Catamount Institute Teen Volunteer Application

Catamount Institute Teen Volunteer Application

Please be sure you have read and understand what is required of Teen Volunteers before submitting your completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for positions with the Catamount Institute..
Note: Completing this form does not commit or confirm you to participating in any volunteer role. A Catamount Institute staff member will reach out to the applicant or their parent about the next steps in the process before confirming our commitment.

If you are interested in volunteering other times that are not in the summer, please reach out to Billy Kinn at kinn@catamountinstitute.org or (719) 471-0910
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Primary Phone Number*
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What is your prefered form of contact?*

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Parent/Guardian Name*

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Current School*
Current Grade Level*
Are you multilingual?*

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If Yes, what languages do you speak?
T-Shirt Size*
(This is for future reference should you be offered a position at the Catamount Institute)
Volunteer Experience

List your most recent volunteer experience.
Organization
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References

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Interests & Skills

Please list and describe any interests, skills or hobbies you feel would be useful for us to know when providing you with volunteer opportunities. Please be specific; general office, conference, experience with solar, water, etc. Do you have First Aid Certification?
Your Interests*
Your Skills*
Extra-Curricular Activities
What experience(s) are you hoping to gain from volunteering with Catamount Institute?*
Are you volunteering to get hours for a school club or an organization?*

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If Yes, please list the name of the club(s) or organization(s).
Availability

The majority of our teen volunteer opportunities will be during the summer. Times vary between 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday. Other options are also available for afterschool activities and special events, with some opportunities on the weekend. If you are available multiple times, please mark all you are available.
Availability

The majority of our teen volunteer opportunities will be during the summer. Times vary between 8:30 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday. Please indicate below the summer camps you are available to volunteer. If you are available multiple times, please mark all that you are available. The expectation is that you participate in the whole week of camp.
Sunday

Mornings 8 AM - 12 PMAfternoons 12 PM - 4 PMEvenings 4 PM - 8 PMNot AvailableOther
Monday

Mornings 8 AM - 12 PMAfternoons 12 PM - 4 PMEvenings 4 PM - 8 PMNot AvailableOther
Tuesday

Mornings 8 AM - 12 PMAfternoons 12 PM - 4 PMEvenings 4 PM - 8 PMNot AvailableOther
Wednesday

Mornings 8 AM - 12 PMAfternoons 12 PM - 4 PMEvenings 4 PM - 8 PMNot AvailableOther
Thursday

Mornings 8 AM - 12 PMAfternoons 12 PM - 4 PMEvenings 4 PM - 8 PMNot AvailableOther
Friday

Mornings 8 AM - 12 PMAfternoons 12 PM - 4 PMEvenings 4 PM - 8 PMNot AvailableOther
Saturday

Mornings 8 AM - 12 PMAfternoons 12 PM - 4 PMEvenings 4 PM - 8 PMNot AvailableOther
Wild Summer Life (Ages 5-8 & Ages 9-12)

Summer breaks should be a kid’s time in life they get wild. It is also the best time of year for wildlife! During the week, campers will have the most animal-packed time outside of a zoo. Campers will learn about the wide variety of wildlife in Colorado, as well as other animals that are a part of our local community. As with every Catamount Institute summer camp, we’ll spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors. We’ll search for animals from all of the kingdoms, signs of wildlife, and learn about what these critters need to thrive as well. Though wildlife can be elusive, we will have guaranteed animal experiences with multiple visits from several groups who work with animals. This camp’s 9-12 year-old campers will also get a chance to see animals on field trips.. Or should we call them safaris?
Availability?*

June 2nd - June 6thJuly 7th - July 11thNot Available
Front Range Playground (Ages 5-8 & Ages 9-12)

It’s no exaggeration to say there are few places in the world that provide numerous natural spaces that can be used for recreation and exploration. Colorado’s Front Range has everything outdoor recreation enthusiasts could ask for, and most of these adventurous activities are accessible in Colorado Springs! During this week of camp, we’ll be providing campers as many ways to play in the great outdoors as possible, with enough variety for the thrill seekers and mellow fellows alike, and no prior experience expected. Of course, Catamount Institute’s signature mix of adventure and education will mean that each outside playtime will touch on how to recreate responsibly outdoors and the science hidden under the fun.
Availability?*

June 9th - June 13thJuly 14th - July 18thNot Available
Rocky Mountain Highlights (Ages 5-8 & 9-12)

As an outdoor education institution, Catamount Institute is lucky to be where it is. To say it’d be a lot more difficult to provide kids with a vast array of outdoor educational adventures in other parts of the country would be an understatement. Our unique places, history, and people have some truly top-tier highlights, and we’ll stuff as many as we can into one week! For this week’s younger participants, we’ll utilize the historical remains and wildlands of Sondermann Park to show off why the Rocky Mountains are so special. Our 9-12 year-old campers will spend over half the camp week up in the Rockies, visiting different locales at higher elevations.
Availability?*

June 16th - June 20thJuly 21st - July 25thNot Available
Colorado-ology (Ages 5-8 & Ages 9-12)

Colorado is truly a magical place. In the span of a day, you can have five different kinds of weather, and in the span of a couple of miles, see five different ecosystems. This week of camp will be focused on the many different kinds of ‘Colorado’ in our state and using scientific means to explore and investigate what goes into making Colorado, Colorado. Each day of camp will be centered on and at a different eCOsystem! This will be our week with the biggest STEM focus. How many more times can we say Colorado? Find out at our Colorado-ology camp!
Availability?*

June 23rd - June 27thJuly 28th - August 1stNot Available
Additional comments about availability:
(ex: Are there any days you will be unavailable during the programs, for say an appointment?), etc.
Please answer the following questions as honestly and thoroughly as possible. We want you to show your true self!
What is one behavior you would like to change or have changed in your everyday life that would help benefit the environment?*
As a volunteer of Catamount Institute, you will be expected to work closely with staff, volunteers, guests, and other teens. Please describe a time when you collaborated and worked on a team.*
Tell us about something you did recently that took you out of your comfort zone and what you gained from that experience.*
I understand to volunteer with Catamount Institute, I will be required to attend an Introductory Orientation/Training(s), review a Volunteer Handbook, and complete additional paperwork needed, including a background check and Photo and Liability Release.*

I agree
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Catamount Institute Teen Volunteer Application

Volunteer Experience

References

Interests & Skills

Availability

Availability

Please answer the following questions as honestly and thoroughly as possible. We want you to show your true self!