Intern Application Form

Please fill out this application if you are interested in interning at The Children's Playhouse, the High Country's only nonprofit children's museum. If you have any questions or difficulties with this form, please email Ellen Lewis, programdirector@goplayhouse.org

All interns get experience in with Playhouse day-to-day operations but additionally pursue projects related to nonprofit management, social work, fundraising, education, recreation management, and social media marketing.

*Please note that because The Playhouse serves families with young children, we will do a background check on you before the internship begins. You reserve the right to withdraw your application before we do so by not completing this application.

All Playhouse interns and employees are also strongly encouraged, but not required, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, rsv, measles, and pertussis.

Once we receive this application, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will ask you to bring your resume and the names and contact information for three references to the interview.

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

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Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Emergency Contacts*

Internship details:*

How did you find out about The Children's Playhouse?*

Why do you want to intern for The Children's Playhouse? What do you hope to gain from this internship?*

Code of Conduct and Continuing Duty to Disclose for Playhouse Volunteers

As an intern for The Children’s Playhouse, I understand that I am the public face of The Children’s Playhouse and will conduct my duties faithfully and honestly.

In all interactions, I will treat all Playhouse volunteers, board members, employees, and all members of the public including children with respect and courtesy.
I understand that to protect Playhouse visitors and myself, I agree to follow all Playhouse safety procedures including washing my hands while interning and not coming to intern if I have any symptoms of sickness.
If I have a positive Covid test or have been exposed to Covid-19, I agree to contact The Children’s Playhouse, and to not return to interning until my quarantine has ended and I have had a negative test.
I agree to show up on time for the shifts I have committed to. If I have to cancel for any reason, I commit to contacting The Children’s Playhouse as soon as possible to let them know.
I agree not to intern while sick or intoxicated or under the influence of recreational drugs.
I verify that I have not been convicted of any crime listed as a disqualifying offense in Disqualifying Offenses for Playhouse Volunteers (including, but not limited to, all sex offenses, all felony and misdemeanor violence, and all crimes against children) and that I will immediately disclose to the executive director or her designee any and all criminal investigation or conviction in which I am involved. I understand that failure to immediately disclose such an investigation or conviction is grounds for immediate bar from volunteering with The Children’s Playhouse.

The Children’s Playhouse: Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form

This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “release”) executed on Date* (date) by First Name* Last Name* (Volunteer’s name,“Volunteer”) releases The Children’s Playhouse, (“The Children's Playhouse”), a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina and each of its directors, officers, employees, and agents.

The Volunteer desires to provide volunteer services for The Children's Playhouse and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer. Volunteer understands that the scope of Volunteer’s relationship with The Children's Playhouse is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by Volunteer; that The Children's Playhouse will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to Volunteer; and that Volunteer is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of Volunteer’s services to The Children's Playhouse.

1. Waiver and Release: I, the Volunteer, release and forever discharge and hold harmless The Children's Playhouse and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide to The Children's Playhouse. I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges The Children's Playhouse from any liability or claim that I may have against The Children's Playhouse with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services I provide to The Children's Playhouse or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.

2. Insurance: Further I understand that The Children's Playhouse does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of The Children's Playhouse beyond what may be offered freely by The Children's Playhouse in the event of injury or medical expenses incurred by me.

3. Medical Treatment: I hereby Release and forever discharge The Children's Playhouse from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my tenure as a volunteer with The Children's Playhouse.

4. Assumption of Risk: I understand that the services I provide to The Children's Playhouse may include activities that may be hazardous to me including, but not limited to injury or death involving inherently dangerous activities. As a volunteer, I hereby expressly assume risk of injury or harm from these activities and Release The Children's Playhouse from all liability.

5. Photographic Release: I grant and convey to The Children's Playhouse all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by The Children's Playhouse in connection with my providing volunteer services to The Children's Playhouse.

6. Other: As a volunteer, I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of North Carolina and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Release shall not be affected.

By signing below, I express my understanding and intent to enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability willingly and voluntarily.

Intern Signature*

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