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BURPEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
VOLUNTEER AND INTERN APPLICATION

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Burpee Museum, Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
737 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103

The following information will help the museum evaluate prospective volunteers and interns and match them with meaningful positions.
All information provided is confidential. 
Placement will will made after interviews with the Volunteer Coordinator and a prospective supervisor have been conducted.
* Answers to asterisked questions are not required; your answers help us determine the diversity of our staff. 

Date of Application:
Name:
Address:                                                              City:                                    State:                       Zip:
Home Phone:                         Business Phone:                               Email:
*Date of Birth:                                      *Sex:  __ Male   __Female              *Social Security Number
*Ethnic Origin: 
__African-American     __Asian     __Caucasian     __Latino     __Multi-ethnic       Other:
Foreign Language or Hobbies:

Are you a member of the Burpee?   How did you hear about our volunteer program?

Emergency Contact Name:                                                                           Relationship:
Home Phone:                        Business Phone:      
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?              If yes, please indicate the nature of the crime, and time served:

Please list any medical restrictions, allergies, or requirements that may effect your volunteer / intern work.

 

EDUCATIONAL DATA Name and Location of Institution Major or Field of Study
High School    
College or University    
Graduate School    
Trade School or Special Training    

 

Current Employer's Name:
Position/Title:                                                                                                    Start Date:
Supervisor's Name and Title:
Phone Number:                                                 Address:                                              

 

Reference Name

Phone Number Relationship
     
     

 

Interests:

Areas of Interest:  __Anthropology   __Botany   __Geology   __Zoology   __Paleontology   __Education   __Events   __Exhibits      __Office Work    __Visitor Services    __Grounds
Hours available for volunteering / interning:

____Monday   ____Tuesday   ____Wednesday   ____Thursday   ____Friday   ____Saturday   ____Sunday


Please indicate the statements that best describe how you feel about your donated time:
  1. ____ I would like to volunteer or intern on a regular basis at least 2 - 4 hours a week.
  2. ____ I would like to volunteer once a month for 2 -6 hours at a time.
  3. ____ I would like to volunteer for special events or special projects only.
  4. ____ I would like to be on the volunteer mailing list and be  made aware of individual opportunities to donate my time.
  5. ____ None of these remarks describe my situation.  Please explain:

Please give a brief statement regarding your objectives in seeking a Volunteer or Intern position at the Burpee Museum:

 

Signature _____________________________________________________________________   Date __________________________

 For Office Use Only |       Interviewed by:                                                                                        Date:
Date to Start:                       Department:                                                                                            Supervisor:
Requirements:
Follow-up Comments:

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