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Friendship Squad Application

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The Friendship Squad Application

PLEASE SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION
SELECTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW BY MADDIE RYAN OR DAN FREY

Applicants must be able to commit to their friends through The Friendship Squad for a minimum of 6 months, at least one hour every two weeks with your Friend and biweekly check-ins with project management

    Age:

    Do you consider yourself to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community?

    Have you ever experienced domestic violence?

    Are you a survivor of being incarcerated in prison or jail?

    Have you ever experienced homelessness?

    Are you currently receiving mental health services?

    Are you currently receiving substance use services?

    Have you ever received mental health services?

    Have you ever received substance use services?

    Are you a military veteran?

    Are you able to connect via:

    What are the best days/times for you to connect with another person?

    How do you express your creativity?

    What are your hobbies?

    Essay Questions (your essays will be reviewed as part of the pairing process):
    What are the most important things that you want from a friend?

    What life experiences do you feel that you and your friend should have in common?

    Why are you interested in making friends with someone in need of a friend through The Friendship Squad and what qualities would you bring to the friendship?

    Are you interested in professional peer support work (it’s ok if you’re not):