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Huntington Paranormal Investigations & Research "Sharing Huntington's History, One Ghost Story at a Time"

 

How To Join Our Investigation Team:

Membership Guidelines & Application

 

 

HPIR Team Openings:

Our team is currently full, and we will not be accepting any new membership requests at this time, thank you!

 

Other Group Openings:

Are you interested in joining a local paranormal group? If so, Huntington, WV based Allegheny Paranormal is seeking members for their team.

Visit Allegheny Paranormal's Website for more information about becoming a member of their team.

 

How to Join HPIR:

Do you want to become a member of the Huntington Paranormal family? Everything you need to know about joining our team can be found here. Please continue through our information and read all listed information before submitting your application. Serious inquiries only please!

 

About HPIR:

Huntington Paranormal is slightly different than most other paranormal groups currently in existence. While our overall goals are the same, our group involves more than just ghost hunting. We are a group with a passion and a purpose and we seek those who will help us grow and learn and continue to move forward in this field.

 

Our Meetings:

Group meetings are usually held monthly and are open only to team members of Huntington Paranormal. Regular attendance of meetings is a requirement of being a team member.

 

Group Expectations:

The expectations for our team members are that of professionalism, integrity, community service, confidentiality, respect and historical knowledge. We insist that all of our team members become involved in some way in all aspects of our group. Our group provides free investigations of claims of paranormal activity to our community and we also run a ghost tour. If you feel our team may be the right fit for you please carefully read through all of our guidelines and requirements before contacting us about joining.

 

Application Process:

 We wish to give everyone a fair opportunity to apply to become a member of our team, and when openings do come available we try our best to spread the word. If you are looking to join a local group and we have no openings we are happy to assist you with your quest. Please e-mail us to request information about other groups looking for new members in our area.

The first step in becoming a member of HPIR is to submit your interest in joining our team by filling out the application questions with fully completed answers.

Please allow up to 10 days for a response to your application. (Check your spam folder if you have not gotten a response within 10 days)

Please keep in mind that if you are selected you will be considered a volunteer, there is no monetary compensation for your work with HPIR. Not everyone who applies will be selected for our team.

Previous experience in paranormal investigations is not required.

If you are selected for training you will be notified by e-mail within 30 days post meeting.

Applicants who are selected for training must fulfill all HPIR training requirements before you will be considered for full membership. All training requirements will be provided to you once you have been introduced to the group as a trainee.

Helpful Tip: When you fill out your application please be specific and detailed, the more we know about you the more likely we are to select you!

 

Basic Requirements & Guidelines:

Complete guideline info will be provided to anyone who is selected for training.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older.

Applicants should not have a criminal background, if a criminal background is suspected, you will be asked to provide a criminal background check at your own expense.

Must be able to attend meetings, investigations and all other group functions on a reasonably regular basis.

All applicants must agree to and follow all rules and regulations that have been set forth by HPIR. Failure to follow guidelines will result in dismissal from the group. Complete guidelines will be available upon acceptance into training.

All applicants who are accepted into training must read, understand, agree to and sign the Huntington Paranormal Investigations & Research Membership Agreement form, Legal (Safety) Disclaimer form, and any other required documents.

There is no membership fee if you are selected to become a member of our team

 

Communication Requirements:

Much of the communication within the group is via e-mail. HPIR has a private message board setup to keep each member up to date on current events. All members will need a private e-mail address in order to access this board.

  

Health and Safety Risks:

As a member of our team, there are potential hazards of paranormal investigation. All members who engage in paranormal investigation are to understand that the activity you choose to engage in within the group is at your own risk. We wish to ensure the safety and well being of our members and trainees; however there are risks associated with group activity that may pose hazards, examples are: mold, dust, weak floors boards, and steep stairs. Some investigations may require long periods of sitting, standing or walking and typically investigations are done in limited light.  Always know your physical and health limitations; please do not attempt to perform any activity beyond your abilities.

 

Ghost Tours:

Huntington Paranormal runs the Haunted & Historic Tours that currently take place in Guyandotte, WV several times each year. Membership into Huntington Paranormal includes involvement and participation/help with these tours. It will be up to the individual as to what they are most comfortable with when helping with tours. Some of our members dress in costume and give tours; others serve as back guides and some stay at our information table to hand out tickets, answer questions and talk to tour patrons about a variety of things. The majority of tour patrons love ghost stories and they love to share their ghost stories and photos. Overall our tours help us connect with the public and this event like any investigation is important for members to attend.

 

Application:

Team Member Application