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| DO YOU OWN A CAR? |
YES NO |
| DO YOU HAVE PROOF OF INSURANCE? |
YES NO |
| CAN YOU COMMIT TO STAYING ON SITE FOR THE DURATION OF CAMP? |
YES NO |
If NO, please explain:
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There are three volunteer positions for which you may apply. However, REACH reserves the right to place applicants in the position that is of greatest need or, according to staff discretion, best suits your abilities:
- Counselor – Matched to 1 to 3 children, teens or young adults. Spends time throughout the day. Discipline left mostly to parents.
- Rover – Assists with set-up, take down, and other behind-the-scenes activity. May help with stray campers if needed.
- Driver – Drives a REACH child or family to and/or from camp. Mileage costs can be tracked for tax-deductions.
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Comments:
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REGISTRATION FEE |
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $25 for all camp participants, including volunteers to help subsidize the cost of food and housing for the 4-day camp, normally a $350 cost to REACH for each person. Upon completion of this application you will be directed to a page to make your debit or credit card payment. (If you do not have a debit or credit card, please contact the Camp Director at the REACH office.) You will also have the option of making an additional donation.
In addition to paying the registration fee, what fundraising strategies can you initiate and/or assist in fulfilling to help cover the cost of your participation or that of a REACH child?
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TRAINING |
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Volunteers who have attended the last three consecutive camps (2009-201`) may attend a refresher course instead of the 5.5 hour Unit ABC Training session. All other volunteers must attend a 5.5 hour training including Policy/Procedures (A), Medical (B) and Psychosocial (C) information. You must participate in one of the trainings or you will be unable to volunteer at camp.
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| CAN YOU COMMIT TO TRAINING? |
YES NO |
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PLEASE SELECT THE SESSION YOU WILL ATTEND |
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August 20th – Training #4, 6 – 9:30 PM. First Presbyterian Church (Youth Room), 20 Tacoma Ave S, 98402 |
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There will be no training in Portland this year. |
Please note:
During training we will be conducting a TB risk factor screening that will determine whether you need to undergo a TB test. If you do not pass the screening, we will provide you with a list of sites where you can get your test. (The results take 2-3 days to process, so plan ahead.)
REACH maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with children and families. Please be prepared to sign and abide by the REACH Code of Conduct and Confidentiality forms before participating in REACH programs.
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Three-Year Alumni Volunteers: (otherwise skip to the next section) |
1. Why are you returning to REACH Camp this year?
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2. What was meaningful to you as a volunteer last year that you would like to see repeated? Or did you have any negative experiences? (ie a particular role assignment or activity)
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3. Please list any friends you are bringing to camp with you as volunteers.
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4. Have you been accused of any abusive behavior of any kind within the last year? If yes, please explain.
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Short Answer Questions for All Other Volunteers |
1. How did you hear about REACH Ministries?
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2. Why do you wish to become a REACH camp volunteer? What are your expectations?
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3. Please describe any experiences you have had working with children or families in the past. With what age group(s) are you most comfortable working?
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4. REACH Ministries works with people with diverse backgrounds: differing religions, sexual orientation, physical ability, culture, etc. What feelings do you have about working with such people?
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5. Describe the sources of emotional support in your life.
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6. What has been your experience with serious illness, death, grief or HIV/AIDS? How have they affected you? (You do not need experience to become a volunteer.)
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7. REACH Ministries builds relationships with youth and families with HIV/AIDS and other at-risk populations to equip them for experiencing God's design, which is a lifetime of hope and purpose. We invite people from all walks of life to participate in our services, and welcome to camp volunteers of all backgrounds who demonstrate a commitment to supporting our kids and families in meaningful and healthy ways. Please explain how much you resonate with the previous statements. (For questions, contact the REACH office.)
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8. Describe the particular skills/talents/hobbies you have, such as household repair or maintenance, computers, office skills, cooking, gardening, fundraising, organizational, sports, music, etc.
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9. Have you ever been accused of abusive behavior of any kind? If yes, please explain.
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REFERENCES |
| Please list below two references with whom we may speak about your potential volunteer work - preferably
people with whom you have done volunteer or professional work, not family members. If you have questions
or concerns about REACH Ministries contacting these references, please note it below: |
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| ORGANIZATION/SCHOOL |
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| TYPE OF WORK DONE |
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| DATES INVOLVED |
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| EMAIL |
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| ORGANIZATION/SCHOOL |
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| TYPE OF WORK DONE |
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| DATES INVOLVED |
FROM TO |
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| PHONE |
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Thank you for the time and care you put into completing this application. If you have any questions or
comments about REACH Ministries, please contact our office at (253) 383-7616.
REACH reserves the right to accept or reject any applicant based on what we consider to be for "the
good of the body" - the REACH children and families. |
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