General Volunteer Application 2020

Person managing this application (your initials and date and action taken)
General Volunteer Application - Non Day Camp

New volunteers fill out all fields. Returning volunteers, if it has been 2+ years since volunteering, fill out all fields. Or if a return volunteer has contact info that needs to be updated, please fill out the necessary fields.
Check one: *

new volunteer returning volunteer returning volunteer, but it's been longer than 2 years: Please fill out all fields
Please check one: *

Adult (18+) Youth (15-17)
So, how did you find out about Strong Tower Ranch?

through a friend saw the sign(s) through church from a child who's been a camper or taken horsemanship from a person/group who used the facilities from someone who volunteers at STR from a web search from Facebook
I would like to receive news about STR throughout the year, including the monthly email newsletter. (Day Camp information will only be sent during the season as needed to confirm, inform, and gather feedback from volunteers.) Please sign up from our website: https://www.strongtowerranch.org/about-us/newsletter-signup-form/

Yes No Already receive information
Date of Application: (automatic; do not change)

Month Day Year Hour Minutes AM/PM Option
Area of Interest -- Check all that apply *

Horsemanship/Barn (If working in barn for day camp, please check Horsemanship and Day Camp.) Day Camp - Please see the Day Camp Application Grounds Keeping/Beautification Technical/computers/social media Fund & Friend Raising Administrative Maintenance/Construction
Please share with us the amount of time you would like to invest as a volunteer. Suggestions: occasional, summer, year round, weekly, monthly, etc.
Personal Information
Please help us get to know you with a portrait of yourself.
Legal Name *

Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name
Name you go by if different from name above:

Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Phone - Best number to reach you (cell, landline) *

Area Code Phone Number
E-mail *
List your Employment history for the past five years. Include employers, type of work, years employed, and reason for leaving:

0/500
List your Education history. Your training could be just what we've been looking for. If you would prefer to volunteer in a capacity other than what you have been trained in, note that also.
References

List the Names and phone numbers of people we may contact. You may include one relative.
Name of Reference (not a relative) *

First Name Last Name
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Email
example@example.com
Name of additional Reference (can be a relative)

First Name Last Name
Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
Email
example@example.com
Name of Church you attend *
Phone Number of church you attend *

Area Code Phone Number
Name of Pastor or church leader who knows you *

First Name Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Number of years attending this church *
(less than a year, 20 years, etc.)
Please share with us your relationship with Jesus Christ. How did you come to know Him and how has He impacted your life? *
If someone asked you how one becomes a Christian, what would you say? *
Background Check

This form uses SSL protection for submitting private personal information.
Date of Birth (For adult background check and appropriate youth placement) *

Month Day Year
All adults (18+) must have a background check if working with or around children. Do you give STR permission to perform a background check? *

Yes, I give STR permission to perform a background check on me. No, I do not give permission for STR to perform a background check on me. Please call me. I'm a youth (15-17 years old) and do not require a background check
If yes, have you lived your entire adult life in Missouri?

Yes No
If you have NOT lived your entire adult life in Missouri, please state the previous state lived in.
If you entered a state above, other than Missouri, please state the county
If you checked No for living in Missouri your entire adult life, have you lived out of the state since you last served with STR or in the last year? Choose yes or no. And if you were enrolled as a college student living on campus/in housing for school, choose college.

yes no college
Social Security # (Adults 18+ only for background check)
Previous Name/Alias (for background check)

Previous Address if above is for less than a year (for background check)

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Horsemanship/Equine - Barn/horse volunteers

Only answer these questions if you are interested in working with horses (if you checked Horsemanship/Barn as an area of interest above). All Equine staff must be pre-approved by STR program leader.
What type(s) of experience do you have?

Western English Hunter/Jumper Barn chores
How many hours of experience?
How comfortable are you with catching a horse?

not at all willing & able very comfortable
How comfortable are you with tacking a horse?

not at all willing & able very comfortable
How comfortable are you with riding a horse?

not at all willing & able very comfortable
Please choose the option that best says how you would like to serve.

I would enjoy working with campers & horses as well as barn chores. I would prefer working only with horses & barn chores.
Horsemanship/Equine Safety

I understand that I must give specific consent for participation in horsemanship activities. I understand that it can be dangerous and I agree to have STR provide an equine safety helmet, and that I have read and understand the following Missouri Equestrian Liability Law:

Under Missouri law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri (Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 537.325)
Type initials of adult volunteer or of parent of youth volunteer to consent to Equine release: *
Emergency Information
Strong Tower Ranch hereinafter refered to as STR requires the consent of any attendee or participant in any activity of or related to STR programs. I acknowledge that participation in any program or activity including Day Camp at Strong Tower Ranch involves risk and could involve rigorous physical and or emotional challenges as well as exposure to natural elements of weather, lake activities, insects and animals. STR takes reasonable precautions to ensure a safe camp experience. While unlikely, risks associated with participation in STR activities range from minor bruises and scrapes to severe and potentially paralyzing injuries, including death. I hereby assume all risk associated with these activities and the use of the facilities at STR. I (Volunteer, Parent(s) of Minor, family & others) agree to hold harmless and indemnify STR, its employees, staff and other volunteers and release and forever discharge them from all liability, causes of action, suits, damages, claims, or demands of any nature which may arise in connection with participation in any program or activity affiliated with STR.
Name of volunteer or parent of volunteer

First Name Last Name
In the event of an emergency, I give consent for STR to secure from any licensed hospital, physician or other medical personnel, any treatment deemed reasonable and necessary for myself or my child/ward (the above named volunteer) for immediate care and agree that I will be responsible for payment for such treatment rendered. *

Yes No
Primary Emergency Contact *

First Name Last Name
Primary Emergency Contact Phone (day time) *

Area Code Phone Number
Secondary Emergency Contact

First Name Last Name
Secondary Emergency Contact Phone

Area Code Phone Number
List any allergies, medications, medical or other conditions which would be important for emergency medical treatment and volunteer placement: *
Policies

Required reading for all volunteers except work day only volunteers. The following links (also available on the Volunteer page of the website) include: the STR statement of faith, expectations for attire, how we behave with children & each other, and expectations for those staying after Day Camp hours.
Statement of Faith
I have read, understood and agree with the Statement of Faith of STR. (Type your full name) *
Child Protection Policy
I have read and will abide by the STR Child Protection Policy. (Type your full name) *
Code of Conduct
I have read and will abide by the STR Code of Conduct. (Type your full name) *
I give permission for any picture, video or audio recording of me to be used for promotion of STR. If No, understand it is your responsibility to inform the photographer of your wishes. *

Yes No Please contact me
STR desires for each volunteer to love God and love their neighbor as themselves showing leadership and respect. STR reserves the right to dismiss any volunteer/staff whose influence is detrimental to the operation of the camp, as determined by the STR leadership.
Thank you for taking the time to help us get to know you.

You should receive a copy of your application upon submission at the email address given above. After your application has been received, a Strong Tower Ranch representative will contact you with further details, based on your area of interest. Please see the website for updates and details. And feel free to call with any questions.
Thank You! Now just click Submit. (The "Print Form" button is available for your convenience. You do not have to print the form. You will receive a copy of the information at the email address listed above. We receive your information automatically when you click "Submit".)
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General Volunteer Application - Non Day Camp

Personal Information

References

Background Check

Horsemanship/Equine - Barn/horse volunteers

Emergency Information

Policies

Thank you for taking the time to help us get to know you.