Email Address

Emergency Contact

Commitment

the tiny farm™ asks that Sojourners stay for a minimum of 4 weeks. Preferential option will also be given to those who are able to stay longer periods of time. By saying yes to the tiny farm™, one is expected to live out their time here committed to the program. Sojourners will be expected to join in all aspects of communal living, including meals, prayer, and farm work which includes physical labor. Do you feel comfortable with these conditions?

Desired Length of Sojourn

Other Commitments

Are there any family, financial, or personal obligations that would interfere with your commitment to the tiny farm™? (e.g., work, study, loans, weddings, sick family member

If Yes, please explain

Costs & Living Expenses

the tiny farm™ does not cover travel costs, health insurance, and any incidental expenses. Can you live within these means for your committed time at the tiny farm™?

Please explain

Soup Kitchens

Our sojourners lead and participate in soup kitchens; this often includes physical labor and working with individuals in less fortunate situations. Do you feel comfortable working in these condition

Other Opportunities

Please list other possibilities that you are pursuing besides the tiny farm™ (e.g., other volunteer programs, employment options)? What is the present status of each option?

Background Check

Part of the tiny farm™ ministry calls us to service with young people of various ages. In order to provide the safest environment possible for children, we require a criminal background check on all Sojourner applicants. Also, prior to your time at the tiny farm™ you must have completed training and produce a certificate of completion for our files. Do you authorize the tiny farm™ to run a national criminal background check.

Gender

Driver's License #

State

Convictions

Have you ever been charged or convicted of a felony or crime?

Violations

Have you received a driving violation within the past 2 years?

Education

Please list the following completed; High School College Trade School

Academic Major or Emphasis:

Please provide if applicable

Other areas of training or expertise:

Employment Experience

We only request your most recent employer information. Should the time period be under a year we may contact you for further details

Position

Employment Duties

Reason for leaving?

References

Please list the three people whom you asked to be your reference. They should know you well, be in a position to judge your general character, motivation, employment record, and be able to evaluate your qualifications for service with the tiny farm. Please give information for a spiritual/character reference, one for an Employer/Supervisor, and one for a Roommate/Friend. None of the references may be a relative, spouse, partner, or significant other

Reference Authorization

I authorize the tiny farm™ to contact my references listed below

Character Reference Relationship

Employee / Supervisor Relationship

Roommate / Friend Relationship

Self Reflection

the tiny farm™ is a faith-based community with mutual respect shown for each person’s spirituality. Please respond briefly to the following questions.

How did you hear about the tiny farm™ and why are you interested in volunteering here?

Please list any prior volunteer experiences. Describe both your responsibilities & what you learned from these experiences.

What are your expectations of being a Sojourner at the tiny farm™?

What characteristics, gifts, & talents do you have to offer to the tiny farm™ community?

At the tiny farm™, Sojourners live in community with the staff for the duration of their time here, please list any experiences you have had living in community and something valuable you have learned.

As a Sojourner, you will find often yourself working in the garden, washing dishes, & doing manual labor. How do you feel about committing to this kind of work?

What role does prayer or reflection play in your life? Will you be open to sharing your faith & praying in a variety of ways during your time at the tiny farm™?

How would living as a Sojourner at the tiny farm™ reflect who you are and who you see yourself becoming?

Signature

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