CLD Volunteer Opportunities | Indianapolis Youth Development

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at CLD to help us accomplish our mission: to foster the advancement of minority youth in central Indiana as future professional, business and community leaders by providing experiences that encourage personal development and educational attainment.

CLD strives to accomplish this mission by instilling in youth CLD’s Principles for Success: Character Development, Educational Excellence, Leadership Effectiveness, Community Service and Career Achievement.

With the help of your time and your talents, CLD can continue to offer a holistic youth development experience that inspires, trains, challenges, guides and encourages young people to believe in themselves, set positive goals, overcome negative peer pressure, graduate from high school and attend and graduate from college.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of many youth in our community!

Please note, CLD values the integrity of the experiences our students receive, and the following areas are of utmost importance to us:

Criminal and Education Background Authorization: All volunteers who have direct contact with CLD participants must agree to a criminal background check annually. The criminal background check is conducted by our background check vendor, Trusted Employees. Volunteers will receive a link from Trusted Employees via email that will be active for no more than 48 hours. Volunteers must complete requested information within that time.

Confidentiality Agreement: In the course of volunteering, volunteers may be dealing with confidential information concerning CLD participants, CLD copyrighted curriculum, or other proprietary information. All volunteers must sign a confidentiality agreement annually.

Code of Conduct: CLD expects all volunteers to uphold a standard of excellence as set forth in our code of conduct. Volunteers must read this document carefully and make sure they are willing and able to abide by it.

Once the criminal and education background check are complete, volunteers will be notified by CLD’s Volunteer Coordinator.

Please note, ALL VOLUNTEERS must participate in Annual Facilitator Training. Also, an additional mandatory orientation and training is required for program facilitators, specific to the program they will be facilitating.

Volunteers must understand and accept that the relationship between CLD and its volunteers is an “At Will” arrangement and may be terminated at any time without cause by either the volunteer or Center for Leadership Development.

You should expect to receive follow-up communication with next steps soon. Your information will also be added to our database and used periodically throughout the year as needs arise. Again, we are so grateful for your interest.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (317) 923-8111.

The Center for Leadership Development depends on more than 200 volunteers to accomplish our mission of advancing minority youth to be future professional, business and community leaders. Our need for volunteers is always growing. We need your expertise to continue providing opportunities to our community. Become a volunteer at CLD today.

Contact Information
Name*
First Middle Initial Last Maiden Name for CLD Alumni ONLY
Are you a graduate of CLD's Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project (CLD Alumni)?*
CLD Alumni Year
Would you like to know more about the CLD Alumni Association and how you can get involved?*
- Yes
- No
Gender*
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Ethnicity*
- Black/African American
- Hispanic/Latino American
- White/Caucasian
- Asian
- Native American
- Multi-Racial
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone Number*
Email*
Employer*
Job Title*
Volunteer Interests (Check All Areas of Interest)
General Support (1-4 hour commitment)*
- Make phone calls to constituents to update their information in our database
- Make copies or file documents
- Laminate or cut documents
- Greet visitors, answer telephone at receptionist desk
- Welcome new parents event
- Scan, upload and input Alumni archive data into the database
- Send non-confidential work home with me; I can cut, glue, staple and organize CLD materials
- N/A, I am not interested in general support
Recruitment (1-2 hour commitment)*
- Work booth at a recruitment event i.e. high school, community event, etc.
- Make telephone calls to parents/supportive adults for the purpose of recruiting new program participants
- N/A, I am not interested in recruitment
Marketing (short term, as-needed commitment)*
- Distribute flyers, packets and materials
- Assist with large mailings
- N/A, I am not interested in marketing
Special Events (short term, as-needed commitment)*
- Help set up venue for Minority Achievers Awards & Scholarship Gala (March)
- Help tear down venue for Minority Achievers Awards & Scholarship Gala (March)
- Serve as usher at Minority Achievers Awards & Scholarship Gala (March)
- Help set up venue for College Prep Conference & College Fair (August/September)
- Help tear down venue for College Prep Conference & College Fair (August/September)
- Hall monitor for College Prep Conference & College Fair (August/September)
- Support at check-in for College Prep Conference & College Fair (August/September)
- Room monitor for College Prep Conference & College Fair (August/September)
- Staff a CLD Open House
- N/A, I am not interested in special events
Professionals to serve as Speakers/Presenters
- Yes, I would like to be considered for a speaker/presenter opportunity
My area of expertise is:
Tutoring (must have a college degree)
- English/Language Arts Tutoring
- Math Tutoring
- Science Tutoring
- Social Studies Tutoring
- Spanish Tutoring
- French Tutoring
- Homework Help
Are you bilingual?*
- Yes, Spanish
- Yes, French
- No
Facilitator Interests (check ALL programs of interest; must have a college degree or be working towards one):*
- Business Orientation Project (BOP)
- College Prep
- Jr. Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project
- Imani Book Club
- Precious Miss
- Project MR. (Male Responsibility)
- SAT Prep
- Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project
- Success Prep
- College Prep Conference (CPC)
- Parents Chat
- Role Model/Advisor Experience
- CLD Mentoring Program: serve as a mentor to a CLD student
- N/A, I am not interested in facilitating
Area of Expertise:
Educational Information
Highest Academic Level Achieved*
- High school or equivalent
- Technical or occupational certificate
- Associate degree
- Some college coursework completed
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate
Name of Awarding Institution*
Are you a licensed guidance counselor or educator?*
- Yes, Guidance Counselor
- Yes, Educator
- Yes, both
- No
First time in CLD: Yes/No?*
How did you hear about CLD's volunteer opportunities?*
If other, please specify*
Emergency Contact Information
Name*
First Last
Phone*
Relationship*
Criminal and Education Background Authorization
I understand by signing this form, I am giving Center for Leadership Development full consent to hire Trusted Employees to conduct a background check to confirm my identity, current address, and other relevant information required for service as a volunteer at CLD. I also understand this is necessary if I wish to meet all the criteria for the position of volunteer at Center for Leadership Development, and that a successful background check is not a guarantee of selection as a volunteer. Your privacy is important to us and to Trusted Employees. Throughout this process, your information will remain confidential, and will not be used for any other purpose.
Name*
First Middle Initial Last
Confidentiality Agreement
Volunteer agrees that any and all knowledge or information that may be obtained in the course of program facilitation with Center for Leadership Development, Inc., with respect to conduct and details of the business and with respect to the processes, formulas, curriculum, etc. used by the organization in the delivery of its services, will be forever held inviolate and be concealed from any and all other persons. He or she will not impart knowledge acquired to anybody while in the employ of Center for Leadership Development, Inc. and even upon involuntary or voluntary termination.
Name*
First Middle Initial Last
Photo Consent
I give my permission to use my name, likeness, image, voice and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any pictures, photos, video recordings, audiotapes, digital images, and the like, taken or made on behalf of Center for Leadership Development. I agree that Center for Leadership Development has complete ownership of such pictures, photos, video records, audiotapes digital images and the like, including the entire copyright, and may use them for any purpose consistent with Center for Leadership Development’s mission. These uses include, but are not limited to illustrations, bulletins, exhibitions, videotapes, reprints, reproductions, publications, advertisements, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium now known or later developed, including the Internet. I acknowledge that Center for Leadership Development does not owe me any compensation for the use of such pictures, photos, video recordings, audiotapes, digital images, etc. and hereby release Center for Leadership Development and its staff and assigns from any and all claims which arise out of or are in any way connected with such use. I have carefully read and understood this consent and release and agree to be bound by them. I give my consent to Center for Leadership Development to use my name and likeness to promote Center for Leadership Development and its programs and/or services.
Name*
First Middle Initial Last
CLD Code of Conduct Agreement*
The Code of Conduct aims to ensure all volunteers understand the standard of conduct required. Volunteers are expected to uphold the Code of Conduct at all times when carrying out their duties and interactions. Volunteers should maintain the highest standards of behavior in the performance of their duties by:

1. Acting in a way that is in line with the purpose and values of CLD and that enhances CLD’s mission.
2. Communicating respectfully with CLD Staff, students, supportive adults, volunteers and anyone else with whom they may come into contact while conducting CLD volunteer service.
3. Performing their volunteer role to the best of their ability in a safe, efficient and competent way.
4. Following CLD’s policies and procedures as well as any instructions or directions reasonably given to them.
5. Acting honestly, responsibly and with integrity.
6. Raising concerns about possible wrongdoing witnessed by the volunteer in the course of the volunteer’s role.
7. Meeting time and task commitments and providing sufficient notice when they will not be available so that alternative arrangements can be made. Facilitators with 2 or more absences during a program’s start and end date will result in the volunteer not being asked to return the next season. The Chief Programs Officer will work with Program Coordinators to determine if extenuating circumstances warrant a return to facilitating. Students deserve excellent, uninterrupted delivery of program material
8. Keeping confidential matters confidential. Exercising caution and care with any documents, material or devices containing confidential information and at the end of their involvement with CLD.
9. Maintaining an appropriate standard of dress and personal hygiene. Prohibited attire:
Head covering unless part of religious attire
Clothing that exposes tattoos, backside, stomach, or undergarments
Shirts with names, symbols or logos (name brand logos are acceptable)
Sweatshirts or sweat suit attire
Mini-skirts or shorts

10. Seeking authorization before communicating externally on behalf of CLD.
11. Directing any and all media relation and inquiries to the Manager of Marketing at ktaylor@cldinc.org
12. Directing any questions regarding CLD’s policies, procedures, support or supervision to the volunteer’s supervisor.
13. Reporting any health and safety concerns.

Volunteers Should Not

1. Should not bring CLD into ill repute including through engaging with media, through the use of email and/or social media.
2. Should not seek or accept gifts, rewards, benefits or hospitality from CLD participants in the course of their role.
3. Should not engage in any activity that may cause physical or mental harm or distress to another person (such as verbal abuse, physical abuse, assault, bullying, or discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability).
4. Should not take photos of participants. All photos are taken with CLD camera equipment and managed by the Manager of Marketing in the Development Department.
5. Should not post photos on social media of CLD volunteer service without approval from Manager of Marketing, ktaylor@cldinc.org
6. Should not be affected by alcohol, drugs, or medication which will affect their abilities to carry out their duties and responsibilities while volunteering.
7. Should not provide a false or misleading statement, declaration, document, record or claim in respect of CLD, its volunteers, or employees.
8. Should not engage in any activity that may damage property.
9. Should not take unauthorized possession of property that does not belong to them.
10. Should not engage in illegal activity while carrying out their role.
11. Should not improperly disclose, during or after their involvement with CLD ends, confidential information gained in the course of their role with CLD.
12. Should not inappropriately utilize CLD technology including but not limited to laptops and iPads, whether on-site or at a satellite location.

I agree to the CLD Code of Conduct.
Disclaimer and Signature
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also understand and agree that my electronic signature is equivalent to my handwritten signature and is legally binding.
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