Nebraska Abortion Resources - NEAR

Nebraskas only statewide abortion fund

FILL OUT FIRST - GENERAL VOLUNTEER

REQUIRED - FILL OUT GENERAL VOLUNTEER APPLICATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR OTHER OPPORTUNITIES This application asks questions about how and why you'd like to volunteer, as well as your opinions and feelings about abortion and reproductive justice. This application is intended to help us see where you are in your capacity and ideology and how we can best integrate your generous gift of time and talent. Do not stress about how you answer these questions, but do so to the best of your ability using the language you know and have available. We're all on this journey together.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

What are your pronouns?

What is the best phone number to reach you at? Please enter a number.

What city do you live in? Please enter a number.

How did you hear about NEAR?

Have you attended any NEAR events? If so, which ones?

Tell us why you are interested in volunteering for NEAR? *

Tell us about your core values? (whatever this means to you) *

Tell us about your interest in or experience working towards reproductive freedom. *

What does the term "reproductive justice" mean to you? *

How do you hope to impact the work that NEAR does? Please include any special skills you possess that may be helpful such as event planning, tech abilities, fundraising, community building, etc. *

At what age do you think someone is capable of making the decision to have an abortion? *

Do you think there is a limit to the number of abortions someone can or should have? *

Under what circumstances do you think someone should have an abortion? *

How do you feel about abortion after 12 weeks?, How about after 20 weeks? *

How do you feel about abortion after 28 weeks? *

Will you need any type of disability accommodations while volunteering, or do you have any other specific limitations or needs that would like us to be aware of? *

Do you have a vehicle or transportation you can use during your time volunteering?

Are there any specific types of activities that would prefer to avoid? (i.e. "I would like to steer clear of large crowds" etc.) *

What kind of time commitment are you capable of making to NEAR? (be honest with yourself here, we all want to help but we have to make sure we can keep our commitments and care for ourselves)

Have you ever used the platform "Slack" for communications and updates?

Yes! Very familiar

Yes, but not too familiar

No, but I am good with technology

No, and I'm allergic to technology

Please list 2 references that can attest to your character and commitment. These can be friends, coworkers, family members, people who know your dedication to this issue. If you know anyone who has volunteered with or been associated with NEAR in the past, please feel free to list them. 2 references are required for all volunteers. (List First Name, Last Name, Email Address, How you know them)

Instagram Handle (if you have one)

Twitter Handle (if you have one)

Additional Social Media you'd like to share (tik tok, facebook, etc)

How do you like to be appreciated?

Gifts (like t-shirts, stickers, water bottles , gift cards etc)

Quality Time (like committee team building, lunches with staff or volunteers, participating in non volunteer led events)

Public Recognition (like having your photo and work shared on our social media and in our newsletter, publicly representing our volunteer work)

Professional References (like volunteering to build skills, gain references or experience in this work, and opportunities to make professional contacts and connections)

Leadership Opportunities (like being asked to step into a larger role, take a chair, or participate at a deeper level)

I prefer not to be recognized in any way

Other - Share on the next field

What other ways do you like to be appreciated? (if any)

Anything else you would like us to know?