NoCal Camp Volunteer Application – California Hands & Voices

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Family Camp. Our volunteers are very important to the success of camp. Each year we are inspired and thrilled by the number of passionate people who want to spend their weekend with us!

This Year’s Camp is September 6- 8 2024

Important Notes:

Volunteer applications will be accepted until we have filled our needs, followed by interviews.
The volunteer training will take place – TBD. Stay tuned for more details.
Arrive to camp by 3:00pm Friday and leave around 2pm Sunday, after we clean up.

Learn more about our organization by watching this video at your convenience.

Volunteers attend camp for free and receive a free T-shirt.

Volunteer Application

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Contact Information

Name

First

Last

Phone

I agree to have my contact information included on the camp attendee roster

Address

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

County

Personal Information

How did you hear about Family Camp?

Are you interested in volunteering for California Hands & Voices in addition to Family Camp?

Yes, I’d love to help
No, I prefer to focus on camp

Do you have any CPR or other medical certifications/training? If you do, please explain briefly:

T-shirt Size

Date of Birth

Why do you want to be a volunteer? What personal qualities will aid you in working within the Family Camp children's program?

Upload resume (optional)

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Relevant Experience with Children

What experience do you have working with children? Please list with the most recent first:

Do you work professionally with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children/adults OR are you currently in college studying to work in the field?

Do you have experience working with Deaf Plus children / Hearing children with Special Needs*?

* Children with additional diagnoses or needs

CAH&V Mission

California Hands & Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in a respectful and non- judgmental manner regarding language opportunities, communication tools or educational approaches

Please tell us, in your own words, what our mission (in part) means to you:

Additional Information

Why are the selected age group(s) most comfortable for you?

How proficient are you in American Sign Language?

Do you have experience with Listening and Spoken Language?

Please explain your ASL / LSL experience:

What would you do if one of our campers refused to do an activity?

If you notice a couple of cliques forming among some of the campers in a group, how would you address this to ensure every camper felt included?

Agreements

If selected, I agree to follow all of the following Family Camp rules:

Arrive to camp by 1:00pm Friday and leave around 1:30pm, after we clean up.
Be flexible with group assignments, changing as needed when asked by camp director.
Know my group’s head count at all times and campers assigned to my group.
Adhere to schedules and planned activities of the camp.
Maintain safety, both physically and emotionally, at all times.
Exemplify “family friendly” behavior at all times.
Use inclusive language at all times regarding language/technology use or not.
Maintain a professional relationship with all volunteers, families, and staff.
Assist in providing an environment where children can be creative, learn new and various activities, and grow as social beings.

I agree to all of the above rules:

Final Comments

Thank you for applying! Family Camp would not be possible without our fantastic volunteers. Our Volunteer Coordinator will contact applicants to set up an interview.

CAH&V covers the registration fee for each volunteer.

If you would like to make a donation today, please click ‘Yes’ below. Any donation you make goes to cover the cost of your registration and/or can help sponsor a family to attend camp.

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