Volunteer Application

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Thank you for considering a volunteer position with Adoptees Connect Inc for the 2024 season. We’re excited and honored you are interested in helping us expand  our vision of planting more Connect groups for adult adoptees.

Currently we have volunteer opportunities available in the following areas:

  • Become an Adoptees Connect Affiliate & Plant A Small Group
  • Fundraising Coordinator 
  • Grant Writing Specialist
  • Social Media Marketer 
  • Writer/Editor/Publisher
  • Volunteer Group Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Facilitator Support Specialist
  • Add/Start an Affiliate Trans-racial & Transnational Group
  • Add/Start an Affiliate LGBTQ Group
  • Add/Start an Affiliate Adoptees in Recovery Group
  • Add/Start an Affiliate BIPOC Group.

VOLUNTEER PROCESS 

In order to be considered for a volunteer position for Adoptees Connect Inc., the following procedures have been implemented effective January 2024:

Who is a candidate to become an affiliate and small group facilitator for Adoptees Connect?

  • An adult adoptee who has completed the volunteer application process.
  • An adoptee who has a genuine desire to make connections with adult adoptees by creating a safe space for them to gather and offer understanding and encouragement as we navigate our journeys together.
  • An adoptee who can commit to at least one year of volunteering as a small group facilitator. If something changes where this commitment cannot be met, we ask that facilitators agree to give us a 30-day notice.
  • An adoptee who can meet at least once a month in real life for a small group meeting and consider hosting an occasional friends and family event. This is approximately two to four hours/month of commitment.
  • An adoptee who is a good listener and who can communicate well.
  • An adoptee who is comfortable addressing the group and encouraging that we adhere to the small group guidelines.
  • An adoptee who is well-informed and has done a great deal of personal work regarding their own journey. They should be very well-read.
  • An adoptee who has possibly participated in other adoption/adoptee-related support groups.
  • When facilitating the group, an understanding that it’s not about the facilitator, it’s about the participants.
  • An adoptee who can make a commitment to providing each attendee (via pamphlet or folder) a list of recommended resources to assist them along their adoptee journey. This can be in the form of books, blogs, other support groups, online resources, websites, videos, podcasts, etc. This will be critical in between meeting times.
  • An adoptee who is committed to advertising the group and asking for other attendees to assist with volunteer opportunities as the group grows.
  • An adoptee who will contribute by reading our facilitators manual, reading our volunteer emails, providing a monthly volunteer check-in, and offering any additional support to other Adoptees Connect facilitators.
  • An adoptee who is not only interested in facilitating a small group, but also in building relationships with their attendees. We are much more than just a once a month meeting. We’re walking life out together. This is one of the core beliefs of Adoptees Connect Inc.

If you feel you might be a good prospective candidate to plant one of our small groups and become an Adoptees Connect Affiliate, please read further detailed information about our affiliate model here.  Once you have read this information and you wish to proceed please fill out our Adoptees Connect Inc volunteer application below. 

If you are interested in any of our other volunteer positions to assist our organization on a national level, please fill out our Adoptees Connect, Inc volunteer application below. We will be in touch in 7-10 business days. 

Start An Affiliate – Make Payment Below

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Are you adopted?(required)

What volunteer opportunities for Adoptees Connect are you interested in?(required)

Have you had leadership or small group experience in the past?

Can you commit to a year of volunteer services with Adoptees Connect? (changes such as health, living, career changes, emergencies and moves, etc will be considered if you were unable to keep your commitment)(required)

Applicant's Statement - I certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. (required)

Consent & Liability Waver - I recognize there are risks involved in participating in Adoptees Connect Inc. activities, facilitating groups, transport to and from small group meetings, etc. I waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and hold harmless Adoptees Connect, Inc., its volunteers, staff and representatives, from any and all claims for damages of any kind for personal injury to myself or, for any property damage, or any other loss sustained. I further understand that Adoptees Connect Inc. does not provide medical insurance or premises insurance, nor any form of medical care or treatment to its participants and volunteers. I understand that Adoptees Connect Inc. will not be liable for any damages or expenses incurred as a result of injury, illness, loss, or damage to person or property while attending Adoptees Connect Inc. activities and/or providing volunteer services for Adoptees Connect Inc. (required)

Startup and Membership Fees: Starting January 1, 2020 for USA groups planted, the startup fee is $149 USD for one facilitator or $199 USD for two facilitators. Adding a second facilitator after the USA group has already been planted is a $99 USD processing fee. For any international groups (outside the USA), the startup fee is $199 USD for one facilitator or $249 USD for two facilitators. Adding a second facilitator after the international group has already been planted is a $149 USD processing fee. All groups are required to pay a membership fee of $35 USD per group due January 1st every year. This fee is to offset costs such as website maintenance, facilitators manual, groups being listed on our database, administrative tasks, logos, background checks, and any other miscellaneous expenses. For those who can’t pay the startup and yearly membership fee, sponsors will be available on a case by case basis. **If your startup fee is waived (rare situations), you will not receive a welcome box, as this is a significant expense we can't afford unless the startup fee is paid in full. (required)

Thank you for completing the Adoptees Connect Volunteer Application.

Please allow 7-10 business days to receive a response.

We will get back to you as soon as we can.