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Volunteer application

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1

Are you 18 years or older?

Our street service is 18+. We have other ways to help if you're younger.

2

Contact details

Your name and how to reach you.

3

Emergency contact

Who should we call if something happens during a shift.

4

Medical or health conditions

Anything we should know about for your safety, including allergies.

5

Why volunteer with TBU?

Tell us a bit about your motivation for volunteering, and why with us.

6

Volunteer program

Which days and shifts work for you.

We ask for fortnightly minimum so volunteers get into a rhythm and clients see familiar faces.

Time Caring is part of the meal service shift, so pick both together if that interests you.

7

Skills & interests

From time to time we draw on volunteers for special projects. Tick anything you'd be willing to share.

Trades & operations
Creative & comms
Office & fundraising
8

Qualifications

Upload what you have now. You can add the rest later from your portal.

Working With Children Check
Food Safety Certificate
PDF or image, max 25 MB
First Aid certificate
PDF or image, max 25 MB
Driver's / vehicle licence
PDF or image, max 25 MB

Don't have a Food Safety Certificate? Complete the free module at dofoodsafely.health.vic.gov.au.

9

Licences

Anything that might be useful when we move food and gear around.

10

Consent form

Download, sign (print or digital), then upload the signed copy.

TBU volunteer consent form
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Signed consent form
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