HOST FAMILY – Volunteer Application Steps
Each of the ADULTS/main applicants (Host Family) must complete:
- Application
- Personal Assessment
- Live Scan
- Background Check
- Trainings
Each FAMILY (one household) must complete:
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Statement of Faith
- References
- Home Assessment
- Final Interview
Please complete the following steps by clicking on the links below.
PART ONE
APPLICANTS/HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
Please note the additional general household information needed is included in Applicant 1 only.
- Applicant 1 – Main Application Click HERE
- Applicant 2 – Main Application Click HERE
OTHER ADULTS LIVING IN THE HOME
Other adults over 18 living in your home must complete an application and will also be sent an email for a Background Check.
- Other Adult – Main Application Click HERE
PERSONAL ASSESSMENT
- Applicant 1 – Personal Assessment Click HERE
- Applicant 2 – Personal Assessment Click HERE
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
- One per household Click HERE
STATEMENT OF FAITH
- One per household Click HERE
PART TWO
BACKGROUND CHECKS
You will receive an email invitation from Sterling Volunteers to complete a Background Check. There is a fee per applicant averaging $50.
LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING
You will receive an email with instructions for completing a Live Scan Fingerprinting. There is a fee per applicant.
REFERENCES
There are three required references per household. Please send the following link to each of your three references. Click HERE
- Reference 1 Friend/Colleague
- Reference 2 Friend/Colleague
- Reference 3 Pastor or Elder
CHILD ABUSE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING
Each adult living in a Safe Refuge Host Family home must complete Mandated Reporter Training.
If you have completed this training through a different organization in the past 2 years, please click HERE.
If you have not completed this training or your certificate is more than 2 years old, please use THIS LINK to complete a FREE Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training. Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the option that says “VOLUNTEERS”.
After completing the training, upload your certificate HERE.
PART THREE
SAFE REFUGE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Host Families are required to complete Safe Refuge Volunteer Training. We will email you with instructions.
HOME ASSESSMENT
When Part One of the application process is completed, we will contact you to schedule a Home Assessment and Interview.
FINAL INTERVIEW
The final step for becoming a Safe Refuge volunteer. This is a brief ZOOM interview, a time to ask questions and go over next steps.
