2014 Salem Acres Volunteer Application

This Application is for volunteers who are looking to come and serve at Salem Acres for 2 weeks or less.

We are excited that you would like to partner with us in ministry in 2014! In order to ensure that you are well-prepared for your ministry at Salem Acres, all Staff and Volunteers must participate in at least one On-Site Staff Training Weekend at Salem Acres (choose your date below). In addition, please download your reference forms from our website before you continue and request a police check (if you are over 18 years of age) and have not submitted one to Salem Acres in the past 3 years.

Please choose the Staff Training Weekend that you will participate in.

May 23-25, 2014 - On-Site Staff Training Weekend
June 27-29, 2014 - On-Site Staff Training Weekend

References

Please have a church elder or pastor download the reference form from our website and fill it out. Once completed, please email them to the volunteer coordinator at least two weeks prior to your On-Site Staff Training Weekend. If you are older than 18 years, and have not submitted a Police Check in the last three years, please contact the volunteer coordinator and have a signed "Criminal Record Check" letter sent to you. This letter is to be taken to your local Police Department to obtain a Criminal Record Check. Police Checks can take up to 3 months to process, so please request them early.

1. 2014 Salem Acres Volunteer Reference Form

2. Police Check (if you are over the age of 18)

3. Other

Personal Background

First Name

Last Name

Date of birth

Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Other Phone Number

Email Address

Street Address

City/Town

Province

Postal Code

1. What level of schooling have you completed?

MEDICAL INFORMATION:

Provincial Health Care#

NEW POLICY: We will no longer be stocking medication for minors. Please provide any medications (including Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc) for your child that you anticipate they may need while at camp in a resealable bag with the Child's Name, Parent/Guardian Name and Emergency Phone Number. All medications in this bag must be in the original packaging with appropriate dosage for their age/size. Dosage other than what is recommended on the packaging must be indicated in writing, signed by the parent/guardian and included in the bag. We are no longer able to administer ANY medication to your child that is not in this bag.

If any medication is taken on a regular or semi-regular basis, the parent/guardian is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate medication is sent with the volunteer. ALL medication is to be given to the camp nurse with written instructions upon arrival at camp. Medication of any kind is NOT permitted to stay with the volunteer while they are at Salem Acres. All medication should be picked up from the camp nurse by a parent/guardian on the last day of camp when you come to collect your child.

Allergies:Do you have have any allergies or have you ever reacted to any animals, foods, medications, environmental products or anything else? If yes, please describe the reaction and how you treat the allergies at home. Do you use antihistamines? If so, how often?

2. Present Occupation

3. Other work experience

4. Hobbies and personal interests

5. Do you have a physical, mental or emotional limitation that would affect your ability to participate in activities?

6. Do you have a criminal record? If so, explain.

7. T-shirt size

Youth Small

Youth Medium

Youth Large

Adult Small

Adult Medium

Adult Large

Adult X-Large

Spiritual Background

1. Describe in a paragraph when and how you became a Christian. Include why you think you need God's salvation.

2. One of the Biblical phrases that describe Christians is "following the Lord Jesus Christ". What difference has being a follower of Jesus Christ made in your life? Describe how your life is different from the life of a person who doesn’t know the Lord.

3. Tell us about your experience in Christian outreach work. Have you taught Sunday School, given Gospel presentations, participated in short term missions, helped in an outreach, a VBS, youth group leader or any other means of presenting the Gospel?

4. What are your strengths as a Christian?

5. In what areas of your Christian walk do you need the most support?

6. How confident are you in communicating the Good News to others? Please tell us how you could communicate to others that they need to be saved.

7. Our devotional life is an important part of our Christianity. How do you spend your "quiet time"? How often do you have a devotional time with God?

8. What are the most important things a young person should know about God and the Gospel?

9. In which camps would you like to volunteer at Salem Acres this summer?

Sr Teen Camp (Ages 16-18): Jun 29-July 4
Kids Kamp I (Ages 7 - 10): July 6-11
Girls Camp (Ages 11-13): July 13-18
Boys Adventure Camp (Ages 11 -13): July 20-25
Jr Teen Camp (Ages 13-15): July 27-Aug 1
Family Camp (all ages): Aug 1-4
Kids Kamp II (Ages 7 - 10): Aug 10-15
Timothy Project (ages 14-18): Aug 24-29
Other (Please add additional information below)

If you chose "Other" above, please tell us how/when you would lke to serve at Salem Acres this summer.

10. In what area(s) would you be willing to serve (i.e. cabin leader, kitchen, activities, maintenance)?

Camp Experience

1. Have you been a camper yourself? When and where?

2. Describe any experience as a camp worker.

3. Describe any leadership positions you have held.

4. Do you have particular interests in areas related to camp life?

5. Are you qualified and interested in leading campers in this area? List any qualifications and certificates you have earned. Indicate if you are willing to teach or assist in these areas.

6. Do you have any first aid qualifications? If yes please list them and upload any certificates.

Statement of Faith

~ We cherish the Bible; it is the complete and reliable revelation of God to humankind, relevant to our life and future.

~ We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

~ We follow the Lord Jesus Christ; He, as both God and man, stepped into human history dealing decisively with our issues of purpose, sin, and death.

~ We trust that Jesus Christ died for our sins, and He, by rising from the dead, gives eternal life to all who believe in Him.

~ We love all people; each person is uniquely created in the image and likeness of God, is to be highly valued, and will exist forever.

~ Through willing obedience, we believe our ultimate goal is to bring glory to God through Jesus Christ and to enjoy Him forever.

~ We are committed to applying the principles from the life of Jesus Christ and from the Bible, as a whole, to our everyday lives.

~ Our purpose, in the words of Jesus, is to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind...and to love your neighbour as yourself."

Do you agree with our Statement of Faith ?

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Do you have any questions for us?

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