Neighborhood Flamekeepers Application
Thanks for your interest in joining the Fall 2025 Founding Cohort of the Neighborhood Flamekeepers! This application should take 15-20 minutes. We basically want to get to know you a bit better to understand how you would fit into our cohort.

This application closes October 5. 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 October 5 (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 mid-October)
  • Registration. Claim your spot in the cohort by committing to your cohort dates.
  • Kickoff. Cohort Immersive kicks off November 1–2.
Please see the Neighborhood Flamekeepers page to find details about the program.
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Email *
Your Name *
What neighborhood(s) do you call home? *
(I.e. where do you live, work, or otherwise spend time?)

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 and sincere service.
  • Openness, we show up with truth and integrity even when it isn’t easy.
  • Shared Leadership, we each contribute to our shared purpose.
  • Right Relationship, we respect each others’ dignity as moral equals.
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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