School Year (2025 - 2026) Volunteer Form

Conditions

Application deadline: Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Note: Acceptance emails will be sent within the week following the application deadline.

In order to be accepted as a volunteer for the 2025-2026 school year, all of the conditions listed below must be fully met and agreed to.

Note: Applicant must fill out their own volunteer application.

Volunteers must commit to volunteering once a week from September 2025 to June 2026

If volunteers are going to join any other extracurricular activity (sports, clubs etc.) during the school year, they must ensure it does not conflict with the day(s) of Seva that they have already committed to.

Volunteers will be selected based on application submission date, skill set, and previous volunteer experience.

Volunteers must have completed grade 6 as of June 2025

All volunteers must be familiar with the level of Punjabi they have chosen to volunteer for. Teachers will assess whether your Punjabi proficiency is a good fit for the class level you've selected.

Volunteers must wear the official Gurmat Center uniform (white Punjabi suit/kurta pajama, royal blue head covering with the navy blue staff clothing). Volunteers will be required to order the staff clothing as part of the uniform.

Volunteers must attend the scheduled orientation on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Failure to attend the orientation will result in removal from the volunteer list.

I agree to check my email regularly (at least every 1-2 days) to ensure I receive important communication from the Gurmat Center, including acceptance notifications and confirmation requests. I understand that failure to respond in a timely manner may affect my volunteer status.

Volunteer Information

First Name

Last Name

Singh or Kaur

Singh

Kaur

Address

City/Town

Postal Code

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Email

Birthdate

Age at time of application

Care Card/BC Services Card Number

Will you be enrolled in any Gurmat Center classes in 2025-2026? If yes, what level will you be registering in?

Add photo: Please ensure the picture you submit is clear and shows you from the waist up. The photo should be taken with your head covered and you should be dressed as you would be at the Gurdwara.

Upload requirements

Previous Volunteer Info

Have you previously volunteered with Gurmat Center?

Yes

No

What Department?

History (Volunteer, Education/Training)

Are you presently a volunteer with any organization?

Yes

No

Please describe any previous experience.

Interests

Why are you interested in volunteering at the Gurmat Center? (Please ensure your response includes at least THREE COMPLETE SENTENCES with correct grammar and punctuation. Incomplete submissions may not be accepted.)

Abilities/Skills

List any hobbies/skills/interests/experiences

Education

Name of School

Grade (must be in grade 6 or higher)

Punjabi Language Skills (Please check all that apply):

I don’t know how to read and write the Gurmukhi Alphabet at all.

I know how to read and write all of the Gurmukhi Alphabet, but I don’t know any vowels. I can read some Punjabi words

I know how to read and write all of the Gurmukhi Alphabet and some vowels. I can read and write some Punjabi words.

I know how to read and write all of the Gurmukhi Alphabet and all of the vowels. I can fluently read and write in Punjabi.

I know how to read and write some of the Gurmukhi Alphabet.

Department

What department are you applying for?

Office/reception (Only female volunteers will be selected)

Day: Monday to Friday
Time: 4:45 – 7:10 p.m.
Mid-September to Mid-June

Dharm Parchar store

Day: Monday to Friday
Time: 4:45 – 7:15 p.m.
Mid-September to Mid-June

Punjabi Class

Day: Monday to Friday
Time: 4:45 – 7:10 p.m.
Mid-September to Mid-June

Kirtan Class

Day: TBA
Time: 6:50 – 8:10 p.m.
October to Mid-June

Please select your top choice for the day you wish to volunteer

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Please choose your top 2 days you would like to volunteer. You will be scheduled for one of these days. By selecting these days, you are committing to them for the entire school year.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

If you would like to volunteer on both days, please check the box below:

I would like to do Seva on both days

Parent Information

Name of Mother

Mother Cell #

Name of Father

Father Cell #

Emergency Information

Contact Name (not immediate family members)

Emergency Contact Phone #

Staff clothing

Do you own staff clothing from previous years?

Yes

No

Half sleeve volunteer t-shirt ($15)

Long sleeve volunteer t-shirt ($20)

Crewneck ($30 - Only adult sizes available)

T-shirt Size

Declaration

All the information that is given in this application is true and correct. As a volunteer, I understand that I will perform my Seva every week and my parents will fully support me in my role as a volunteer. I will fulfill my role as a volunteer to the best of my abilities. I understand that the administration team will make the final decision regarding volunteer scheduling and placement. I acknowledge that photos and videos taken during volunteering remain the sole property of Gurmat Center, and they may be used in future and current marketing campaigns.

I agree

School Year (2025 - 2026) Volunteer Form

If you would like to volunteer on both days, please check the box below:

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