Volunteer Registration 2025

Volunteer Registration 2025
Please review the following before completing this application:

Requirements to Volunteer:

1. 16+ years of age. If you are 14-15 years old, please locate our junior volunteer registration form on our website.

2. You MUST be avaliable July 30th - August 3rd, 2025. You must be present the entirety of training on July 30th and camp, until campers have departed. If you have to leave camp early or are unable to attend, you will not be issued a refund.

3. A registration fee will be required to be paid in full before your application is approved. The fee is $90, however if you register early (prior to April 1st), your fee will be discounted to $75. This fee helps offset the cost of your training, lodging, food, supplies, and t-shirt. You will be sent an invoice to your email to pay prior to your completion of this form.

Duties at Camp:

1. Volunteers are not required to have prior experience working with children with special needs or disabilities. Because of this, we require a full day of training prior to camper arrival. You will recieve training on these duties in more detail at that time.

2. Volunteers will be paired with a camper. You will be with this camper for the entirety of camp, providing there are no extenuating circumstances. Depending on camper needs, you may be working closely with another volunteer or junior volunteer.

3. Volunteers will recieve their camper profile at the training day on July 30th. You will be briefed on your campers needs and the level of support they require. You will be trained on how to assist them if applicable.

4. Volunteers will not be allowed phones once campers arrive, they will turn them in to be kept securely until camper departure. This will keep campers safe as well as allow you time to be present with your camper.

5. Volunteers will accompany campers to each activity. Our goal is to build relationships, so you will sit with your camper at meal time, swim with them, sit with them at devotionals and worship, etc.

6. Depending on your campers level of need, you may be required to assist in helping your camper preform their activities of daily living. This may include dressing, tying shoes, showering, grooming, tolieting, etc. You will be trained on how to do this properly, and you will have at least two staff members with you to aid in these activities.

7. Volunteers will never be alone with a camper, to ensure camper safety. You will be either with your entire cabin or the entire camp during activities. If your camper requires some time away to decompress, volunteers are responsible for obtaining another non-camper to come with them to avoid being alone with a camper. This may be finding a junior volunteer, member of leadership, or staff member to come with you.

8. Volunteers are expected to have fun with their camper. We aim to give these children an experience they may not be able to have at a typical camp. Since you will be with your camper from start to finish, it's your job to have fun! This may be playing a game they are interested in, encouraging them to play with friends, or singing silly songs.

9. During camper "cot time" (a nap or quiet time for campers), volunteers will be given a break. Volunteers are allowed to do what they please, but will not be allowed technology back at this time.

10. After helping put your camper to sleep at the end of the day, your cabin (volunteers and staff) will have "family time". This is a time meant to decompress, reconnect with the Lord and one another, and to prepare for the next day.

11. Volunteers will be expected to adhere to the dress code.

12. Volunteers will be expected to model Christ-like behavior for our campers (no cursing, using empowering language, and making wise decisions).

A volunteer manual and packing list will be sent to you after acceptance of your application. You may email Collins@hopeshaventn.com to request the manual prior to applying.

We look forward to seeing you!

Name*

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Were you referred by a staff member?*
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Email*
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Phone Number*
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Date of Birth*

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Address*

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Have you volunteered with Hope's Haven in the past?*
Did you volunteer at a day event, overnight event, or both?*
Why would you like to volunteer at Hope's Haven?*
Will you be receiving credit with an organization for your volunteer services at Hope's Haven? If yes, please reach out to Collins@hopeshaventn.com prior to camp.*
What experiences or personal characteristics do you think will help you when volunteering at Hope's Haven?*
Please list your special interests and hobbies.*
Please describe your previous experience volunteering (if applicable.)
If you've volunteered with Hope's Haven before, tell us how your experience with your camper impacted you.
Do you have any training or certifications that will assist you at camp? If yes, please explain.*
Do you have any previous experience working with individuals with special needs or disabilities? If yes, please explain.*
Do you have any experience working or volunteering in a camp setting? If yes, please explain.*
Do you have a valid CPR certification?*
Would you like to share any other information with Hope's Haven?
Would you be comfortable sharing the gospel while at Hope's Haven?*
Please note: we are a Christian based camp. There will be many opportunities for you to do this and we encourage you to do so; however, this is not a requirement to volunteer.

Education and Work Experience
Are you a nurse or medical professional? If yes, please notate your profession.*
Highest Level of Education*
Please provide the name of the most recent school you have attended.*
Degree Program (if applicable)

Personal Needs
Do you require any special medical attention, living accommodations, or assistance?*
Do you have any special food requirements such as food allergies or a vegetarian diet?*
Do you have any physical limitations?*
If you are on any medications, please list them on following medication form. All medications, including vitamins and supplements will be given over to the medical team at camp. The medical team will dispense them according to the instructions listed on your medication form. Please note the following: 1. If you are bringing prescription medications, they MUST be in the original pharmacy labeled container or the original manufacturer's container. 2. Prescription medications must be for the listed volunteer. Prescriptions wistall not be accepted with an alternative individual's name on the prescription label. 3. Any doctor's office samples MUST be accompanied by a signed physician prescription. 4. Please limit the amount of medication to only what is required for the term at camp. 5. Our medical team provides over the counter medications such as Ibuprofen as needed, so please do not bring these to camp unless they are a part of the daily medications.

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References
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Reference #2 Name*

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