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volunteer Application
Thank you so much for your interest in Better Future Program!
Here are our open youth leadership positions
. If you have any questions, feel free to tap the question mark icon next to each question or
join our Discord server
to ask a volunteer directly.
Reminders:
1) Even if you are not eligible to hold a youth leadership position or simply wish to hold less responsibilities within the organization, you can always apply as a General Volunteer for various projects as they are developed.
2) This is a
part-time volunteer
position. We are currently still developing full-time positions as well as paid internships. Thank you for being patient.
Update: BFP now offers interviews over the phone or through Google Meets in replace of this application.
Schedule your interview
with our Chief of Staff, Alejah Andrews, today!
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Name
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First
Last
You don't have to use your government name if this does not align with your gender identity!
Pronouns
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We ask for your pronouns to keep our interactions as inclusive and respectful as possible. Examples include she/her, he/him, they/them, she/they, he/they, xe/xem, and many, many more!
Age
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We ask for age to not only get a better understanding of our volunteer demographics, but to ensure those applying actually fall within our definition of "youth." Let's work together to keep youth at the forefront of their own liberation!
City, State/Region, Country
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Don't worry, this information is not shared. We ask for location to better understand BFP's demographics and potentially form new chapters.
Phone Number
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This is the quickest way for our Administrative Staff to contact you.
Email
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Your email is used to receive your acceptance letter as well as log into all of the various platforms our volunteers utilize for daily tasks!
What is the easiest and fastest way to contact you further? This includes by text message, email, and/or various social media handles.
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We've learned that not everyone answers at the same speed on different platforms. Let us know what works for you.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Which volunteer committee are you applying for?
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Administrative Staff
Advocacy Committee
Resources Committee
General Volunteers
BFP utilizes a horizontal organizational structure to accomplish various tasks. Choosing one committee over another will not somehow provide you with more decision-making power than another.
Which volunteer position are you applying for? General Volunteers may type N/A.
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Make sure to thoroughly read through our leadership positions first. The link at the top of this page!
What skills or experiences do you bring to this organization that you feel best support this position?
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What skills do you bring to our organization? How do you meet the requirements listed under the position you are applying for?
Please check all options that accurately complete the following phrase: "I currently believe in..."
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The right to organize, that communities should be allowed to come together in order to generate collective power for the powerless
Intersectionality, using an analytical framework to recognize how various aspects of a person's social and political identities combine to create different modes of discrimination and privilege
Educational equity, that all people deserve equitable access to educational opportunities and resources to fully excel in the academic world
Anti-racism, that people should put forth conscious and deliberate efforts to provide equitable opportunities for all racial groups on both an individual and a systemic level
Religious liberty, the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance
Disability justice, that all people regardless of their physical or mental capabilities deserve equitable opportunities on both an individual and a systemic level (includes Mad liberation)
Climate action, that both individuals and institutions should address the causes and impacts of climate change
Decolonization, the undoing of colonialism, that Indigenous communities are owed the fundamental right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status (known as self-determination)
Gender equity, that all people deserve equitable access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender identity, including economic participation and decision-making, and the ability to safely question and/or challenge dominant understandings of gender identity
Queer/LGBTQ+ liberation, that all people deserve equitable access to opportunities on an individual and systemic level regardless of sexual orientation and the ability to safely question and/or challenge dominant understandings of various sexual orientations
Bodily autonomy, that people deserve the right to make educated, uncoerced decisions about their own bodies
Fat liberation, that fat people deserve equitable healthcare, all-encompassing accessibility, and respect, free from systemic oppression due to body shape, size, and/or appearance (includes the promotion of body neutrality and the dismantlement of healthism)
Abolition, that systems like policing and incarceration are inherently flawed, cannot be reformed, and therefore must be replaced with alternatives that focus on the root causes of interpersonal violence through community support and victim/survivor-centered tactics
Caste abolition, to eliminate all manifestations of caste apartheid by addressing the historical and ongoing injustices experienced by the communities it marginalizes
Anti-authoritarianism, that people deserve personal freedoms rather than be forced to submit to coercive hierarchies
Anti-capitalism, that the working class are deliberately exploited by the wealthy and this economic system must be changed; that the means of production should be owned and democratically controlled by the workers and/or community
These are our core beliefs! We want volunteers who not only have an open mind but are dedicated to protecting the rights of marginalized communities as well as our planet.
If you did not check one or more of the aforementioned ideals or political theories, why? It's okay to write that you simply need more time to educate yourself!
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By answering this question, you not only help us to better understand your thinking but potentially improve our organization in the process.
How do you embody your personal values each day? For the sake of this question, consider values to be ideal standards of behavior that inform your personality, goal-setting, and decision-making (e.g., transparency or gratitude).
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We want volunteers who exemplify our core values everyday, not just in the workspace. Of course, no one is perfect and there is always room to improve, but what are you currently doing to live up to these values?
What steps have you taken recently to actively counteract oppressive systems (e.g., white supremacy, capitalism, the patriarchy, etc.)?
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We're curious as to how you've already been fighting back against oppressive systems! This gives us a better understanding of your experience thus far in activism and where you might need further support.
What social justice movements or political ideologies are you passionate about, and why? Which would you especially like to learn more about, and why?
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BFP centers the education of its volunteers and supporters. Our learning is never done! So, what do you want to learn more about?
What originally piqued your interest in activism? Have your goals changed since then and if so, how? This question will not affect your acceptance but rather is a chance to measure growth and open-mindedness!
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We're curious about your growth. There are no right or wrong answers here.
Anything else that you would like us to know? You can share ideas you have for new projects, a silly story that exemplifies your personality, or even something new you learned this month!
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This is the time to showcase who you are as a person and/or your personal interests. What makes you YOU?
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
How did you find out about BFP?
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This question helps us to understand what outreach techniques work best.
What improvements do you suggest for our organization?
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These improvements could be related to our website, this application, our Discord server, our workshops, anything!
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