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Why do you need all this information about me?

The requested information will help us identify the area(s) most suited to your skills and abilities among the various service opportunities available on the SRF/YSS Volunteer Portal. That said, you are free to provide only the information you feel comfortable sharing

Will the information in my profile be viewable by others?

Currently, your profile is private and may only be viewed by the Volunteer Portal administrators for the purpose of matching you with volunteer opportunities. In the future, we hope to make the Volunteer Portal a more collaborative community. In preparation for that, while filling out your profile, you will have a chance to give permission for some of your information to be viewable by other devotees when that feature becomes available. That information will include: your state/region, country,...

Do you have to be a member of SRF/YSS to fill out a profile?

Anyone who wishes to serve Paramahansa Yogananda’s work as a volunteer can fill out a profile on the SRF/YSS Volunteer Portal and be matched with a volunteer opportunity. The profile form does ask about SRF/YSS membership status, as that information is helpful in filling certain volunteer roles meant specifically for members.

I have been a volunteer for SRF for many years. How many years do I need to include on this form? How detailed should this be?

Please provide the information that you think will be most helpful to us in assisting you to find the volunteer opportunities that you will enjoy.

How do I crop my profile photo?

To crop your profile photo, please click the “Crop image” option below the photo you have uploaded to the Profile Picture section. The photo cropping tool will open. Click on your photo to see the cropping area indicated by a blue outline with dotted grid lines inside it. Click and drag the “handles” in the corners or sides of the blue outline to define the area you want to be visible (anything outside the blue line will be deleted). Click the “Save” button in the top right of the Profile to...

Can I share my Facebook page or other social media links in my profile?

You may share a link to your LinkedIn profile, Instagram, or another online portfolio in the “Work Experience” section of your profile. We do not currently have an option for sharing your Facebook page or other social media links.

Why do you ask for my LinkedIn profile?

Including a link to your LinkedIn profile is an easy and quick way to provide information about your work experience and professional skills. It can save you the time and effort of manually entering this information. The information from LinkedIn will help us to connect you with a suitable volunteer opportunity. Including a LinkedIn profile link is optional.

Can I create more than one profile?

Creating more than one profile is not possible as your profile is linked to your SRF Member Portal/YSS Devotee Portal account.

Can I fill out a profile for a friend?

We request that each person register for the portal individually and fill out their own profile.

I attend meditations but am not a student of the SRF/YSS teachings; can I fill out a profile?

Certainly! Anyone who wishes to serve Paramahansa Yogananda’s work as a volunteer can fill out a profile on the SRF/YSS Volunteer Portal and be matched with a volunteer opportunity. The profile form does ask about SRF/YSS membership status, as that information is helpful in filling certain volunteer roles meant specifically for members.

Who is able to view my profile on the Volunteer Portal?

Currently, your profile is private and may only be viewed by administrators for the purpose of matching you with volunteer opportunities. In the future, we hope to make the Volunteer Portal a more collaborative community. In preparation for that, while filling out your profile, you may give permission for some of your information to be viewable by other devotees when that feature becomes available. The information will include: your state/region, country, photo (if you upload one), profile summ...

If I don’t want to give you all the information requested in my profile, can I still volunteer?

Yes. However, we would need your contact details and some basic information about your skills and interests to help us match you with a suitable volunteer opportunity. So please provide whatever you feel comfortable sharing. If for some reason more information is required to appropriately place you, a program administrator will follow up with you.