General Interest Volunteer Form

Person managing this application (your initials and date and action taken)
General Interest Volunteer Form

If you're new to STR, please fill out all fields related to your interests as well as the required fields. If you are a Returning volunteer, and it has been 2+ years since serving, please fill out all fields related to your interests.
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 regular email newsletter. (Camp volunteer information will only be sent during the season as needed to confirm, inform, and gather feedback from volunteers.) To receive the email news, Please sign up on our website: 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. *

Camp or Program Volunteer - We have an additional separate Camp Staff/Volunteer application with a variety of roles to choose from. These are for multiple days or weeks depending on the program. Horsemanship specific Camp or Program volunteer - must be approved by STR Equine Program Director Horse Care/Barn Chores - Not during a Camp or Program - must be approved by STR Equine Program Director Grounds Keeping/Beautification Technical/computers Advancement Administrative Maintenance/Construction Social Media, Marketing One time only volunteer/work day or other single day service project
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 (Optional)
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 *
Please share your work experience.

0/500
Please share your education or training. If you would prefer to serve in a capacity other than what you have been trained in, please note that.
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. *
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.
All adults (18+) must have a background check if working with or around children. Do you give STR permission to perform a background check? Name(s), address(es), and SS# are required to do this. *

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
Date of Birth (For adult background check and appropriate youth placement) *

Month Day Year
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 #
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 Volunteers

Only answer these questions if you are interested in working with horses. All Equine staff/volunteers must be pre-approved by STR Equine Director/Program Director and could be working with or around children.
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 in print or online or social media. 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 Interest Volunteer Form

Personal Information

References

Background Check

Horsemanship Volunteers

Emergency Information

Policies

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