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Neighborhood Flamekeepers Application Spring 2026
Thanks for your interest in joining the Spring 2026 Cohort of the Neighborhood Flamekeepers! This application should take ~20 minutes. We basically want to get to know you a bit better to understand how you would fit into our cohort.

This application closes April 28th. We will admit participants on a rolling basis for 8-15 spots, so consider applying early while there are still spots!

Guidelines:
  • AI Guidelines: Please use your own words to answer these questions -- it helps us to get to know you better. Hearing directly from you what you think is more important than a polished result.
  • Audio application: If you prefer to record yourself giving spoken answers to these questions, please send an audio file to info@sfcontemplarium.org with your name.
Application Steps:
  • Application. Submit this form now through April 28 (earlier is better)
  • Interview. We’ll reach to some candidates schedule a short interview.
  • Decision. We’ll let you know if you’re in! (aiming to finalize cohort by May 9)
  • Registration. Claim your spot in the cohort by committing to your cohort dates.
  • Kickoff. Cohort Orientation in mid-May 
Please see the Neighborhood Flamekeepers page to find details about the program.
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Email *
Your Name *

Why are you interested in joining the Neighborhood Flamekeepers?

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(I.e., what most piqued your interest in our program description?)

Think of a time you supported someone else through human connection and emotional support. What did you do, what went well, and what would you change?

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Think of an experience you've had volunteering. Why did you decide to volunteer? Upon reflection, what did you like most and least about it?

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Describe a skill around human connection or emotional support you've tried to cultivate. Why were you drawn to growing that skill? What specific things did you do to work on it?

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The mission of the SF Contemplarium is to "To create space in our neighborhoods to honor our human journey together." What about this mission excites you, and what about it would you explore changing? *
(By “human journey”, we mean the full experience of human life: our moments of joy, sorrow, transition, and everything in between. And by “honoring” our human journey, we mean giving such moments the care and respect they deserve – through a listening ear, a kind blessing, a supportive shoulder. You can read an updated explanation of our mission in our recent newsletter.)

What about the following community values excites you, and what about them would you explore changing?

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As a community of ...
  • Learning, we seek growth and curiosity in our experiences and each other.
  • Support, we show care and compassion through our words and actions.
  • Service, we earn the privilege to serve others through conscientious, sincere, and joyful service.
  • Hospitality, we actively welcome, include, and foster safety in the spaces we create.
  • Openness & Courage, we show up with truth and integrity even when it isn’t easy.
  • Shared Leadership, we each contribute to our shared purpose.
  • Respect and Mutuality, we respect each others’ dignity as moral equals.

Time Availability for Cohort Orientation? 

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We are looking at times across Saturdays and Sundays May 16, 17, 23, and 24, but may consider other dates, for a total of ~12-16 hours together.

Yes
No
Maybe -- could make it work if needed
Sat, May 16 - Morning
Sat, May 16 - Afternoon
Sun, May 17 - Morning
Sun, May 17 - Afternoon
Sat, May 23 - Morning
Sat, May 23 - Afternoon
Sun, May 24 - Morning
Sun, May 24 - Afternoon

Are there other dates/times that would work better for you for the Cohort Orientation? Other comments about availability?

First Season Together: Weekly Journey Group availability? *

New Flamekeeper Cohort members are required to join a once-a-week Journey Group during the first 3-month season from late-May to mid-August. When would you typically be most available for a weekly session?

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Which neighborhood do you call home? *
We no longer have a specific neighborhood focus, but for planning purposes it helps to know where people are coming from. Most of our activities are in-person in San Francisco. We have existing connections in Hayes Valley area but are open to exploring and branching out!
What questions do you have about this program?
How did you hear about this program? *
Anything else you'd like to add or share with us?
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