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Volunteer with Open Chair Learning

A little time. A lasting difference.

Pull up a chair.
Make room for more.

Share your time, skills, and care with Open Chair Learning.
Tell us a little about yourself. We’ll find where you fit, together.

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Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Let’s start with you.

The basics, so we can get in touch.

Full name *

Email address *

Phone number *

City or town *

Are you 18 or older? *

YesNo

A parent or guardian’s support

If you’re under 18, ask your parent or guardian to complete this part with you.

Parent or guardian name *

Parent or guardian email *

I am this applicant’s parent or legal guardian, and I consent to this volunteer application.

Find your kind of contribution.

Choose what interests you. You don’t need to have it all figured out.

Which areas interest you? *

Behind the scenesEvent supportWorking directly with childrenNot sure yet

Which skills could you share? Optional

PhotographySocial mediaGraphic designFundraisingTeachingTherapy backgroundEvent planningOther

When are you usually available? *

Weekday morningsWeekday eveningsWeekends

About how many hours a month? *

Your experience matters.

A few sentences are plenty. There’s room for different backgrounds here.

Any experience you’d like to share? *Tell us about experience with children, including children with disabilities or other support needs. If you’re new to this, tell us what you’d like to learn.

Relevant certifications or licenses Optional

For example: teaching, CPR/First Aid, RBT, OT, SLP, PT, or another qualification.

Why do you want to volunteer with Open Chair Learning? *

What does inclusion mean to you? *

A few final details.

Thanks for making time to make a difference.

Two references

For event support and roles working directly with children, please provide two people who are not family members.

Reference 1

Full name *

Relationship to you *

Email address *

Phone number *

Reference 2

Full name *

Relationship to you *

Email address *

Phone number *

Screening for child-facing roles

This section applies to working directly with children. Staff will follow up with you about the screening process.

Do you agree to a criminal background check, a Virginia CPS Central Registry search, and a sex offender registry search? *

YesNo

Have you ever been convicted of a crime, or been the subject of a founded child abuse or neglect finding? *

YesNo

A “yes” does not automatically disqualify you. We’ll follow up privately. Please do not enter details about a finding in this form.

Emergency contact

Full name *

Relationship to you *

Phone number *

Your application is stored in Open Chair Learning’s private Google Sheet and a private website backup for staff review.

Website

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There’s a chair for you.

Thank you, . Your volunteer application has been received. Our team will review it and get in touch.

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Email: info@openchairlearning.org
Location: Loudoun County, Virginia

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