BorderLink's Mexico On-Site Volunteer Application Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for BorderLinks. The following information will help us determine where your skills and interests may best be used within the Casa de la Misericordia's various programs. Applicants should be comfortable working in a politically progressive, ecumenical and interfaith organization.

Please fill this form out carefully and return it to the address below. If you have any questions regarding this information or the next step in your involvement with us, please call 520-628-8263 and ask for the program coordinator.

Name __________________________________________Date _________________

Phone ____________________________Email_______________________________

Address __________________________________________Apt. # _______________

City _________________________ State _____________Zip Code _______________

Occupation____________________________________________________________

Date of Birth (optional)_____________________ Gender (optional) ____________

Nationality _____________________________________________________________

Requested dates of service:

From (mo/day/year) ____________to ___________________

Are these dates flexible? Yes ___ No ___

Please indicate your interest in the following areas:

____ Building and construction

____ Bicycle repair

____ Teaching English as a Second Language

____ Teaching sewing

____ Gardening

____ Kitchen help for lunch program

____ Music or art lessons

____ Translation and interpretation

____ An area not listed (Describe below)

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(What previous international or intercultural experiences have you had? (Use additional space if necessary.)

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Describe any special skills or background you bring to this volunteer position:

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Please indicate your ability to communicate in Spanish using the following criteria:

1 - fully bilingual 2 - highly functional 3 - able to manage basic tasks 4 - minimal/none

Speaking: _______________________________________________________

Reading: _________________________________________________________

Writing: _________________________________________________________

Why do you want to volunteer at La Casa de la Misericordia?

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Return form to:
Office Coordinator BorderLinks
620 S. 6th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
Email: Program@borderlinks.org.

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