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We'd like to hear your thoughts on Participation and volunteering at firstu

All of these fields are optional - please feel free to share only what you are comfortable with. Note that if you share your email address or phone number, we would only use this information to follow up with you about opportunities if you have provided your consent to do so.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone Number *

What is your age? *

Under 18 18-25 25-39 40-65 65-80 Over 80

What year did you start attending FirstU? *

In what "non-volunteering" ways do you participate in congregational life at FirstU *

Attending Sunday services Social Events (EG: yUUth Group, Men's Breakfast, Hospitality Hour, Church BBQ, UU Pride, etc) Games (EG: Trivia Night, Bridge, Under 45s Game Night) RE and Lifespan Learning Activities (EG: Meditation Group, Map Making, No More Kiriarchy, Coming Of Age, OWL) Personal Growth and Discussion Groups (EG: Reading for Growth, Spirituality and Philosophy, Braiding Sweetgrass, Weekly Discussion Group, etc) Arts and Crafting Activities and Events (EG: Poetry Group, Choir Concerts, Knitting Group, etc) Donating items to, and/or shopping at, fundraising events (EG: Fall Fair, Spring for Something Special, GoGos Plant Sale, Fair Trade Goods, etc) Attending external events with FirstU (EG: Climate Strike, Pride Parade, Extension Cord Protest, Solidarity Walk, etc) Other

If you chose "Other" please expand *

In what ways, if any, do you currently volunteer at FirstU? *

Planning, presenting, and/or assisting with Sunday Services Assisting with after-Service Hospitality and Fellowship Hour Singing in one or more choir(s) Serving on the Board, and/or on a team, committee, or task force Volunteering at events (EG: taking a shift at Fall Fair, being a server at a Harmony Concert, etc) Volunteering in the office Running or assisting with social or spiritual events (EG: book clubs, meditation group, games nights, writing group, Adult RE events, etc) Maintaining the campus (EG: Friends of the Meditation Garden, Annual play area clean-up) Helping with the Ajashki Project Other

If you chose "Other" please expand *

Why do you volunteer? *

Do you have any barriers to volunteering or participating in congregational life, more than you currently do? *

Lack of childcare Lack of transportation Paid work is too demanding of my time Paid work doesn't provide a consistent schedule School work is too demanding of my time Chronic illness, mobility issues, or other health stuff doesn't allow me to volunteer, or participate in events, on a consistent basis Family commitments (childcare, elder care) take most of my spare time My volunteer hours are split between FirstU and other volunteer commitments Activities and events I'd like to take part in are scheduled during my work/school hours I just found out about an activity/group I'd like to be part of, and don't know how to get involved Other

If you chose "other" please expand *

If the right job can be found, I am willing to contribute: *

A few hours on short notice for a specific task A few more hours per week A few more hours per month A few more hours seasonally (3-4 months) A few more hours per year I am now at capacity for volunteer work

What special skills, if any, are you willing to contribute at this time? *

Office Computer Skills (familiarity with google suite, MS office suite, etc) Phone Fearlessness Zoom Hosting Good with fine details Have recently passed a police record check for working with vulnerable populations Can comfortably lift and carry 20 lbs from one room to another Extrovert - Great at chatting up strangers and friends alike Lateral Thinking - I come up with unexpected solutions and draw connections that others might miss Meal Planning and Large Batch Cooking Event planning, including execution Self-starter - I can, and prefer to, volunteer from my home Social - I can, and prefer to, help on site, at the Church Other

If you chose "Other" please expand *

Is there anything else you'd like to share? *

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We acknowledge that our campus is located on traditional, unsurrendered
and unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg Territory; and that the work
of reconciliation is a responsibility of our congregation, and of all Canadians.
Our goal is to educate ourselves and all who have ears to hear,
to be of service to those who are at risk, and to advocate for justice.

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