RFKC Central Coast Volunteer

Sponsored by Christian Life Center

1009 Mission St, Santa Cruz CA 95060~(530) 617-1778 www.FTCCentralCoast.org
2026 Camp Dates: June 8-12

Camp Set up on beginning 4 pm, June 7
Applications Due: March 16th

Mandatory Training Dates

New Volunteers - Saturday, April 25th (5 hrs)

All Volunteers - May 16th (5 hrs) & May 17th (3 hrs)

12 hours required training For NEW volunteers only

8 hours required training for RETURNING volunteers

Light breakfast and lunch are provided at 5 hour trainings.
Camp Volunteer Application

Welcome to the amazing world of Royal Family KIDS Camp (RFKC) Central Coast, a program of For The Children. FTC, Inc. is an international organization started in 1985, provides intervention programs that serve foster and at risk children in our communities. At RFKC we provide a loving, week long camping experience for children who are part of the foster care system. RFKC Central Coast is completely volunteer run and funded through donations and fundraising efforts.
This is where you may come in. Listed below are opportunities to serve these children. RFK has a tremendous amount of volunteers to accommodate the needs of these children. Counselors are responsible for two children so that they can devote more time and attention to the children that desperately need it. Each Counselor is paired with another Counselor and his/her two kids. There are also Night Counselors, Grandma & Grandpa, craft helpers, plus many, many other volunteers. 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.
Join us at Mentor Club!

Our Mentor Club program runs September-May on a Saturday morning, once a month. Mentor Club is intended to be a continuous program where the camper attends every month and would require a commitment to volunteer at each club meeting during that time.
Would you like more information about Mentor Club?

YesNo
Full Legal Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Preferred Name for Name Tag
Are you a new volunteer or returning? (Returning means you have served at an RFK Camp as a fully trained adult in the last 3 years)*
What Camp did you serve at last?
Example: Central Coast, 119
How did you hear about RFKC?*
Will you be under 18 years old on 06/08/2026?*

YesNo
As a minor, you are eligible to be a Junior Staff Member.

Counselors are responsible for two children so that they can devote more attention to our campers who desperately need it. Each Counselor is paired with another Counselor and his/her two kids. As a Junior Staff, you will play a vital role in making our camp run smoothly. You will act as a support to our counselors and staff doing any task that is required at the moment. Being a Junior Staff means serving with a selfless, flexible, and cheerful heart.
Preferred Position*
If you chose other, please describe
If Full Time or Night Counselor, I would prefer my campers to be

7 years old8 years old9 years old10 years old11 years oldAny Age
If you chose Support Staff, is there a specific area you want to help with?
Will you stay at camp overnight?*

As a Night Counselor I will stay overnight and I am available to assist with a position during the day.As a Night Counselor I am available for a position during the day, but I will NOT stay overnight.Yes (All Full Time Counselors must stay other assignments are welcome to stay but not required)No, I will not stay overnight.Not sureOther
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number*
Please upload a current photo of you (headshot)

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If you are unable to upload your picture, choose any picture from online to submit and email your headshot to FTCCentralCoast@gmail.com Cancelof
Your Full Social Security number may be required separately to obtain the criminal background check from a third party. 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 background check.
Gender*

MaleFemale
Age as of 06/09/2025*
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Date mm-dd-yyyy
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Primary Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Do you give permission to FTC Central Coast to send important updates and reminders by text message? Only important messages will be sent and your information will not be shared with anyone.*

YesNo
Cell phone number (if different than number entered above)

Area CodePhone Number
Parent or Legal Guardian*

First NameLast Name
Legal Guardian's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Legal Guardian's Email*
example@example.com
Additional Parent or Legal Guardian

First NameLast Name
Legal Guardian's Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Legal Guardian's Email
example@example.com
Occupation*
Name of Employer
Number of years at Current Employer
How long have you been a resident of CA*
If you have been a resident of CA for less than 5 years, list all previous addresses in the past 5 years
Emergency Contact Name*
Please list someone that will not be at camp with you
Emergency Contact Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Relationship*
Emergency Contact's Relationship to you (parent, spouse, etc)
T Shirt Size*

Adult SAdult MAdult LAdult XLAdult XXLAdult XXXL
Do you have any experience working with children?*

YesNo
If yes, please describe
Do you have any previous training or background in dealing with abused, neglected or abandoned children?*

YesNo
If yes, please describe
Have you received certification in any of the following?

CPRLifeguardEMTFirst AidNurseCounseling or Therapy
Any other certifications that may apply to RFKC
Please describe why you would like to return as a volunteer to RFKC Central Coast
Not counting this year, how many years have you volunteered at RFKC?
Are you bilingual?*

YesNo
What languages do you speak?*
Please describe why you would like to volunteer at a camp for abused and neglected children*
Medical History

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 must 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?*

YesNo
If yes, please describe
Do you have any dietary restrictions or allergies?*

YesNo
If yes, please list. (Please note, our campground cannot accommodate any dietary limitations beyond vegetarian. If you have severe restrictions, we will work together to come up with am agreeable solution.)
Personal Profile

All information on this application is confidential. It is important to us that you support our mission as a faith-based camp. Situations at camp have the potential to be triggering to those that have experienced or been exposed to abuse. We want to ensure our volunteers are in a healthy place and that we have adequate supports to keep our volunteers and our campers safe.
Do you believe in Jesus?*

YesNo
What church do you currently attend?
Pastor's Name
Pastor's Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Have you worked with or associated with abused, neglected or abandoned children this past year?

YesNo
If yes, in what way?
If you were abused, neglected or abandoned as a child, how did that affect you at camp?
How has Royal Family KIDS camp made an impact on your life?
From your experience, what would you suggest to a new volunteer serving for the first time?
Can you name a RFK volunteer that was a great help to you? In what way?
Were you abused, neglected or abandoned as a child?*

YesNoI prefer to discuss this in person
Which of the following did you experience? (Check any which apply to you)

Spoken to harshly, repeatedlyWitnessed domestic violenceAlcoholic familyPhysically assaultedDisciplined strongly in angerSexually abused by adult or another childDemeaned verbally on continual basisOther
Have you worked through this abuse?

YesNo
Additional Explanation
Which words accurately describe you (Check any which apply)

TimidImpatientNervousTactfulSarcasticDeliberateCongenialCompassionateStudiousSecureConsiderateMotivatedOrganizedIntelligentIntrovertRelaxedGentleModestLovingMaturePatientAngryStubbornKindSelfishAbrasiveTrustworthyVerbalImpulsiveInsecureExtrovert
Below list five strengths and five weaknesses you have in working with children (please be specific)
Strengths with children
Strength 1*
Strength 2*
Strength 3*
Strength 4*
Strength 5*
Weaknesses with children
Weakness 1*
Weakness 2*
Weakness 3*
Weakness 4*
Weakness 5*
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?*

YesNo
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?*

YesNo
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?*

YesNo
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?*

YesNo
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?*

YesNo
There is no tobacco, alcohol, or drug use at camp. Will that be a problem for you?*

YesNo
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above please explain.
Personal References (No Family Members)

Names and email addresses required, as soon as you submit this application we send your references an electronic form via email for their response. Your application process will not be complete until we receive a response from all three of your references so please contact them to confirm they will be available to respond in a timely manner and ask that they check immediately for an email from ftccentralcoast@gmail.com. Please ensure ALL information submitted is correct or your acceptance will be delayed.
1. Reference Name*
1. Email*
1. Re-enter to verify email
example@example.com
1. Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
2. Reference Name*
2. Email*
example@example.com
2. Re-enter to verify email
example@example.com
2. Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
3. Reference Name*
3. Email*
example@example.com
3. Re-enter to verify email
example@example.com
3. Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
REPRESENTATIONS 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 the church’s RFK Camp 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 the sponsoring Church, 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, the sponsoring 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 submission of an application does not guarantee me acceptance as a volunteer. I further understand that should the church extend an offer to me as a volunteer, it is for no specific duration and may be revoked by either the sponsoring church, or me at any time, with or without cause.

I understand that none of the documents, policies, procedures, actions, statements of RFK, the sponsoring 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 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.
I agree to the above statements*

Yes
Signature (sign with finger on touch pad or with your mouse)

Clear
As the parent or legal guardian of the above-named volunteer, I hereby give consent for emergency medical care by appropriate medical or hospital personnel, in the event that I cannot be contacted immediately. This care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to preserve the life, limb or well being of my dependent. It is understood that a conscientious effort will be made to locate me or my child's other parent before any action will be taken. I will assume the cost of necessary medical or surgical care.
Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor Volunteer (under age 18)

YesNo
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature (sign with finger on touch pad or with mouse)

Clear
Consider Royal Family KIDS Camp Central Coast a "mission trip" but you're not boarding a plane. There is pre-camp training, entering an unfamiliar culture and returning home to family and friends. You will experience a flood of emotions and develop terrific relationships with children and fellow volunteers. It is a life changing experience for both the campers and the volunteers.
Thank you for your interest in joining the RFK Central Coast Team!
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Sponsored by Christian Life Center

2026 Camp Dates: June 8-12

Camp Volunteer Application

Join us at Mentor Club!

Medical History

Personal Profile

Criminal Background

Personal References (No Family Members)

Thank you for your interest in joining the RFK Central Coast Team!