RFKC Volunteer Staff Application 2025

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

WE ARE FULLY STAFFED FOR SUMMER 2025

Royal Family Kids Camp

Santa Barbara

June 22nd - June 27th, 2025

Please complete the form below to apply for a volunteer position at Royal Family Kids Camp of Santa Barbara. All information is held strictly confidential. This form must be completely filled out. The information is vital to your acceptance and possible placement as a volunteer. For both new and returning applicants, completing the form does not guarantee a spot on staff.

Choose One:*

This will be my first time working at a Royal Family Kids CampI am a returning staff member for the Santa Barbara CampI have served at RFK camps in other cities or states

If you have served at another RFK Camp, please list camp location and year(s) served:

A photo I.D. (preferably Drivers license, Passport etc.) will be required to be shown at the interview to verify that your photo and name match the name on this application and the background check results.

Full Name:*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Preferred Name on Name Tag

First Name

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email:*

Confirmation EmailPlease enter the email address where you want to receive RFK communications

Primary Phone:*

Area CodePhone Number

Alternate Phone:

Area CodePhone Number

Birthdate: (MM/DD/YYYY)*

Current Age:*

Gender:*

Marital Status:*

Occupation:*

Name of Employer:*

Number of Years:*

Please upload a current picture of yourself (head shot)*

Upload a File

Emergency Contact:*

Relationship:*

Emergency Contact Phone:*

Area CodePhone Number

How long have you lived in California? (Years and months)*

If you have lived in California less than 1 year, list your complete addresses for the last 5 years:

Do you have certification in the following?

How do you feel you would be best utilized at camp? Please list roles in order of preference if you have any. We expect all staff to sleep at camp. If you are asking for an exception to sleep at home, please mark that here. (Priority will be given to those who can stay at camp overnight)*

I would prefer to work with campers that are (check all that apply):*

T Shirt Size:*

MEDICAL CONCERNS

Camp can be physically tiring, even exhausting. The facility or activities may require volunteers to manage uneven terrain, be at a high altitude, require hiking, climbing, running, swimming, lifting, stairs, and other strenuous activities depending on the volunteer position.

Your medical condition (physical fitness, recent or chronic injuries, allergies, physical or emotional limitations, etc.) and even the medications you take may be affected by the activities, the altitude, the foods served, the emotional challenges with the kids, or the sleeping conditions.

(Note: Volunteers who stay in the sleeping quarters with the children are not allowed to have medications in those quarters. Medications may be kept in other secure locations as designated by Camp Leadership.)

Do you have any medical conditions or concerns, or are you taking any medications that you believe could prevent you from being an effective volunteer that we need to know about in order to help you be effective at camp?*

Dietary Needs: We can't guarantee that all dietary needs will be met at camp, but we can let the kitchen know of specific requests in hopes of some type of accommodation being offered at each meal. Please check all that apply:

I am:*

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

How did you hear about Royal Family Kids Camp?*

Do you have previous training and/or experience in dealing with at risk or foster youth?*

NoYes

If Yes, in what way?

Were you a victim of abuse, neglect or abandonment as a minor?*

NoYes, but I would prefer to discuss this in personYes, I will clarify below

Summary of my experience as a minor:

Please describe why you wish to be a part of Royal Family KIDS Camp and work with children of abuse, neglect and abandonment.*

RECORD OF EDUCATION

High School Name:*

Year of Graduation:*

College:

Major:

Year of Graduation:

Other Education:

VOLUNTEER HISTORY

Company/ Organization:*

Location:*

City, State

Name of Supervisor:*

Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Dates Served:*

Start and End Date

Brief Description of Role/Duties:*

Company/ Organization:*

Location:*

City, State

Name of Supervisor:*

Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Dates Served:*

Start and End Date

Brief Description of Role/Duties:*

PERSONAL REFERENCES

Personal References should not be former employers or relatives.

Please notify your references that they will be contacted via email or phone. Your application will not be processed until all references have been checked.

EMAIL ADDRESS REQUIRED FOR ALL REFERENCES

Reference #1 Name:*

First NameLast Name

Reference #1 Email:*

Confirmation Emailconfirm email

Reference #1 Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Reference #1 Explanation of Acquaintance:*

Reference #2 Name:*

First NameLast Name

Reference #2 Email:*

Confirmation Emailconfirm email

Reference #2 Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Reference #2 Explanation of Acquaintance:*

Reference #3 Name:*

First NameLast Name

Reference #3 Email:*

Confirmation Emailconfirm email

Reference #3 Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Reference #3 Explanation of Acquaintance:*

PERSONAL PROFILE

Have you committed your life to Jesus?*

NoYes

If Yes, Where and When?*

What church do you presently attend?*

For how Long?*

Pastor's Name:*

Church Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Do you have any previous experience working with children?*

NoYes

If Yes, please describe:

Do you feel you could lead a 15-minute devotion with your campers with materials we provide?*

NoYes

List 5 Strengths you have in working with children (be specific):*

List 5 Weaknesses you have in working with children (be specific):*

Following Rules: How well do you follow rules and respond to authority?

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Very Well, 5 is Poorly

PERSONAL GROWTH

What has inspired you to want to return to camp?*

Since you were last at camp, have there been any significant life changes that we should be aware of? (If yes, please briefly describe)*

What are you doing to encourage your relationship with Christ?*

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

If your records have been expunged pursuant to applicable law, you are not required to answer yes to the following questions. If you are unsure whether to answer yes, we strongly suggest that you answer yes and fully disclose all incidents to avoid any future risk of embarrassment upon disclosure.

Have you ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any crimes (including crimes of record which have been expunged and pleas of 'no contest'), including municipal, state and federal?*

NoYes

Have you ever been placed on probation, received a Suspended Execution, Suspended Sentence or Suspended Imposition of Sentence for any offense involving a minor child (a child under 18), or been placed on ANY local, state, or federal sexual registry?*

NoYes

Have you ever been sued in a civil court of law where the allegations in the suit involved illegal, inappropriate, or sexual conduct or contact with a minor child?*

NoYes

Have you ever been subject to any court order involving any sexual, physical or verbal abuse including but not limited to any domestic violence or civil harassment injunction or protective order?*

NoYes

Have you ever resigned, been terminated or been asked to resign from a position, whether paid or as a volunteer, due to a complaint(s) of sexual, physical or verbal abuse of minors?*

NoYes

Have you ever been accused of sexual, physical or verbal abuse of a minor?*

NoYes

If you marked YES for any of the above questions, please explain:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RELEASE

I understand that for the church to carry on a RFK Camp, it has had to agree to abide by certain policies and parameters established by RFK, including strict policies against any form of child abuse, and that violation of these policies may be cause for dismissal. Child abuse is punishable by law, and the church is bound by law to report allegations of abuse or any inappropriate sexual contact to the proper authorities. ALL reporting is kept confidential, by law. All volunteers must commit to immediately report any behavior that seems suspicious, questionable, abusive or inappropriate between: child-to-child, staff-to-child, and staff-to-staff.

If YOU are struggling with a sexual attraction to children, please opt out of service in RFK or any other child-serving organization, and seek help. One option is: “Hope for the Heart” at (800) 488-HOPE (4673) or www.hopefortheheart.org.

I understand that I will be required to submit to a background check as a condition of acceptance as a volunteer, and that unsatisfactory results, refusal to cooperate, or any attempt to affect the results of these background checks will result in me being removed as a volunteer or volunteer applicant.

I hereby certify that all of the information provided by me in this Application (or in any other accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the falsification, misrepresentation or omission of any facts in these documents may (or will) be cause for the denial of acceptance as a volunteer, or immediate removal as a volunteer, regardless of the timing or circumstances of discovery.

In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this Application by Santa Barbara Community Church and RFK Camp Leadership, I hereby authorize you to contact any references, churches, youth groups, schools attended, former and present employers, charities, courts, and any other person, agency, or organization that may have information about me, and for them to provide to you such information (including opinions) that they may have regarding my character and fitness for working with children; I hereby release any such references, churches, youth groups, schools attended, former and present employers, charities, courts, and any other person, agency or organization who may have provided information about me, including record custodians, both collectively and individually, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature which may at any time result to me, my heirs, or family, on account of compliance or any attempts to comply with this authorization. I also agree to hold RFK, Santa Barbara Community Church, RFK Camp Leadership, and any other person to whom the release above applies, harmless from any damages, specifically including attorney fees and court costs, created by or relating to my unwarranted attempt to collect damages for providing information described above or any other unwarranted action by me in connection with this Application. I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me or by any person or organization identified by me in the Application process.

In addition, I hereby release, and agree that I, my successors, assignees, heirs, guardians and legal representatives will not make any claims or take any legal actions against, RFK or any of its affiliated organizations, or its officers, directors, employees, agents, or volunteers (“Released Parties”), for my injury, death, damage or loss, however caused, arising from or in connection with my participation in RFK activities, with the exception of my injury, death, damage or loss as the direct result of illegal or grossly negligent acts by RFK, and I will hold the Released Parties harmless from any costs or loss, including attorney fees and court costs, arising from or in connection with my activities in violation of these provisions.

I understand that none of the documents, policies, procedures, actions, statements of RFK, Santa Barbara Community Church, the RFK Leadership or their representatives and agents used during the volunteer application process is deemed an offer for a contract or in fact a contract, real or implied. If accepted as a volunteer, I agree to conform to the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures while serving as a volunteer, and understand that such compliance is a condition of remaining a volunteer.

All Royal Family KIDS Camps are operated as a ministry of a local Sponsoring Church or in conjunction with a local non-profit organization. As such, all volunteers will fall under the authority of the Camp Leadership as trained by the RFK National Office and under the authority and beliefs of the Sponsoring Church. The Sponsoring Church may or may not require membership or attendance of their church, but all volunteers need to understand that church leadership has authority over the operations and expectations of the RFK Camp and the churches beliefs will inevitably be evident in the selection process and operation of the RFK Camp as a ministry of their church.

I understand that if selected, all training is MANDATORY.
Commitment to training is part of the commitment to camp and is mandated by the National Office for both new and returning staff.

NEW STAFF TRAINING:
5:30pm - 9:00pm Friday, June 20
1pm - 9pm Saturday, June 21
2pm - 8:30pm Sunday, June 22

RETURNING STAFF TRAINING:
3pm - 9pm Saturday, June 21
2pm - 8:30pm Sunday, June 22

CAMP:
7:15am Monday, June 23 - 7:30pm Friday, June 27

YOU MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL OF TRAINING
TO BE ABLE TO SERVE FOR THE WEEK

PUT THESE DATES IN YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!!
(and your spouse's if you have one)

I have carefully read the above Application and this Acknowledgement and Release and know and understand its contents; I also know the above is legally binding on me. I sign this Application and Release of my own free will.*

YesNo

Full Name:*

This acts as my electronic signature

Today's Date:*

MonthDayYear

By submitting this form you give us permission to contact your references and begin the screening process, which includes a criminal history check from the state of California and the FBI as authorized by law.

Thank you for your interest in being a part of the

RFK Santa Barbara Team!