The following volunteer position has direct contact with youth.
To
protect the youth we serve, all adult volunteers working directly with youth
must fill out a Volunteer Questionnaire and agree to a police background
check before working with any youth in a Camptown program.
Trip Mentors Requirements
A Trip Mentor serves as an adult role model on a Camptown adventure. Mentors
will be involved with the adventure from the beginning training classes through
the post-trip celebration. To be considered for a Trip Mentor, volunteers
must:
- Have a passion for helping youth in need and willing to work with youth from a wide array of backgrounds including youth with physical, mental and emotional disorders, youth with behavior problems and adjudicated youth.
- Be 21 years of age or older (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis
for individuals 18-20).
- Be physically fit. Our adventures can include hiking in rough terrain and in all kinds of weather conditions. Trip Mentors should be in good enough physical condition to complete the scheduled program.
- Complete a Camptown Volunteer Application (PDF) and Camptown
Consent,
Release and Assumption of Risk (PDF).
- Successfully complete a criminal background check.
2011 Trip Mentor Opportunities
| Date |
Description |
Location |
Notes |
| February 16th |
Volunteer Orientation |
Camptown Office |
|
| February 19th |
First Aid & CPR |
Camptown Office |
|
| April 30th |
3rd-8th Grade Day Hike |
TBD |
|
| May 3rd |
6th Grade Day Hike |
TBD |
|
| June 1st |
Day Camp Training |
Camptown Office |
|
| June 13th - 17th |
Natural Wonders Day Camp |
Fort Benjamin Harrison |
Join us for one day or more |
| June 27th-July 1st |
Backpacking |
Big South Fork, TN |
Court program |
| July 11th-15th |
Backpacking |
Big South Fork, TN |
Court program |
| July 18th -22nd |
Natural Wonders Day Camp |
Fort Benjamin Harrison |
Join us for one day or more |
| August 1st-5th |
Backpacking |
Big South Fork, TN |
Court program |
If you are interested in helping
as a Camptown Trip Mentor, please complete the Camptown
Volunteer Application (PDF),
Camptown Consent,
Release and Assumption of Risk (PDF) and return to us by FAX or mail.
If you are interested in volunteering in any other capacity or have any questions,
please contact Don Schafer at don.schafer@camptown.net.
We look forward to you
joining us in our mission to lead youth to a better path.
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