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Welcome to the Care Village Fellowship Application Form!

We're excited that you're interested in joining our inaugural 2027 Care Village Fellowship cohort!

The application takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete and consists of four sections:

1. Eligibility Screening
2. Getting to Know You
3. Your Experiences & Perspective
4. Declarations & Staying Connected

Only the five written responses in Section 2 will be assessed by our Selection Committee. All other information will not be used to evaluate your application.

You don't have to finish everything in one sitting! Your responses will be automatically saved, so you can return to complete your application later.

All application data will be retained for 60 days after the application portal closes. If you do not wish to be contacted by Care Villages Collective about future opportunities or updates, please indicate your preference in Section 4 of the application.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (MT). The application form will close at this time.

This fellowship is proudly supported by the Pathy Foundation Fellowship and RadiCare Ventures.

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Eligibility Screening

Before we get to know you, we'd like to confirm that you meet the basic eligibility and time commitment requirements for the Care Village Fellowship. Please answer the following questions to determine whether this program is a good fit for you.

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What is your age?^*

The Care Village Fellowship is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30. You have to be 18 as of January 1, 2027 to apply.

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What city or community do you live in?^*

Applications from Alberta residents only. You must be able to travel to Calgary for in-person meetings and for the event.

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Are you available to attend biweekly Saturday sessions?^*

Regular cohort sessions take place on Saturdays. If you cannot attend consistently on Saturdays, this may not be the right fellowship for you at this time.

Yes

Other, Please Explain

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Please explain your circumstances and what support or flexibility might help with attending the biweekly Saturday sessions.

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Can you commit to the expected weekly hours?^*

January–March 2027: 2–5 hours/week
March–July 2027: 5–10 hours/week
Final month before the festival: Up to 15 hours/week

These hours reflect your overall time commitment, not time spent in meetings. Much of your work will be flexible and self-directed, including independent projects, collaboration with other fellows, and festival planning. Regular group meetings will take place biweekly on Saturdays.

Yes

Other, Please Explain

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Please explain what support or flexibility might help with meeting the expected weekly hours.

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Can you participate in the weekday Calgary Care Village in early August?^*

The Calgary Care Village is a one-day event taking place on a weekday (Monday–Friday) during the first two weeks of August 2027. The exact date has not yet been determined and will be announced once confirmed.

Yes

Other, Please Explain

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Please explain any circumstances, challenges, or support needs related to participating in the weekday Calgary Care Village in early August.

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Section 2: Getting to know you

Congratulations! You're eligible for the Care Village Fellowship!

This section includes five short questions to help us learn more about you, your experiences, and why you'd like to join the Fellowship.

We're not looking for perfectly written responses or lengthy essays. What matters most is that your answers are genuine and reflect who you are.

AI assistance is permitted. We simply ask that you declare any AI use at the end of your application. Using AI will not affect your application or chances of selection.

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Basic information^*

First name^*

Last name^*

Email address^*

Phone number^*

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How do you describe your gender identity?

The following section is optional. You may also provide your pronouns if you would like!

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What motivates you to work with people experiencing homelessness and poverty?^*

Please also share an example of a meaningful commitment you have maintained over time, whether in your personal life, work, school, family, or community.

Maximum characters: 1500

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Describe a time when you worked with someone who had a different opinion or perspective from yours.^*

How did you approach the disagreement and what was the outcome?

Maximum characters: 1500

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How would you involve community members in designing the event and making decisions about what it should look like?^*

The Calgary Care Village is a festival for people experiencing poverty and homelessness. If you were helping plan the 2027 Care Village, how would you meaningfully involve people with lived experience of poverty and homelessness in shaping the event and making decisions about its design?

Maximum characters: 1500

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Tell us about a challenge or setback you have faced. How did you work through it, and what did you learn from the experience?^*

We encourage you to think broadly about your experiences. Your example can come from your personal life, relationships with friends or family, school, work, or any other setting.

Maximum characters: 1500

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What do you hope to learn through the Care Village Fellowship?^*

We encourage you to think broadly about what you hope to learn. This could include specific knowledge about the homelessness-serving system, personal growth, or skills that will benefit you in the future, whether or not you continue working in community-building.

Maximum characters: 1500

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Section 3: Your Experiences & Perspectives

Your responses will not affect your application or be shared with the Selection Committee. This information helps us understand who is applying to the Fellowship and what barriers may prevent others from participating.

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Which areas of planning and organizing the 2027 Calgary Care Village are you most interested in contributing to? (Select up to 3)^*

The Care Village is a collaborative effort, with many opportunities to contribute based on your interests, strengths, and what you'd like to learn. Your selections will help us understand your interests and explore potential roles within the Fellowship. You do not need previous experience in these areas.

Marketing & Communications (Designing posters, managing social media, creating promotional materials, and spreading the word about the Care Village.)

Vendor & Partner Outreach (Reaching out to new and returning organizations, building relationships, and coordinating their participation in the Care Village.)

Volunteer Coordination (Recruiting volunteers, organizing training, coordinating schedules, and supporting volunteers before and during the festival.)

Festival Logistics (Developing the site map, coordinating permits, arranging parking, planning equipment and supplies, and managing event flow.)

Arts, Culture & Programming (Planning activities, performances, workshops, and recreational experiences that make the Care Village welcoming and engaging.)

Community Engagement & Co-Design (Engaging people experiencing poverty and homelessness to gather ideas, recognize community strengths, and involve them in shaping the festival.)

Fundraising & Sponsorships (Identifying potential funders and sponsors, preparing funding requests, and securing financial or in-kind contributions.)

Festival Experience & Accessibility (Planning accessibility, wayfinding, welcoming spaces, and the overall guest experience throughout the festival.)

Guest Outreach & Engagement (Connecting with people experiencing homelessness and poverty through shelters, outreach teams, and community organizations to promote the Care Village, encourage participation, and help guests feel welcomed.)

Other

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Do you identify as having lived experience of homelessness, addiction, poverty, mental health challenges, justice involvement, or another experience you would like to self-identify?^*

Yes

Prefer Not to Disclose

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If yes, would you like to share more about your lived experience?

This information is collected for informational purposes only. It will not be used to assess your application or shared with the Fellowship Selection Committee. You may also choose not to disclose any information you are uncomfortable sharing.

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Do you anticipate any barriers to participating in the Fellowship? If so, what supports or accommodations would help you participate fully?

We encourage you to think broadly about potential barriers and support needs. These could include transportation, scheduling conflicts, responsibilities at home, dietary needs, accessibility or activity restrictions, preferred learning styles, ways of working with others, or preferences for receiving feedback.

You only need to share what you feel comfortable disclosing.

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What are some strengths you think would be helpful to share with the fellowship?

We all bring unique strengths, knowledge, and experiences. A major part of the Fellowship is learning from one another. What strengths or knowledge would you like to bring to the group and share with your fellow participants?

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Is there anything else you would like us to know?

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Section 4: Declarations & Staying Connected

This is the final section of the fellowship application form and consists of four short questions.

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Accuracy of Information^*

I confirm that the information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and reflects my own experiences, perspectives, and ideas. I have not intentionally falsified or misrepresented any experiences or information to improve my chances of selection. I understand that any deliberate falsification discovered during the selection process or Fellowship may result in disqualification or termination from the program.

I have read, understood, and agree to the declaration above.

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Originality & AI Assistance^*

Please briefly describe any assistance you received in completing this application, whether from friends, family, mentors, or artificial intelligence (AI) tools. If you did not receive any assistance, please indicate “None.”

For more information about acceptable application assistance, please refer to our Applicant Guide.

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Would you like to receive updates about future initiatives and opportunities from Care Villages Collective?^*

By selecting Yes, you consent to Care Villages Collective contacting you about future opportunities. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Yes

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Application Review & Privacy^*

I understand that my application will be reviewed by the Fellowship Selection Committee and that optional personal information collected separately will not be used to assess my application.

This is the final question of your application. Please take a moment to review your responses and make any necessary changes before proceeding. Once you click “Next,” your application will be submitted, and you will no longer be able to make changes.

I have read, understood, and agree to the declaration above.

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Care Village Fellowship Application

Thank you for submitting your application to the Care Village Fellowship!

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an in-person, orientation-style interview during the second week of December 2026. Further details will be shared by email.

We look forward to getting to know you!

This fellowship is proudly supported by the Pathy Foundation Fellowship and RadiCare Ventures.

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Based on your responses, it looks like you may not currently meet the eligibility or commitment requirements for this Fellowship.

We encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities! If you'd like to discuss your circumstances or have any questions, please reach out to Bill Zheng at [email protected].

This fellowship is proudly supported by the Pathy Foundation Fellowship and RadiCare Ventures.

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