Volunteer application: spring

Thank you for your interest in No More Deaths! We are happy that you have chosen to spend time with us, working to end death and suffering on the Mexico–US border. This application is a first step in getting to know you. We appreciate your time and effort in answering all of the questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. You may want to review the application and think through your answers before filling it out. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

Contact information

Please supply contact details for someone close to you that we should contact in the event of an emergency.

Emergency-contact person’s name
Their relationship to you
Their phone number
Their email address

Participation details

Volunteer group/school affiliation (if any)
Please choose the session during which you would like to work with NMD.
Preferred session

Skills/abilities/experiences

Do you have previous NMD experience?
Please describe in 100 words or less.
Do you speak Spanish?
Please choose the percentage that best indicates how much you can understand and articulate in ordinary situations.
Do you have any medical certifications?
You can select multiple certifications by holding down the Ctrl button (PC) or the command button (Mac).
Do you have previous camping experience?
Desert-aid volunteers will spend up to five days in remote areas with primitive camping conditions. Volunteers are expected to provide their own tent, sleeping bag, and hiking supplies.

Personal details

Date of birth (please enter in the form MM/DD/YYYY)
Are you a US citizen?  Yes
If not, please tell us a little about your immigration status in the US. This information is pertinent to legal protections for those volunteering in the desert.
Does any of the following describe your diet?
NMD is able to accommodate these dietary limitations. If you have others besides those mentioned here, we ask that you come prepared with your own food alternatives. (Likewise, please bring any medications you need.)
 
 
 
Do you have any health conditions, including allergies, that we should know about?
Please tell us about them.
What gender pronoun do you prefer? (e.g., she, he, they)
This question is optional.
What is your racial or ethnic identity?
This question is optional.

Essay questions

(maximum 300 words)
(maximum 300 words)

Please review the information you have provided for accuracy and completeness. Your application has not been submitted unless you receive the confirmation email and/or see the confirmation screen.