Volunteer Application for Camp Wieser

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VOLUNTEER APPLICATION 2025

CAMP WIESER
A Program of The Me-One Foundation

Serving as a volunteer for Camp Wieser is one of most rewarding experiences you will ever have. Over the weekend, Volunteers give 100% of their time and attention to helping 35 deserving families make lasting memories together. It’s a lot of work, but it can be life-changing! So if you are ready to share your time and skills to help make camp really magical, submit this form and our Volunteer Coordinator will try to find the ideal role for you at camp.

Camp dates and times for volunteers are 11:00 am on Friday, September 12th through late afternoon on Sunday, September 14th. The camp’s location is Mission Springs Conference Center in Scotts Valley, California.

Please Note: Volunteer lodging is often accessed via stairs and most rooms have a combination of beds and bunk beds. We will try to assign you to a room that is accessible, but cannot guarantee it. Mission Springs is currently refurbishing their rooms to make many of them ADA compliant. However, at this time, very few rooms are fully ADA compliant. Also please be aware that most volunteers put in a lot of walking – well over 10,000 steps a day and some of that is on a moderate incline. Get a sense of the size of the campus and the distances between the volunteers’ sleeping cabins (Fir, Pine, Hemlock or Oak) and the Dining Hall, by viewing this map of Mission Springs.

All applications for volunteers will be reviewed and considered by our selection committee. Selection of applicants for each camp session is solely within the discretion of the selection committee. Due to liability and safety reasons, we may need to research background information on applicants. Please know we mean no invasion of privacy; we mean only to protect our campers. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.

When you have filled out the form and click “Yes, Sign Me Up” you will be redirected to a new page. On that new page you’ll be given an opportunity to donate toward your meals and lodging at Camp. It’s optional, but much appreciated.

2025 Camp Wieser Volunteer Application

Camp Wieser takes place September 12-14, 2025 at Mission Springs Camp and Conference Center in Scotts Valley. In this application, you will select whether to volunteer in the Serenity Spa or for General Services, which includes construction, Family Hosting, Wieser Warriors, or pinch hitting wherever you are needed. More information will be provided once your application is approved. THANK YOU!

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Name*

First Last

Preferred name for your lanyard (nickname)

Preferred Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Date of Birth – You must be 18 years of age or older to serve as a volunteer*

Month

Day

Year

First Time Volunteering at Camp Wieser?*

Yes

Preferred Phone #*

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

T Shirt Size (Adult)*

Note: If you volunteered at a prior Camp Wieser and you still have those T Shirts, please select the first option.

I will bring T Shirts from prior Camp Wieser (preferred)

2XL

3XL

4XL

5XL

Gender*

Occupation*

Do you speak languages other than English? Please indicate which ones and your proficiency.*

Driver's License Number, State of Issue and Expiration Date*

This is required if you are expected to drive a vehicle on the Camp premises during Camp Wieser.

Emergency Contact, Relationship and Phone Number*

I am applying to volunteer for:*

Spa Services

General Support Services

Check All Areas of Interest

Construction/Setup volunteers might be asked to arrive on Thursday, September 12th.

Family Host

Construction – Setup and Teardown

Wieser Warrior

Other – Please Specify

Other Areas of General Services

Areas of Interest for Spa Services – Check all that apply*

We will try but cannot assure placement in your preferred area.

Massage Therapist

Esthetician

Manicure/Pedicure

Hair styling/cutting

Makeup

Other – Please describe

Other Areas of Spa Services

Are you licensed in any of the above areas of Spa Services?

If you are, please provide details and your license or certification information. Massage Therapists, please include your ABMPP or AMTA number.

Tell us about your previous volunteering experiences*

Please include the organizations and positions held, the dates, location, a supervisor’s name and phone number.

Please list at least one personal reference.*

Include their name, relationship, years known, city, state and phone number.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation?*

Yes

If you answered "yes please explain*

Do you have any special training (i.e. CPR or First Aid)*

Yes

If Yes, please describe*

Do you have any allergies or are you on any medications?*

Yes

If Yes, please describe*

Do you have special dietary needs? We will do all we can to meet your needs. However, in some cases, you may be asked to bring your own special food if we are unable to provide.*

Yes

If Yes, please describe*

How did you first hear about Camp Wieser?*

Even if you are a returning Volunteer, we’d love to know how you heard about Camp.

Why do you want to volunteer at Camp Wieser?*

We’d love to know what inspires you to do this for our Campers and Guests.

Do you need lodging at Camp Wieser?*

Yes, please

No, thanks

Please indicate your understanding regarding your lodging.*

I understand that not all of Mission Springs lodging is ADA compliant and that I may need to sleep in a top bunk. I also understand that Mission Springs is in the Santa Cruz mountains and getting to my lodging will involve a lot of walking with inclines and declines along the way.

I understand.

Cabin / Bunkmate / Roommate Request

In an effort to keep our volunteer costs at a minimum and to maximize the available lodging you will be assigned lodging with other volunteers of your same gender preference. Your roommate may be someone you do not know. We do our best to honor roommate requests, but cannot guarantee it. A $10 refundable room key will be required upon check-in. Please be sure to bring cash with you for this deposit. Your deposit will be returned when you turn in your room key Sunday morning before Closing Ceremony. Mission Springs charges the Foundation $10.00 for each lost key.

Authorization for Background Check*

Authorization for Background Check
I understand and agree that this authorization serves as an on-going authorization for The Me-One Foundation to investigate the above information as well as to obtain any further background information and reports (such as criminal and court records) for employment/volunteer purposes relative to any assignment I may be applying for or already have as a The Me-One Foundation Volunteer/Staff Member. By agreeing below, I represent that the afore-mentioned information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I provide permission for Camp Wieser, The Me-One Foundation or appropriate representatives thereof to research this information. Should information be found to be false, I understand and agree that it is grounds for denial of a position, and/or immediate termination and/or removal from camp or The Me-One Foundation property. Should any of the above information change, I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the appropriate representative of Camp Wieser/The Me-One Foundation (in a timely manner prior to any volunteer functioning). Lastly, I understand that the position I am applying for is strictly a voluntary position with no financial compensation unless clearly stated otherwise. Note: Submission of this application does not assure acceptance as a The Me-One Foundation volunteer.

I have read and consent to the Authorization for Background Check

Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention Policy*

Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention Policy

The Me-One Foundation, Inc. prohibits and does not tolerate sexual abuse or misconduct in the workplace or during any organization-related activity. The Me-One Foundation, Inc. provides procedures for employees, volunteers, board members or any other victims of sexual abuse or misconduct to report such acts. Those reasonably suspected or believed to have committed sexual abuse or misconduct will be appropriately disciplined, up to and including termination of employment or membership, as well as criminally prosecuted. No employee, volunteer, board member or other person, regardless of his or her title or position has the authority to commit or allow sexual abuse or misconduct.
Definitions and Examples
The following definitions or examples of sexual abuse, misconduct or harassment, may apply to any and/or all of the following persons – employees, volunteers or other third-parties.
Sexual abuse or misconduct may include, but is not limited to:
• Child sexual abuse – any sexual activity, involvement or attempt of sexual contact with a person who is a minor (under 18 years old) where consent is not or cannot be given.
• Sexual activity with another who is legally incompetent or otherwise unable to give consent.
• Physical assaults or violence, such as rape, sexual battery, abuse, molestation or any attempt to commit such acts.
• Unwanted and intentional physical conduct that is sexual in nature, such as touching, pinching, patting, brushing, massaging someone’s neck or shoulders and/or pulling against another’s body or clothes.
• Material such as pornographic or sexually explicit images, posters, calendars or objects.
• Unwelcome and inappropriate sexual activities, advances, comments, innuendoes, bullying, jokes, gestures, electronic communications or messages (e.g. email, text, social media, voicemail), exploitation, exposure, leering, stalking or invasion of sexual privacy.
• A sexually hostile environment characterized as comments or conduct that unreasonably interferes with one’s work performance or ability to do the job or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
• Direct or implied threats that submission to sexual advances will be a condition of employment or affiliation with the organization.
Reporting Procedure
Immediately report suspected sexual abuse or misconduct to any Me-One Foundation Board Member. It is not required to directly confront the person who is the source of the report, question or complaint before notifying any of the individuals listed. The Me-One Foundation will take every reasonable measure to ensure that those named in complaint of misconduct, or are too closely associated with those involved in the complaint, will not be part of the investigative team.

Anti-retaliation and False Allegations
The Me-One Foundation, Inc. prohibits retaliation made against any employee, volunteer, board member or other person who lodges a good faith complaint of sexual abuse or misconduct or who participates in any related investigation. Making knowingly false or malicious accusations of sexual abuse or misconduct can have serious consequences for those who are wrongly accused. The Me-One Foundation prohibits making false or malicious sexual misconduct allegations, as well as deliberately providing false information during an investigation. Anyone who violates this rule is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or membership and criminal prosecution.
Investigation and Follow-up
The Me-One Foundation, Inc. will take all allegations of sexual abuse or misconduct seriously and will promptly, thoroughly and equitably investigate whether misconduct has taken place. The organization may utilize an outside third-party to conduct an investigation of misconduct. The Me-One Foundation, Inc. will cooperate fully with any investigation conducted by law enforcement or other regulatory/protective services agencies. The Me-One Foundation, Inc. make every reasonable effort to keep the matters involved in the allegation as confidential as possible while still allowing for a prompt and thorough investigation.
Reporting to Law Enforcement or Appropriate Child or Adult Protective Services
The Me-One Foundation, Inc. is committed to following the state and federal legal requirements for reporting allegations or incidents of sexual abuse or misconduct to appropriate law enforcement and child or adult protective services organizations. It is the policy of The Me-One Foundation, Inc. not to attempt to investigate or assess the validity or credibility of an allegation of sexual or physical abuse as a condition before reporting the allegation to proper law enforcement authorities or protective services organizations.
Employee and Worker Screening and Selection
As part of its sexual abuse and misconduct prevention program, The Me-One Foundation, Inc. is committed to maintaining a diligent screening program for prospective and existing employees, volunteers and others that may have interaction with those employed by, associating with or serviced by The Me-One Foundation, Inc.]. The organization may utilize a variety of methods of screening and selection, including but not limited to applications, personal interviews, criminal background checks and personal and professional references.
Supervision of Youth
To provide a safe environment for minors, The Me-One Foundation, Inc. strives that a minimum of two adult workers supervise or be in attendance with minors during organization-related activities. The purpose is to avoid one-on-one interactions between adults and minors that are not easily observable by others. Volunteers will never be alone with an individual youth where they are not observable by others.

I agree to the terms of the Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention Policy

I have read and received the Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention Policy*

I acknowledge that I received and read the Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention Policy and/or had it explained to me. I understand that it is my responsibility to abide by all rules contained in the policy. I also understand how to report incidents of sexual abuse or misconduct as set forth in the policy, including retaliation against any employee or volunteer exercising his or her rights under the policy. I acknowledge that I will be alerted when changes and updates are made to the Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Policy and will be responsible for reading and complying with these updates.

COVID-19 Policy for Camp Wieser 2025*

With the continuing presence of COVID-19 in the US, the safety and well-being of our families and volunteers is always our top priority. Mitigation strategies and protocols are subject to change up to the time of and during Camp Wieser 2025.

All camp attendees must self-monitor for symptoms and not attend camp if they have symptoms that may be related to COVID-19, respiratory, or any other contagious infectious illness. For attendees who may have been recently exposed to COVID-19, we ask that they complete an at-home COVID test prior to arrival.
Revision: 5/21/24 5:30 pm

I will comply.

I have read and accept the Release, Waiver of Liability, Medical Authorization and Photo Release*

RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION & PHOTO RELEASE TO BE ACCEPTED BY APPLICANT ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR GUESTS

The applicant on behalf of him/herself, their agents, heirs and representatives hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue Camp Wieser, Me‐One Foundation or any of its affiliates, members of its Board of Directors, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers and all other camp personnel whether volunteers or paid staff, (hereinafter referred to as “Releasee(s))” for any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, causes of action, losses, or expenses (including attorney’s fees and expenses) to the undersigned and/or to any minor child being signed for, on account of physical, mental, or emotional injury, an outbreak of any and all communicable disease, including but not limited to, the virus “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)”, which is responsible for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and/or any mutation or variation thereof, or death of the person or minor child or to the property of the person or minor child, whether such injury or death be caused by the negligence, gross negligence of the Releasee(s) or otherwise, while the person or minor child participates in Camp. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release and Waiver, the undersigned also releases Me-One Foundation, but no other Releasee from any liability whatsoever arising from any injury, damage, or death to the person or minor child where said injury, damage, or death is the result of, or arises from any intentional or criminal conduct upon the part of a Me-One employee, agent, volunteer, camp counselor, or any other camp personnel.

The applicant grants permission for the Me‐One Foundation affiliated medical volunteers to treat and act upon any and all medical conditions as deemed appropriate by them.

The undersigned hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue Camp nor the Me‐One Foundation or any of its affiliates, members of its Board of Directors, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers and all other camp personnel whether volunteers or paid staff for any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, causes of action, losses, or expenses (including attorney’s fees and expenses) to the undersigned and/or to any minor child being signed for.

The applicant hereby grants Camp Wieser and/or the Me‐One Foundation or any of its affiliates, members of its Board of Directors, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, guests and all other camp personnel, whether volunteers or paid staff, permission to allow, take, release or utilize pictures and/or recordings of an audio or visual nature or both of themselves and/or any minor they are signing for, as deemed appropriate by Camp Wieser and/or the Me‐One Foundation for means of public relations, marketing, media or otherwise.

The applicant further expressly agrees that the foregoing release and waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effort.

The applicant has read and voluntarily signs the Release and Waiver of Liability and Photo Release and further agrees that no oral representations, statement or inducement apart from the foregoing have been made, and that this Agreement may only be modified by a written document signed by the applicant and a duly authorized representative of the Me‐One Foundation.

Revised 11 May 2023

I agree to the Release, Waiver of Liability, Medical Authorization and Photo Release

Various Faiths Are Represented at Camp Wieser*

Camp Wieser is a secular experience, with no religious or spiritual basis. We ask that all volunteers refrain from initiating conversations with any camper(s) regarding their personal religious or spiritual views.

I understand and will comply.

Volunteer Application for Camp Wieser

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2025 Camp Wieser Volunteer Application

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