An exciting adventure awaits you!  Now’s your chance to live your childhood dream.  Runaway
and join The Great American Royal Circus, an animal free, 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity.  

Our Jacksonville training facility/office has several rewarding volunteer opportunities
available.  The Great American Royal Circus, Inc. is currently seeking creative volunteers in
the following departments:

Jacksonville Florida opportunities:
  • Office (Receptionist, grant writers, editor/proofreaders, web design, and IT)
  • Wardrobe (costume design)
  • Scenic Arts (carpenters, painters, welders, electricians etc.)

Out of town opportunities:
  • Grant writers
  • Editor/proofreaders
  • Web design
  • Wardrobe
  • Promotions

Depending on your level of skill (s) and enthusiasm, a volunteer positions could possible turn
into a full-time paying career.  If you are interested in becoming a staff member please visit
our employee benefit page and submit the pre-employment application.

I’d like to take this opportunity to not only thank all the hard working volunteers in our
organization, but all the hard working volunteers across America.   It is the belief and
dedication of volunteers across America that truly inspires our amazing team.  Thank You!  
Thomas Hand - Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder
For show dates and locations, please visit:
To become a volunteer, please contact Julee Elkins at JElkins@nonprofitcircus.com
904-885-3440, or use the online Volunteer Application below.
Volunteer Application
Our Policy:
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.
Thank you for completing this application form and for your interest in
volunteering with us.
Name
Street Address 1
Street Address 2
City
State
Zip code
Home Phone
Work Phone
E-Mail Address
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Availability
During which hours are you available for volunteer assignments?
Weekday mornings
 Weekend mornings
Weekday afternoons
Weekend afternoons
Weekday evenings
 Weekend evenings
Interests
Tell us in which areas you are interested in volunteering
Deliveries
Administration
Phone bank
Events
Newsletter production
Field work
Volunteer coordination
Fundraising
Special Skills or Qualifications
Summarize special skills and qualifications you have acquired from employment, previous volunteer work, or
through other activities, including hobbies or sports.
Languages Spoken
Summarize your proficiency in languages including American Sign.
Previous Volunteer Experience
Summarize your previous volunteer experience.
Person to Notify in Case of Emergency
Name
Street Address
City, State, ZIP Code
Home Phone
Work Phone
E-Mail Address
Agreement and Signature
I understand and agree that submitting this application form does not automatically register me as a GARC volunteer.  I understand
that there maybe certain qualifications I must meet including the acceptance of established volunteer policies and procedures before I
may begin volunteering. By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am
accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in
my immediate dismissal.
Name
*Parents Signature if under the age of 18
Consent for Arrest and Conviction Record
The GARC conducts criminal background screens on all volunteers.  I hereby give my permission for the GARC to obtain information
relating to my criminal history.  I understand that this information will be used to determine my eligibility for a volunteer position with
this company.  A record does not automatically mean you will not be offered a position as a volunteer.  The circumstances
surrounding the incident and how long ago the incident occurred are important considerations in determining your eligibility.
Have you ever been arrested or convicted of any criminal offence?  
Yes
No
If Yes, Summarize