SoCal Camp Volunteer Application

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 Memorial Day weekend with us!

Volunteer applications will be accepted until April 15th, followed by interviews through early May.
The volunteer training will take place the weekend before camp.
Stay tuned for more details.

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

Personal Information

Are you interested in volunteering for California Hands & Voices in addition to Family Camp?
Date of Birth
What is your hearing status?
Gender
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Relevant Experience with Children

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

Additional Information

We have children groups ranging from age 1 to 17. What age group(s) do you feel most comfortable working with?
Do you have experience with Listening and Spoken Language?

Agreements

If selected, I agree to follow all of the following YMCA and 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 YMCA 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 $250 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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