Camp CoHoLo
Children's Cancer Camps of Nebraska
PO Box 24466
Omaha, NE 68124
www.campcoholo.com

 
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Dear Prospective CoHoLo Counselor,

It has come to our attention that you may be interested in being a volunteer counselor for Camp CoHoLo this summer. In order to accommodate the increasing number of campers, we will be holding two separate camp sessions.

Session I- Sunday, July 18 through Wednesday, July 21
(Campers ages 6-11 years old.

Session II- Wednesday, July 21 through Sunday, July 25
(Campers ages 12-17 years old)

As Chairperson of the Staffing Committee I am accepting applications and am working on a schedule for volunteer counselors this summer. I will need you to fill out the enclosed application and scheduling forms.

To develop continuity in our staff, we are looking for full-time counselors for each session. If you are unable to be a full-time volunteer and would like to help with special events please let me know.  

Please be advised the following application process is required:

1) Background checks will be conducted.
2) Personal interviews will be conducted with ALL NEW Camp CoHoLo counselors.
3) Two written personal references MUST be filled out and returned by the deadline date (March 31, 2010).
4) ALL Counselors MUST attend a mandatory training meeting to be held on Saturday, July 17th. (Further information will be given to you at your interview.)

If you are interested, please fill out the application below by March 31, 2010.  You must also complete and submit the forms in steps 2 and 3 found at the end of the application by March 31st.  After that date you will be contacted about your interview.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or write your questions on the application and I will get the answers for you. 

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,


Jenny Loges
Staffing Chairman
Phone: (402) 426-3625
E-mail: coholostaffing@cox.net

 
Camp CoHoLo Volunteer Counselor Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. Attend mandatory training session.
2. Be responsible for any/all information imparted through the mail or at camp (ex: staff handbooks, training information, counselor meetings)
3. Share leadership responsibilities of the cabin/program group as delegated by the group leader.
4. Know each child in your cabin/ program group, helping them to get the most out of their stay at camp. Help the children to appreciate and accept each other and learn new skills that will add to their competence and security.
5. Be aware of health and physical well-being of the campers and report any concerns to the program group leader.
6. Participate in all camp activities, as assigned, sharing the leadership role and responsibility at camp functions.
7. Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the camp management staff.


QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share good times with them.
2. Enjoyment of out-of-door living and adaptability to camp program.
3. Acceptance of all people and the ability to live and work with all races, creeds, colors, sexes and national origins.
4. Good physical condition, abundant energy and sense of humor.
5. Demonstrated ability to meet emergencies with good judgment.
6. Demonstrated ability to teach.
7. Demonstrated leadership ability.
8. Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

POLICY ON DRUGS AND/OR ALCOHOL, AND OR INCIDENTAL PARAPHERNAILIA:

IF ANY COUNSELOR SHALL HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION ANY ILLEGAL DRUGS OR RELATED PARAPHERNALIA, SUCH AS POSSESSION OR USE SHALL BE CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF POSITION. IF ANY COUNSELOR IS USING ALCOHOL OR UNLAWFULLY USING ANY PRESCRIPTION OR NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUG WHILE ASSOCIATED WITH CAMP CoHoLo, THEY WILL BE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL.
Application (rather download it? scroll down to the bottom)
step 1 ( * denotes required information )
demographics
*name:
social security number:
*date of birth:
*address:
*city:
*state:
*zip code:
 
*home phone:
work phone:
*e-mail address:
 
emergency contact
*name:
*address:
*relationship:
*phone number:
 
previous work experience
as a volunteer:
other experience:
 
training
education and/or special training:
any certified first aid, CPR, or lifesaving training (must be current):
any special hobbies, musical skills or interests you would like to utilize as a volunteer:
do you have your own personal medical malpractice insurance?
 
references
please list 2 personal references other than relatives, one whom has known you at least 2 years.
*name:
*address:
*phone number:
 
*name:
*address:
*phone number:
 
Are you applying to be a: (Please check one) CIT (18-20 years old & a past camper)
 Counselor (21 years old or older)
 
scheduling
*what age group would you prefer working with? 6-11 years
 12-17 years
 
If my first choice is not available I would be willing to work the other session.
If I am not able to be a counselor either session of camp, I would still be willing to help during specific camp activities (date/times to be determined closer to camp):
 
misc
size of shirt you wear:
 
where did you learn about Camp CoHoLo?
 
please include a short biographical essay of yourself and tell why you are interested in volunteering for Camp CoHoLo:
 
questions or comments?
 
step 2
In addition to the form above you must print, fill out, sign and return the following pdf forms :  Contract and a background check release form;    Nebraska central registry form
step 3
Print out 2 copies or email a copy of the Personal reference form to the references you listed above.
step 4
After you complete the steps above click on the submit button to send the application. If you would like a copy for your records click the print button in your web browser.
 
Download the Application
Click here to download the application. [doc]