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Do you have any family who has worked at Hope of the Ozarks (formerly Camp David) before? If so, who?

Background & Philosophy

NOTE: This part is to be filled out by everyone 16 years and older. If a question does not apply to you, write "N/A". The following questions are to help Hope of the Ozarks protect its staff and campers. We understand that the answers to these questions may be private and deeply personal, and we will protect your privacy.
Please list any organization (including churchs) over the past 3 years that you have been involved with caring for children or vulnerable adults:
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Why do you want to work with children at Hope of the Ozarks?
Do you have a preference concerning the age group or sex of children or students with whom you would like to work? Why?
What is your philosophy concerning the training or discipline of children?
When you are unhappy, angry, or emotional about a person or circumstance, what do you do?
Have you experienced any significant physical or emotional stresses within the past year, such as the loss of a parent, spouse, or child, extreme ill health, or any emotional or physical crisis? If so, please briefly explain:
Do you consider yourself to have been physically or sexually abused as a child?
If you were physically or sexually abused as a child, would you consider utilizing church resources to seek healing in this area of your life?
Have you ever physically or sexually abused a child?

Theology and Christian Background

Please answer the following questions in 2-8 sentences:
What are your beliefs about Jesus Christ, The Bible, and Heaven /Hell?
Describe your salvation experience and your Christian growth:
If a young person asks you why they need salvation and how to become a Christian, what would you say?
Where do you stand on the following issues: alcohol, drugs, homosexuality, and premarital sex?
Have you been involved in any of the above areas and how long ago was it?

Rows	No Experience	Know about it	Have done it	Have done it regularly	Taught it / Do it professionally
Drama
Working with Horses
Field Games and Sports
Archery
Food Preparation
Secretary / Computer Tech
Photography / Videography
Puppetry

2026 Volunteer Application