DPC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Please print and return your completed application to:

DOWNTOWN PREGNANCY CENTER
525 North Ervay Dallas, TX 75201

 

Date ________________________

Name___________________________________________________________Birthdate_________

Address__________________________________________________________________________
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Home Phone_____________________________Bus. Phone________________________________
Occupation_______________________________________________________________________
Employer________________________________________________________________________
Marital Status: Single_____ Married______ Separated _______ Divorced_______ Widowed ________
Spouse’s Name____________________________________________________________________
Spouse’s Occupation________________________________________________________________
Children: Name__________________________ Age__________
Name__________________________Age___________
Name__________________________Age___________

Will you be needing childcare?___________________

In which area would you like to volunteer?______________________________________________
High School Attended_____________________________________________________________
Graduate? Yes___ No___ What Year?____
College Attended_________________________________________________________________
Graduate? Yes___ No___ What Year?____
Special Qualifications (advanced degree, counseling experience, etc.)___________________________
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Field of working experience__________________________________________________________
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Previous volunteer experience________________________________________________________
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Have you ever volunteered in a crisis pregnancy center before?_________________________________

Where?______________________________________
Have you had other experiences or training that would be of value to you in helping people with problem pregnancies?______________________________________________________________________
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What are your strengths, gifts/talents and how could they benefit this ministry? _____________________
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Why would you like to be a DPC Volunteer?______________________________________________
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How does your family/spouse feel about this kind of work?___________________________________
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Have you ever counseled a man or woman who was experiencing an unplanned pregnancy ? If so, please

describe circumstances and the outcome & if not, how would you counsel them?____________________
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Have you personally had experiences related to abortion? If so, please explain circumstances.
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If you are post-abortive, have you received post-abortion counseling? If so, what type of

counseling (professional, group?)_______________________________________________________
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Please explain your personal stand on abortion. ____________________________________________
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Are there any circumstances in which you would consider abortion as an alternative? ________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
Are you familiar with abortion procedures? _______________________________________________
Do you have knowledge about laws governing abortion? _____________________________________
What is your understanding of what the Bible teaches concerning abortion? _______________________
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Please state your opinion on birth control for unmarried men and women?________________________

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Have you previously been under the care of a counselor or psychiatrist? If yes, please explain._________
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Are you presently or have you been under any legal investigation for any reason or ever been convicted of a crime? If so, please explain _________________________________________________________
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Are there any personalities/socio-economic backgrounds that you might have difficulty working with?
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In your own words, what is counseling?__________________________________________________
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Why do you believe you are capable of effectively working with a woman in a crisis?________________
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If selected as a counselor, are you willing to consistently give the DPC a priority commitment?__________
Are you willing to attend all of the DPC training sessions?_____________________________________
Please list the names, (preferably EMAIL) addresses and phone numbers of 3 personal references that we may contact.
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How do you know that you are a Christian?_______________________________________________
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Briefly share your testimony. __________________________________________________________
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Name of church you attend.___________________________________________________________
Pastor’s Name.____________________________________________________________________
Describe your volunteer positions held or involvement with your church. __________________________
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What is your attitude about sharing your personal faith in Jesus Christ?___________________________
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Have you ever received training to share your faith in Jesus Christ?__________ When, where and type of program._________________________________________________________________________
If no, are you willing to be trained in personal evangelism?____________________________________

 

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