Dear Prospective Merry Heart Children’s Camp Volunteer,

Welcome to Merry Heart Children’s Camp. Volunteering is the backbone of Merry Heart Children’s Camp. There are a few things more rewarding than helping a youth expand their boundaries and achieve things they never thought possible. Our volunteers play a large part in that process. We are excited to have you as part of the team to help youth with heart conditions.

Our goal is to provide a summer camp environment where youth are encouraged to make new friends, share experiences, and participate in sports and activities to the best of their abilities. The camp provides a safe and medically supervised camp program for youth with heart conditions from Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

The camp is a five-day, four-day camp and the dates for this year’s camp are August 18 to 22, 2019 (Sunday afternoon to Thursday morning). Volunteer staff will show up at 10:00 AM on Sunday and leave by 2 PM on Thursday. Volunteer Staff Training day, August 10, 2019, is mandatory for volunteer summer staff members.

Application Process

· Fill out the Pre-Camp Volunteer Application Form below.

· When your application and reference forms have been received, we will contact you for an interview.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at (971) 228-9074 or by email at director@merryheartchildrenscamp.org. We look forward having you as a volunteer for camp this year.

Summer Camp Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers must by 18 years of age or older at the time of camp.
Camp Counselors will need to spend the whole week.
Complete the pre-camp volunteer application form below.
- Once you have been accepted as a volunteer, complete the online CampDoc application form.
Participate in-person or Skype/Face Time interview with the camp director.
Complete criminal background check.
Provide proof of immunizations.
Attend training session(s) prior to the beginning of camp (August 10, 2019).
Have a current certification in CPR and/or first aid.
Have a current certification for concussion training (training is good for two years per our policy). Go to http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html for concussion certification.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are volunteering for a nursing or medical provider Position. you will need to be employed by OHSU-Doernbecher Children’s Hospital or Randall Children’s Hospital.

Pre-Camp Volunteer Application Form

Please complete the form below

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Best Contact Telephone Number

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Email Address

Date of Birth

YYYY

Gender Identity

Ethnicity

Are you a new or returning camp volunteer?

Volunteer Position Desired - First Choice

*Must be employed by Doernbecher Children's Hospital or Randall Children's Hospital.

Volunteer Position Desired - Second Choice

*Must be employed by Doernbecher Children's Hospital or Randall Children's Hospital.

Can you perform the essential functions of the job for which you are volunteering?

Please list any professional certifications (nursing, teaching, first aid, CPR, lifeguard, etc):

Please give a brief biographical sketch, including specialized training in camping, and experience or training in other fields, which might have a bearing on the position for which you are volunteering:

Who is your employer or where are you going to school?

Volunteer/Community Service Experience:

Please describe any volunteer/community service experience.

Describe your motivation for wanting to volunteer at Merry Heart Children's Camp.

Describe your exposure to youth with cardiac or other medical conditions.

Describe how you would like to contribute to the lives of youth with heart conditions at camp.

Describe your understanding of school age youth ages 9 – 14 years old, i.e., their interests, challenges and motivations.

What outdoor/overnight camp participation have you had in the past?

What skills or talents could you bring to Merry Heart Children's Camp?

How much time do you have to contribute to camp? Please be as specific as possible.

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

First Reference

Please fill in information below for three individuals, including one relative, having knowledge of your character, experience, work habits and ability.

First Reference Name

First Name

Last Name

Relationship of First Reference

First Reference Best Contact Telephone Number

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First Reference Email

Second Reference

Please fill in information below for three individuals, including one relative, having knowledge of your character, experience, work habits and ability.

Second Reference Name

First Name

Last Name

Relationship of Second Reference

Second Reference Best Contact Telephone Number

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Second Reference Email

Third Reference

Please fill in information below for three individuals, including one relative, having knowledge of your character, experience, work habits and ability.

Third Reference Name

First Name

Last Name

Relationship of Third Reference

Third Reference Best Contact Telephone Number

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Third Reference Email

PLEASE NOTE: If you are volunteering for a nursing or medical provider Position. you will need to be employed by OHSU-Doernbecher Children’s Hospital or Randall Children’s Hospital.

Pre-Camp Volunteer Application Form

Please complete the form below