Common Bond Institute    
www.cbiworld.org

Volunteer / Intern Form

This form can be copied into an Email to complete and submit by Email
(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY)

1. NAME                                                                                                                                                 
     Address                                                                                                                                           
     Phone day (     )                              eve (      )                                Fax (      )                                 
     E-Mail:                                                               Web:                                                                                    
     Best Way to reach you:                                                                                                                   

      * NOTE: Please first visit our website for a detailed overview of volunteering and
                       interning with Common Bond Institute, including typical tasks incolved,
                       at: www.cbiworld.org/Pages/BecomeInvolved.htm

2. How did you learn of Common Bond Institute?                                                                            

3. Which CBI program(s) are you interested in volunteering for? (see website for list of conferences):
                                                                                                                                                                     

4. What is your availability – including dates available and estimated number of hours per week?
      (If you are more or less available during different dates please clarify):                                        

5. Do you have:
      Regular access to a computer and the Internet?               
      Your own transportation?               

6. What skills and/or experience do you have that you would like to contribute to volunteering?:
      _______________________________________________________________________

7. Resource Development: Do you have skills or experience in:
       Researching grants and funding sources ?               
       Writing grants and requests for funding ?                  
       Evaluating grant outcomes ?               
       Planning and organizing fundraising strategies and programs?               
       Other?                                                                                                                                   

8. Technical: Do you have any technical skills or experience in:
       Using Social Networking sites (Facebook, etc.), including familiarity with creating pages
           and various functions helpful in raising awareness of conferences and promoting public
           dialogue on core issues)?               
       Website design or management (including blogs, E-conferencing, etc.)?                  
       Data management?               
       Graphic arts / Desktop Publishing?               
       Video recording?               
       Video editing or production (including digital conversion for Internet use)?                
       Operating basic presentation equipment (LCD projectors, DVD, Laptop, microphones
            and PA systems, etc.)?               
       Computer programs familiar with:                                                                                   
       Other?                                                                                                                                   

9. Promotion and Marketing: Do you have skills or experience in:
       Developing and implementing publicity programs to raise awareness of efforts?          
       Networking with organizations and community groups for cooperation?           
       Working with media outlets?            
       Developing and implementing marketing strategies?          

10. Do you have experience in Event Organizing and Operations?
       If so, what particular tasks are you experienced with?:
       Preconference organization: ____________________________________________
       On-Site Operations:                                                                                                                 

11. What attracts you to joining our volunteer team? (Including how is the mission and work
       of CBI or the particular program you are interested in assisting with relevant for you):
                                                                                                                                                        

12 What would you like to gain from your experience volunteering for CBI, personally
       and/or professionally?                                                                                                             

13. Any additional information you would like to share, or any particular questions you may have?
                                                                                                                                                          

14. Are you interested in a volunteer experience or an internship? (if the latter, have you
        already discussed this with your school or instructor?):                                                       

Submit form by Email, Fax, or landmail to:

   Common Bond Institute
Details on Voluntering or Interning at: www.cbiworld.org/Pages/BecomeInvolved.htm
Steve Olweean, Director
12170 S. Pine Ayr Drive, Climax, MI 49034 USA  
Ph/Fax: 269-665-9393   Email: SOlweean@aol.com   Website: www.cbiworld.org