HOST FAMILY – Volunteer Application Steps

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

BACKGROUND CHECKS

You will receive an email invitation from Sterling Volunteers to complete a Background Check. There is a fee per applicant averaging $50.

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

• One per household Click HERE

STATEMENT OF FAITH

• One per household Click HERE

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

PART TWO

SAFE REFUGE VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Host Families are required to complete Safe Refuge Volunteer Training. We will notify you of the next available training dates.

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.