Our Process

After an application is submitted, a member of the Intern and Volunteer Team will reach out to set up a phone conversation where we get to know more about the applicant!

We require face-to-face interviews for all volunteer and internship positions. Exceptions may be made for Skype/WhatsApp/Facetime interviews if an applicant is unavailable to come into Tubman.

After the face-to-face interview, if or before a position offer is made, the Intern and Volunteer team require reference checks and a criminal background check before prospective volunteers and interns begin training and their service.

There is a section on the application to provide three (or more) references. References should NOT be immediate or extended family members or significant others/partners.
Good references to list:

• former/current supervisors
• professors/teachers
• coworkers
• friends who have known you for more than 6 months.

Criminal background checks are required for all positions for applicants 18 years old and older at the time of applying. Tubman acknowledges that having criminal charges are a barrier to many, and to minimize that barrier, we review the results on a case-by-case basis. If applicants are financially able, we do ask for a voluntary contribution of $20 at the beginning of training to cover the cost of the background check.

If there are questions about the criminal background check or reference process, please call 612.825.3333.
 

We require the following forms to be returned for all volunteers and interns before the beginning of training:
Criminal background check authorization, Emergency medical information, Volunteer/Intern Handbook.

Supplementary paperwork will be given dependent upon position. If positions require driving Tubman vehicles, we would also ask for copies of a valid driver's license and auto insurance, and will provide authorization forms for a driving background check.