteers that we are able to create this space of learning and care.

Contact Information

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Phone*

Email*

Age:*

14 - 17 18+

You can never be too old but you could be too young!

Tell us about yourself, and why Saint James Music Academy?

Saint James Music Academy is a family made up of people who are outgoing, fun, passionate, and committed. Here is your opportunity to tell us a little bit about yourself - your personality, what keeps you up at night,your interests, your strengths and your weaknesses. We look forward to learning about you!

Why do you want to volunteer with SJMA?

What is it about our program that speaks to you, inspires you, or motivates you? Why do you want to spend your afternoons hanging out with noisy kids made even noisier by the instruments that they have in hand?

What is your experience working with school-aged children and youth?

If you've worked with young people in the past, with which age groups, and in what context have you worked? What was your favourite part about doing so and why do you want to keep on doing it?

Do you have any experience playing an instrument? If not, what instrument would you play if there was nothing holding you back?

Volunteering with SJMA, musical ability is optional, but a passion for music and for fostering this same passion in children, not so much. What have you played, what do you play, or what do you dream of playing?

How did you hear about us?*

Whether you've heard about us from a friend, a teacher, another organization, the world wide web, or from some other distant means that we don't even know that we've reached yet, we'd love to know how the word is getting out!

Anything else that you would like to share with us?

Interests and Availability

Our program runs Monday to Thursday, with volunteer positions anywhere from 1:30pm until 6:30pm. We expect our volunteers to be involved at least 1 shift a week for a minimum of 1 hour per shift, during these program hours. Please let us know what your interests and your availability are in the following section and we can work together to figure out a placement that meets both yours and the Academy's needs.

Which volunteer position(s) would you be interested in becoming involved with? (select all that apply)

Nutrition Program Volunteer General Volunteer (daily operations or events) Walking School Bus Volunteer Group Music Class Assistance Music Teaching Assistance (Individual)

What skills and/or experiences do you have that will allow you to be successful in such a position? What do you hope to learn and take away from being involved in such a position?

I am able to commit to a volunteering term of:

1 Semester (September to December OR January to June) 2 Semesters (September to June)

What times are you available to volunteer at the SJMA on Mondays and/or Wednesdays?

What times are you available to volunteer at the SJMA on Mondays and/or Wednesdays?
	Mondays	Wednesdays
1:30-3:30 pm (Nutrition Program and Set up)	What times are you available to volunteer at the SJMA on Mondays and/or Wednesdays?: 1:30-3:30 pm (Nutrition Program and Set up) (Mondays)	1:30-3:30 pm (Nutrition Program and Set up) (Wednesdays)
3:00-5:00pm (Nutrition Program, set up, Walking School Bus, Clean up)	3:00-5:00pm (Nutrition Program, set up, Walking School Bus, Clean up) (Mondays)	3:00-5:00pm (Nutrition Program, set up, Walking School Bus, Clean up) (Wednesdays)
3:50-4:35pm (Music Block A)	3:50-4:35pm (Music Block A) (Mondays)	3:50-4:35pm (Music Block A) (Wednesdays)
4:40-5:25pm (Music Block B)	4:40-5:25pm (Music Block B) (Mondays)	4:40-5:25pm (Music Block B) (Wednesdays)
5:30-6:15 pm (Music Block C)	5:30-6:15 pm (Music Block C) (Mondays)	5:30-6:15 pm (Music Block C) (Wednesdays)

Volunteers are expected to volunteer for a minimum of one hour per week. All volunteer positions, aside from preparation for the nutrition program (as noted) occur between 3pm and 6pm. The availability that you include here are only for initial consideration, a final schedule will be agreed upon once you have been contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator.

What times are you available to volunteer at SJMA on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays?

What times are you available to volunteer at SJMA on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays?
	Tuesdays	Thursdays
1:30-3:30 pm (Nutrition Program and set up)	What times are you available to volunteer at SJMA on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays? : 1:30-3:30 pm (Nutrition Program and set up) (Tuesdays)	1:30-3:30 pm (Nutrition Program and set up) (Thursdays)
3:00-5:00pm (Nutrition Program, Walking School Bus, Set up, Clean up)	3:00-5:00pm (Nutrition Program, Walking School Bus, Set up, Clean up) (Tuesdays)	3:00-5:00pm (Nutrition Program, Walking School Bus, Set up, Clean up) (Thursdays)
3:50-4:35pm (Music Block A)	3:50-4:35pm (Music Block A) (Tuesdays)	3:50-4:35pm (Music Block A) (Thursdays)
4:40-5:25pm (Music Block B)	4:40-5:25pm (Music Block B) (Tuesdays)	4:40-5:25pm (Music Block B) (Thursdays)
5:30-6:15pm (Music Block C)	5:30-6:15pm (Music Block C) (Tuesdays)	5:30-6:15pm (Music Block C) (Thursdays)

Volunteers can volunteer on a variety of day/time combinations and in more than one program, as well, depending on your availability and the time the programs are offered.

References

Please provide us with two references, at least one being a professional reference (ie. supervisor for a previous or current work/volunteer position); the other can be a personal character reference. We would love to hear from someone else about how wonderful you are! References that are acceptable are limited to the following:
• Long-time friend (minimum of 5 years)
• Adult family friend (for minors)
• Teacher (for minors) or Instructor/Professor (for post secondary students)
• Employer minimum 2 years

Reference 1

First Name

Last Name

Relationship with applicant

Phone

Reference 2

First Name

Last Name

Relationship with applicant

Phone