We Appreciate Your Willingness to Serve at Camp

TEEN CAMP VOLUNTEERS,

We are gearing up for a great Teen Camp July 15-19, 2013 at Camp Scottsville. Thank you ahead of time for your interest and assistance in making it a life-changing week for our teens!

Two items of note regarding Teen Camp Volunteers/Counselors: o Each church with students attending Teen Camp must send at least one adult counselor along with them. We believe that when adults accompany teens to camp there is a shared experience and the opportunity for growth and discipleship between students and adult(s) that can continue long after camp is over.

o There is a strict policy regarding background screening of volunteer staff. The purpose is simply to provide the most secure and safe environment for the youth that come to our camp seeking a life-changing experience with God. For Teen Camp, all volunteers must be at least 22 years old or a college graduate with exceptions for church staff or camp director’s recommendation.

What does a Teen Camp Volunteer/Counselor do? The main role is to build relationships with the teens from the local church in order to serve as a spiritual guide during the week and beyond. Counselors will serve primarily as dorm room or cabin leaders for a gender specific group of students as well as a small group leader with teens from their local church. During the day counselors will have the opportunity to choose how they are involved in the daytime activities such as pool/lake watch, service project leader/assistance, discipleship activity assistance, games/activities assistance.

For those interested in becoming a Teen Camp Volunteer/Counselor… o Complete the following Volunteer Application and return it by the deadline (July 1). o Ask your Pastor to complete the Pastoral Recommendation and return it by the deadline (July 1). o Once your application has been received and reviewed you will be contacted by the Camp Director. o Once accepted please plan to meet with the camp director for orientation at 5:00 p.m. on the first day of camp.

If you have any questions about this process or serving as a volunteer please contact me. I’m already praying for a great week of camp and I trust you will join me in doing the same.

May God bless you abundantly for your willingness to serve Him and our teens!

Investing in the lives of youth,

Justin Pickard Dallas NYI President 972.223.8300 [email protected] www.dallasnyi.org

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I. Personal Information Name: ______Email Address: ______Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______Address: ______State: ______Zip: ______Home Church______How long attended______Driver’s License #______State______Social Security # ______Race ______Gender ______DOB ___/___/19___ State of Birth _____ Maiden Name ______AKA’s ______

**Important: Please attach a photocopy of a current driver’s license or other photo I.D.**

Are you currently under investigation by or have you ever been reported to Child Protective Services (or any equivalent department/agency in any jurisdiction) for child abuse, neglect or any criminal activity involving a minor? ______If yes, please explain on a separate sheet of paper, including date, jurisdiction and details.

Have you ever been charged with or accused of sexual harassment? ______If yes, please explain on a separate sheet of paper, including date, and details.

II. Criminal Records Request Release I certify that the information I have provided is true. I authorize the release of such information as may be necessary to verify the information I have provided. I release and hold harmless from all liability any individual or entity requesting or supplying information with respect to my application for volunteer work.

Applicant Signature: ______Date: ______

III. Previous Camp Experience Camp Position Date ______IV. Personal Testimony - Why do you want to volunteer as a counselor at Teen Camp? ______o Applications and Pastor Recommendations must be mailed/faxed to the director by July 1st o Counselor Orientation for Teen Camp volunteers will be at 5:00 p.m. the first day of camp

MAIL APPLICATION TO: Justin Pickard 825 N. Cockrell Hill Rd..DeSoto, TX 75115 FAX APPLICATION TO: Justin Pickard - (972) 223-8354

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Pastor: Please answer the following accurately and frankly. If you do not know this applicant, please consult someone who is involved with them in the ministry of your church. All remarks will remain confidential. Thank you!

Information Applicant Name: ______Church: ______

Pastor’s Name: ______Pastor Phone: ______

Pastor’s Perspective Is the applicant a member of your church? ______Since? ______

Please describe your observations of the applicant interacting with youth. ______

What strengths would this applicant bring to this camp? ______

What difficulties might the applicant have in fulfilling his/her duties? ______

Are you willing, without reservation, for your child (or any other child for whom you are responsible) to be under the applicant’s sole supervision?______

Do you know of any reason why this person should not be considered for this position? ______

______Pastor’s Signature Date

Applications and Pastor Recommendations must be mailed/faxed by June 1st

MAIL RECOMMENDATION TO: Justin Pickard 825 N. Cockrell Hill Rd..DeSoto, TX 75115

FAX RECOMMENDATION TO: Justin Pickard - (972) 223-8354

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