The Firefly Collective - Volunteer-Join

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Sign Up

Hello future Firefly! ✨

Become a guiding light for our neighbors and join The Firefly Collective 💜

This form is specifically for our pilot 🔥 volunteer cohort! Help build with us by becoming a pilot volunteer 🔥💜

Basic Info

Basic information

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Email

City

Zip Code

Birthday

What’s your favorite color?

Your Interests in Us

What made you decide to volunteer?

Why are you interested in volunteering with The Firefly Collective, specifically?

What does “harm reduction” mean to you?

Please describe any relevant experience you have (professional, personal, or lived experience) in social services, peer support, or public health.

Which program(s)/role(s) are you most interested in supporting?

Community Outreach

Peer Support

Supply & Logistics

Administrative Support

Skills, Commitment, & Boundaries

How many hours per week do you realistically anticipate being able to commit?

Please list your general availability (e.g., M-F Evenings, Weekends, etc.).

In this work, establishing and maintaining professional boundaries is vital. Describe a situation where you had to enforce a boundary or say “no” while supporting someone.

What are some skills you have you would like for us to know?

How comfortable are you being around people who use substances?

Scenarios

Answer to the best of your ability. There are no “correct” answers

A participant requests supplies but expresses a desire to talk about a recent return to use. How do you respond, ensuring they feel respected while maintaining your volunteer role?

The Firefly Collective is committed to Equity. What does equity look like in the context of resource distribution to unhoused community members?

Finish this sentence: “People who use drugs are…”

Finish this sentence: “When I pass someone on the street who asks for money I…”

Finish this sentence: “LGBTQ+ people are…”

Finish this sentence: “When i notice a rule or law is hurting a group of people it makes me…”