Please complete this form and email to lifestories@calvarycare.org.au

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Volunteering Application Please complete this form and email to lifestories@calvarycare.org.au  Application closing date: Close of Business Monday 28th November 2022
Personal Details
Title	Dr	Surname	Pak
Given Name	Sejin	Preferred Name	Sejin
Birth Date	20/10/1948	Gender	M
Address	43 Riverbank Cct,
Suburb	Campbelltown
State	SA	Postcode	5074
Email Address	Sejin.pak8@gmail.com
Phone		Mobile	0415144254
Your interest and experience
Why are you interested in volunteering in the Life Stories Program?
I am interested in the aged “spiritual” care as well as “spiritual autography”. The aged care aspect developed while I was caring for my mother who was a stroke patient.  I also helped my mother in her writing of autobiography. Her autobiography was already published 2010 in Korean, and she passed away nine years ago, but I am now working on an unwritten part of her biography.  I heard of the Life Stories Program about seven years ago and was hoping to do it as a volunteer work.
Calvary’s values are Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship and Respect. Which of these resonates most with you and why?
Without reading more of each value in detail, I am not able to say which resonates more with me. They all seem equally important. But I have a special interest in healing.
Do you have any experience in a health, hospital, palliative care or end of life environment?
As mentioned in the first part, caring for my mother was the most direct experience. But I have also done quite a bit of reading on related areas.
What skills and qualities would you bring to this role?
Engaging in conversation, deep listening, and writing. Computer related skills.
What is your greatest strength and how would it help you in this role?
All of the above.
What has been your most rewarding experience helping someone else?
Mutual appreciation
What do you think you would find personally challenging in this role?
I am from an Asian migrant background. Some people may feel cultural distance from the Asian look ( even though I have lived in the English speaking world for nearly 50 years.)
What other regular commitments do you have?  We ask that each Story Recorder complete a minimum of 2 Life Stories per year and as an estimate, each could take up to 6-8 hours per week over a 10 week period.
I have other studying, reading, and volunteer engagement, but I will try to manage all.
Background
Current/previous occupation	University lecturer
Are you currently:	Employed         Employed             Unemployed        Full Time         Part Time / Casual                             Studying                Retired  X                    Other (please state)
Do you have a health concern which could be aggravated by or a medical condition which could occur whilst volunteering?
Yes           No X If yes, please give relevant details:
Have you experienced a death in your family or close circle of friends within the last year?
Yes  X                  No
Do you speak any languages other than English?	Yes                   No If yes please give details: Korean, Japanese
If offered a volunteer role, Calvary requires free National Police and Working with Children Checks. Would you be prepared to obtain these checks?
Yes                   No     I already have done police check in 2022.
How did you hear about this volunteer opportunity?
SEEK Volunteer   Go Volunteer                Word of mouth         Place of study             Facebook                       Other (please state)
Referees
Please provide details of two professional referees we can contact in support of your application. These referees should be people that have known (preferable supervised) you in a volunteering, employment or study environment. If your referee is not in Australia, please ensure an email address is supplied.
Referee 1
Name	Kerry O’Regan	How do you know this person?	Quaker meeting, volunteer work at Quaker op shop
Phone	0408881617	Email	kerry.e.oregan@gmail.com
Referee 2
Name	Topsy Evans	How do you know this person?	Quaker meeting, volunteer work at Quaker op shop
Phone	0417517471	Email	tevans@c130.aone.net.au