2014 Adult Camp Volunteer Application

Desert Southwest Conference

The United Methodist Church

Note: All volunteers are now required to undergo an annual background check. Please be sure to fill out the form on page 3. Volunteers must be at least 4 years older than the oldest camper at camp and attend camp training. Not all volunteers who apply may be accepted.

Name: ______Phone: ______

Mailing Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Birthdate (month/day/year):______Gender: ______

Ethnicity (optional):______E-Mail: ______

Church you attend:______Are you a Member? ______

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? ______

Have you ever been charged or convicted of child or sexual abuse? ______

Are you involved in any pending litigation involving a felony or child abuse? ______

PLEASE CHECK CAMP PROGRAM(S) FOR WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED

MINGUS MOUNTAIN POTOSI PINES SOUTH

_____ Winter Camp _____ Winter Camp (Jr/Sr) (See Mingus Mountain Camps)

January 18-20 January 18-20

_____ Explorers Camp _____ Winter Camp (Elem)

June 2 -7 February 15-17

_____ Camp Discovery _____ Elementary 1 Camp (Greatest Show)

June 9 – 14 June 23-27

_____ Super Camp _____ Jr. High Camp (Get Real)

June 16 – 21 July 7-11

_____ Senior High Camp _____ Elementary 2 Camp (Space Camp)

June 30 – July 5 July 14-18

_____ Odyssey Camp _____ Sr. High Camp (Finding Your True Self)

July 7 – 12 July 21-25

_____ Elementary 3 Camp (Get a Clue)

August 4-8

Please circle position(s) of interest:

___ Dean ___ Cabin Leader ___ Program Staff

___ Nurse ___ Cabin Leader in Training Other ______

Please list any previous camping experiences you have had:

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List any experiences or training you’ve had in working with the age groups indicated:
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Please list any professional experience that you would bring to a camp staff:

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What expectations do you have for a camping experience?

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Please share a little of your faith story/journey:

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Please give pages 1 & 2 of the completed application to your pastor for a written recommendation. The pastor will return this form to the United Methodist Center. Please fill out page 3 and return directly to us.

Pastor’s Recommendation

Please tell us why this person would or wouldn’t make a good leader and role model for children at camp…

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Signature: ______

Please return to: Camping Office, United Methodist Center, 1550 E Meadowbrook, Phoenix, AZ 85014-4040

(602) 266-6956 or (800) 229-8622

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Desert Southwest Conference

The United Methodist Church

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION CONSENT

I, ______, hereby authorize The Desert Southwest Conference of the United Methodist Church and/or its agents to make an independent investigation of my background, references, character, past employment, education, criminal or police records, including those maintained by both public and private organizations and all public records for the purpose of confirming the information contained on my Volunteer Application and/or obtaining other information which may be material to my qualifications for volunteering now and, if applicable, during the tenure of my association with The Desert Southwest Conference.

I release The Desert Southwest Conference and/or its agents and any person or entity, which provides information pursuant to this authorization, from any and all liabilities, claims or lawsuits in regards to the information obtained from any and all of the above referenced sources used.

The following is my true and complete legal name and all information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge:

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Full Name (Printed)

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Maiden Name or Other Names Used

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Present Address How Long?

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City/State Zip

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Former Address How Long?

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City/State Zip

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Date of Birth Social Security Number Driver's License Number State of License

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Signature Date

Note: The Desert Southwest Conference will keep all reports, whether oral or written, strictly confidential and, except as required by law, reveal information from reports only to the volunteer or a person whose duty requires him or her to participate in the decision for the transaction for which the report was ordered.

Please return to: Camping Office, Desert Southwest Conference, 1550 E. Meadowbrook, Phoenix, AZ 85014

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