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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
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First
Last
Email
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Phone Number
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What is your age?
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Under 18
18-25
25-39
40-65
65-80
Over 80
What year did you start attending FirstU?
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In what "non-volunteering" ways do you participate in congregational life at FirstU
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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
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In what ways, if any, do you currently volunteer at FirstU?
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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
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Why do you volunteer?
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Do you have any barriers to volunteering or participating in congregational life, more than you currently do?
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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
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If the right job can be found, I am willing to contribute:
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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?
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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
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Is there anything else you'd like to share?
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What's Happening
Cleary Detour
calendar
FirstU News
Congregational Focus
Renewal
Affordable Housing
About Us
Our Ministry Team
About Unitarian Universalism
Our Campus
>
Green Sanctuary Accreditation
Member Information
>
Steps to Membership
Our Covenant
Members' Page
Campus Planning Member Page
Governance
Death Notices and Memorial Details for Members
Worship
Sunday Service FAQ
Past Sermons
Religious Exploration for Children and Youth
Connect With Us
Adult Learning and Growth
>
Adult Learning Interest Survey
Cultivating Compassionate Community
>
UU Pride
Embracing Diversity
Social Justice
>
FirstU Food Sharing Centre
AJASHKI Garden Project
Climate Action
Music
Volunteer with us
>
volunteer task submission form
Volunteer/Leader Resources
Fundraising
>
Fall Fair
>
Fall Fair Survey
Getting Connected Guide
Lectures and Presentations
>
EARTH SPEAKS FORUMS
HOLTOM LECTURES
eUU Weekly Newsletter
Parkway Spire Quarterly Magazine
Archives
Make a Donation
Legacy Giving
Ajashki Donations
Annual Giving
What Your Generosity Supports
Guidelines on Giving
Make Your Pledge - Online
Help Staff Help Us Campaign
Contact Us
Staff Directory
Ceremonies and Rentals
>
Weddings, Memorials, Child Dedications and other Rites of Passage
Facility Rentals