Legacy Coach Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Legacy Coach for Amadora Legacy Project. This role is at the heart of our mission to capture the life stories of those with life-limiting illnesses. You don’t need interviewing experience, just empathy, presence, and a heart for helping families share what matters to them. This short application helps us learn a little bit about you and your availability for training, filming sessions, and events.

Contact Info

First name

Last name

Email

Phone

Enter in your 10 digit phone number without any periods, dashes or spaces.

Address

City

State

Zip Code

How Did You Hear About Us?

Let us know how you found out about us.

Legacy Coach Criteria

Amadora Legacy Coaching is a volunteer role
Legacy Coaches must be 21 years or older
Legacy Coaches must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to filming locations
Legacy Coaches must be willing to participate in a 60-90 minute Zoom or in person training session at the start of their Legacy Coach journey.

I confirm that I meet the above required criteria and am eligible to be a Legacy Coach.

Why You're Interested

What draws you to this role?

Comfort with Emotional Conversations

How comfortable are you with emotional or vulnerable conversations?

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Unsure but willing to learn

Strengths & Experience

What specific strengths/skills do you have that you feel will make you an excellent Amadora Legacy Coach?

Availability

Amadora normally films videos on weekdays from 8am-5pm. Are you typically available during weekdays to film videos?

Please Choose one

Yes, I have a flexible schedule

Yes, if given enough lead time to adjust my schedule

Amadora videos are filmed either in-home at the participant’s own home, or at our Share Your Story events, held in a studio setting in a central Iowa location. In-home filming generally can occur anywhere within a 90-minute radius from central Des Moines.

Are you available for either in-home or Share Your Story event filming?

Yes, I am interested in both in-home and Share Your Story events.

No, I am only interested in in-home filming.

No, I am only interested in Share Your Story events

I would like to discuss these options further before making a decision.

Legacy Coaching is incredibly rewarding, but can also be emotionally demanding at times. We strive to support our Legacy Coaches on their journey of growth and facilitation skills.

Are you willing to meet quarterly in a social setting with other Legacy Coaches to strengthen our community and learn from our shared filming experiences?

Yes

No

Background Check

If selected, are you willing to complete a background check?

Please choose one option

Yes

No

Final Note

Anything else you’d like us to know?