Connect Across the Curriculum, continued
Media/Writing: Apply for Volunteer Work
CAREER STUDY

CAREER STUDY

Academic Vocabulary

  • • apply (u-plī) verb To apply is to ask or make a request for something.

Imagine that you want to apply for a volunteer job. How do you decide if the job is right for you?

  • 1 Read the Application What information do you get from the application? What information do you have to give?

  • 2 Make Your Decision Use these questions to decide if the job is right for you:

    • • Can you easily get to the location?

    • • Are you old enough to volunteer? Will your parents/guardian approve?

    • • Do the volunteer jobs seem interesting to you?

    • • Are you available at the necessary times?

  • If you answered “no” to any of them, the job is probably not right for you. If you answered “yes” to all of them, then you should apply for the job.

  • 3 Complete the Application Fill out every part of the application. Do not leave anything blank. If you do not understand something, ask for help.

  • 4 Return the Application Return the completed application to the volunteer organization. Check to see if you can mail it or if you need to drop it off in person. Then sit back and wait to see if you get the job!

Perfect Paws Animal Shelter

1521 Oak St.

Long Beach, CA 90815

Illustration of a volunteer application form for Pet Paws Animal Shelter

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

We are in need of volunteers to help out with shelter functions. All volunteer applicants must be at least 12 years of age.

Personal Information

Name:_______Phone Number:_______
Address:_______E-mail Address:_______
Age:_______

Education

Name of School:_______Grade:_______

Animal Experience (pets, other volunteer work, etc.)

__________________________________________________

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Areas of Interest (check the volunteer jobs that interest you)

____ dog walking____ dog training____ cat socializing
____ grooming____ cleaning____ special events

Volunteer Times (check the times at which you are available)

____ M-W-F 4:00–6:00 P.M.

____ T-TH 4:00–6:00 P.M.

____ SAT 9:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.

Explain why you are interested in volunteering at the shelter.

__________________________________________________

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Thank you for your interest!