Survey - 2024 Summer Camp Counselor Volunteer Application - Humane Society of Missouri

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Camp Counselor - Please tell us about YOU! Please have the CAMP COUNSELOR fill this out!


*	First Name: Required
*	Last Name: Required
*	Email: Required
*	Street 1: Required
	Street 2:
*	City: Required
*	State / Province: Required
*	ZIP / Postal Code: Required
*	Phone Number: Required
*	Date of Birth: Required	Date of Birth:
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2.

Question - Not Required - Do you have a preferred pronoun?

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

3.

Question - Not Required - Do you have a nickname you would prefer?

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

*4.

Question - Required - Please list any allergies, medical conditions, IEPs, or any unique needs we should be aware of, or type NONE.

*5.

Question - Required - Please enter T-shirt size:

*6.

Question - Required - Are you available on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 9am-3pm for the required Camp Counselor Orientation taking place at our headquarters building at 1201 Macklind Ave?

*7.

Question - Required - Please explain your reason(s) for choosing to volunteer in the education department at the Humane Society of Missouri (besides loving animals).

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

*8.

Question - Required - What personal strengths do you have that you hope to contribute to your volunteer experience?

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

*9.

Question - Required - Which particular animal issue do you feel most strongly about and why? (Puppy mills, dog fighting, pet overpopulation, the plight of chained dogs, the plight of stray animals, animal abuse, etc.)

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

*10.

Question - Required - What do you enjoy most about interacting with children?

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

*11.

Question - Required - What is one way you think you can help homeless animals (in addition to volunteering as a summer program counselor)?

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

*12.

Question - Required - Please tell us about your very first memory of feeling empathy for an animal?

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

*13.

Question - Required - Do you share your home with pets? If so, what kind of pets and what are their names?

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

*14.

Question - Required - Do you feel people can be taught to be caring towards other people and animals?

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

*15.

Question - Required - Please tell us about a time that you experienced a challenge or conflict with another job or employer, volunteer situation and how you handled it.

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

*16.

Question - Required - We want to learn about YOU! What would you like us to know about you? What are your activities, hobbies, interests, books, movies, etc.?

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

We would like each counselor to be immersed in at least 2 full weeks of camp. Please let us know your availability.

*17.

Question - Required - Week-long Kids for Critters Camps are offered (9am-3pm Mon-Fri) this summer, and we would need you to be available from 8:30am-3:30pm each day of the week for the chosen camp. On the week-long camp(s) are you available. (Minimum 2 weeks, we would prefer 3 weeks).
Please make between 2 and 7 selections from the choices below.

	Week 1 June 10-14 (Ages 6-8)
	Week 2 June 24-28 (Ages 9-11)
	Week 3 July 8-12 (Ages 12-14)
	Week 4 July 15-19 (Ages 6-8)
	Week 5 July 22-26 (Ages 9-11)
	Week 6 July 29-Aug 2 (Ages 12-14)
	Week 7 Aug 5-9 (Ages 9-11)

We will also be offering After Camp Care from 3-5pm during these week-long camps above. Please choose at least (3) days when you will be available. Activities will include Moooovie Matinee (Animal-style), our Shelter Buddies Reading Program (reading to shelter pets) and crafts.

*18.

Question - Required - Please enter the days you are available for aftercare. Aftercare is from 3-5pm. Please enter at least 1 day each week you are volunteering.

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

In return for being allowed to participate at the Humane Society of Missouri, I release and agree not-to-sue the Humane Society of Missouri, its employees, sub-contractors, sponsors and affiliates from all present and future claims that may be made by me, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death arising as a result of my participation and caused by the ordinary negligence of the parties listed above, wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur. I understand and agree that those listed above are not responsible for any injury or property damage arising out of my participation, even if caused by their ordinary negligence. I understand that my participation involves certain risks, including, but not limited to, serious injury and death. I am voluntarily participating at the Humane Society of Missouri with knowledge of the danger involved and agree to accept all risks of participation and all related activities. I agree to let the parties use my name, likeness, and demographic information free of charge in any manner for any purpose. I understand that this document is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state of Missouri and agree that if any portion of this Agreement is invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect. I further agree that any legal proceedings related to this waiver will take place in St. Louis, Missouri.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT

I hereby give and grant to the Humane Society of Missouri, its employees, nominees, agents, successors and assigns, unlimited authorization, consent and permission to publish, republish, reproduce, distribute and, in any other manner, to use, any and all information about participant (excluding medical information) and any and all reproductions of their likeness (photographic or otherwise) and of their voice, whether or not related to any affiliation or association with the Humane Society of Missouri, and with or without the use or disclosure of participants name. I understand and agree that the authorizations, consents and permissions contained herein are given voluntarily and with the full understanding that no compensation or other payment of any kind will be paid to participant or to any other person for any of the agreements contained herein or for the exercise or use by the Humane Society of Missouri of any of the authorizations, consents or permissions granted in this Waiver and Release of Liability Authorization and Consent. I am of legal age and am freely signing this agreement on behalf of myself. I have read this form and understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal right and remedies on behalf of myself, my family, estate, heirs, and/or assigns. I hereby consent and agree to the foregoing Waiver and Release of Liability Authorization and Consent for myself and I hereby give and grant the Humane Society of Missouri the authorizations, consents and permissions stated in the foregoing Waiver and Release of Liability Authorization and Consent, upon the terms and conditions stated therein.

*19.

Question - Required - By submitting my application, I understand that acceptance into the Humane Society of Missouri's Teen Volunteer program is not guaranteed. I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of the foregoing release.

Parent or Legal Guardian of Teen Volunteers Younger Than 18 years of age

I am the parent/legal guardian of the participant. I am of legal age and am freely signing this Waiver and Release of Liability Authorization and Consent on behalf of the participant. I hereby give my consent to allow participant to volunteer for the Humane Society of Missouri. I have read this form and fully understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and remedies on behalf of myself, the participant, and his/her family, estate, heirs, and/or assigns. As parent/legal guardian of the participant, for myself and for and on behalf of said participant, I hereby consent and agree to the forgoing Wavier and Release of Liability Authorization and Consent, and for myself and for and on behalf of said participant, I hereby give and grant the Humane Society of Missouri the authorizations, consents and permissions stated in the foregoing Wavier and Release of Liability Authorization and Consent, upon the terms and conditions stated therein.

*20.

Question - Required - I, the parent/guardian of applicant, give my consent to allow applicant to volunteer for the Humane Society of Missouri

*21.

Question - Required - Name and Phone Number of Parent/Guardian

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

*22.

Question - Required - Please enter Camp Counselors Cell Phone no:

*23.

Question - Required - How did you hear about this volunteer opportunity?