2026 VTP | Trainee Application

2026 CherishAbility Vocational Training Program

Trainee Application

Thank you for your interest in this inspired and specialized training program.

Before completing this application, please read the job descriptions and duties that are available on the Vocational Training Program page of our website—click here.

The following application will take approximately 30 minutes to finish and needs to be completed in one session.

Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone number (if applicable)
Please enter a valid phone number.
Date of birth*

MonthDayYear
Date

Work Crews and Dates
If hired, trainees will be placed on a work crew based on their skills and interest levels. You can find the job descriptions and duties on the Vocational Training Program page of our website here.

2026 Important Dates:

Job Site: A/U Ranches
- Arrival day: Tuesday, June 16
- Training days: June 17 – June 18
- Session 1: June 18 – July 2
- Sessions 1 & 2: June 18 – July 16
Job Site: Camps Newfound and Owatonna
- Arrival day: Saturday, July 11
- Training day: Sunday, July 12
- Session 2: July 12 – August 7
Please select which crew(s) and session(s) you are interested in applying for (check all that apply):*

S1 Lodge Crew (A/U)S2 Lodge Crew (A/U)S1 Facilities Crew (A/U)S2 Facilities Crew (A/U)S2 Kitchen Crew (Camps Newfound and Owatonna)Other

Care Information

All students of Christian Science are welcomed, without judgment of where you are on your journey of prayer-based healing. Prayer is our primary means of care. CherishAbility hires a Christian Science practitioner to prayerfully support trainees, staff, and all aspects of the program. Depending on the job site, there is access to a Christian Science care facility that is staffed full-time by a Christian Science practitioner and Christian Science nurse.
Given that we provide round-the-clock care throughout this training program, we ask that you disclose any health conditions or needs. This information helps us so we can ensure appropriate staff support is available.*

Yes, I have a health condition or need.No, I do not have a health condition or need.
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain in the space below. If you answered "no" please write "n/a."*
Medications: The Christian Science care providers at our job sites do not dispense medicine. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines must be locked up, except when under the control of a caregiver managing this.*

I will not bring any medication.I will be bringing medication and will complete the Medication Authorization form (to be sent in a follow-up email) so that I can be notified of all policies.I'd like to have a conversation about this with the CherishAbility Program Director.
Parent/Caregiver Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Parent phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Please have a parent/guardian sign below to indicate they have reviewed the information that has been shared on this application. *

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Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty:

	One-on-one assistance needed	Some assistance needed	(Mostly) Independent
Self-care (i.e. showering, toileting, shaving, dressing/undressing)
Laundry
Downtime (i.e. during a break I can independently walk to my cabin/room and back to the job site to meet the group without wandering off)
Making friends
Telling time
Following a schedule
Following multi-step directions
Food and beverage management
Overnight care (toileting)
Overnight care (sleeping through the night)
Emotion management/self-regulation

2026 CherishAbility Vocational Training Program

Applicant Information

Work Crews and Dates

Job skills

Care Information

Parent/Caregiver Information