Counselor Name:
Permanent Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Email Address :
College Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
How long will you be at this college address?
Counselor Home Number:
Counselor Work Number:
Counselor Cell Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Due to privacy issues, Camp SAM will no longer provide volunteer address, phone #’s or email addresses to volunteers, campers or families. As a volunteer, if you wish to stay in touch with volunteers, campers and/or families, it will be your responsibility to get ‘permission’ from the child’s parent before getting their personal address, email or phone number. Information you, families or patients provide Camp SAM on applications is confidential and stays in the Camp office.
Employer Name:
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What is the first year you volunteered at camp?
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Please complete these questions below to be considered as a return volunteer counselor:
 

 

Why do you want to return to Camp SAM as a volunteer?
As a Camp Smile-A-Mile volunteer, it is important for you to remember that Camp SAM is ALL about the kids! Are you willing to work with the Administrative Staff to help other volunteers to understand the philosophy that everything we do at camp, is for the kids, not for us or what our needs are? As an effective volunteer, how can you help them and what are you willing to do to assist in teaching this philosophy?

Name:
Relationship:
Home Number :
Work Number :
Cell Number :
   
Name:
Relationship:
Home Number :
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  Please provide a photocopy of your driver’s license with this application.

Required volunteer camp orientation: Saturday, April 6th
WEEKLONG CAMPS: Application deadline to apply for weeklong camp is March 15th. Which week of camp would you prefer? Indicate 1st or 2nd choice
1st 2nd
1st 2nd
Teen Camp- July 7-13th for patients, ages 13-18 (thru sophomores)/(Must be age 21 or older to apply)
Yes
Both
Staff will decide who may be asked personally to volunteer for Both Weeks of Camp

What position would you prefer for week long camp?

Cabin Counselor: Lives in a cabin with individual groups of campers, serving as their counselor and leader throughout the session. The cabin counselor is responsible for monitoring the daily health and safety of each camper assigned and identifying and meeting these campers’ needs. Must participate in daily programs and activities with campers.

Activity Counselor: Develops, assists and/or implements program activities to involve campers and their counselors during activity periods, in coordination with the Program Director. Activity staff have a unique opportunity to get to know all the kids at camp through the activities they assist with and by adopting an age group- helping the cabin counselors in the cabins at bedtime, during evening programs and/or during meal times or other free times during the day.

Unit Head: Experienced, return staff that are chosen by the Program Director. They usually are cabin counselors as well, having the responsibilities of their own campers. Unit Heads assist and advise cabin counselors when needed, are a positive role model and are not afraid to supervise their friends. Exemplify leadership qualities, dependability and can confront problems with staff. The decision for ‘stepping in’ when needed or giving advice/support to other cabin counselors is for the welfare of the camper, always.

Cabin Counselor Activity Counselor Either Unit Head
(For more detailed descriptions, please see the activity and cabin counselor descriptions on our website.)
       
As an Activity Counselor, I would also like to ‘Adopt an Age Group’. Please specify age:
Adopt an Age Group @ Week long Camp
As an activity staff person, you have the privilege to get to know all the campers in camp and be a positive factor in their life as they rotate through your assigned activity. Since you have this luxury, your assistance with them in the cabins, during meals or during evening programs is much needed. For instance, in the morning, we need activity staff to help cabin counselors motivate the kids to get up and get going as well as assist with bunk check- making sure the cabin gets cleaned prior to the bunk checkers inspection. Assistance at night is also needed when it is time to help the campers get ready for bed- changing clothes, showering, brushing teeth, reading bedtime stores, etc. During meal time, you can help them as they go through the food line and sit with them. Lastly, during evening programs, kids are sometimes split into groups for activities so kids need to be supervised if their cabin counselor is with some of their other campers. Your role would be to assist the cabin counselor with his or her assigned campers, assist the kids and be a positive motivator at all times.
 
6-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-16  
(For more detailed descriptions, please see the activity and cabin counselor descriptions see on our website.)
       

Medical Staff: Responsible for the general welfare of all campers and volunteers while in residence at Camp Smile-A-Mile. The medical staff provides for normal daily medical needs, as well as first aid and emergency treatment for injuries and illnesses which may occur.

I am applying to volunteer at camp as a: Physician PNP RN Pharm D

Please include copies of your current medical licenses or certifications.
WEEKEND CAMP SESSIONS:
Which weekend camp sessions do you prefer?:
(Deadline to apply for the following camps is March 15th)

May Family Camp- May 17-19th
SMILE Sibling camp- May 31- June 2nd
Jr/Sr Weekend- July 4-7th (Thurs -Sun Commitment) Must be 21 to apply
Off Therapy Family Camp- August 16-18th

Cabin Counselor Activity Counselor Either Unit Head
(For more detailed descriptions, please see the activity and cabin counselor descriptions see on our website.)
       
6-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-16  
(For more detailed descriptions, please see the activity and cabin counselor descriptions see on our website.)
       

Medical Staff: Responsible for the general welfare of all campers and volunteers while in residence at Camp Smile-A-Mile. The medical staff provides for normal daily medical needs, as well as first aid and emergency treatment for injuries and illnesses which may occur.

I am applying to volunteer at camp as a: Physician PNP RN Pharm D

Please include copies of your current medical licenses or certifications.
 


ACTIVITY AREA DESCRIPTIONS
If you chose to be an activity counselor, please check the activities below at the level of your assistance. Activities below vary from session to session.
In the following list, place:
An “O” before activities you can organize and teach as an expert
An “A” for those activities in which you can assist in teaching
A “C” for those areas in which you have current certification.

What other special talents do you have? We love new activities at camp. Please list then, would you be able to organize/teach or assist them?

 

Adventure/Challenge
Climbing/repelling
Ropes Course
Team Building Games

Arts & Crafts
Scrap booking
Jewelry
Leather Work
Macramé
Weaving
Woodworking/working w/Tools
Painting (Backdrops)
Sign lettering
Pottery

Dancing
Aerobics
Yoga
Ballet
Jazz
Tap
Square
Social

Music
Lead Singing- ie-campfire
Guitar Playing
Instruments

Nature
Plants
Animal Care
Rocks/Minerals
Animals
Astronomy
Birds
Flowers
Forestry
Insects
Conservation

Dramatics
Creative
Play Directing
Juggling
Impromptu Skits
/Stunts

Waterfront Activities
SCUBA
Snorkeling
Swim Instructor
Canoeing/Kayaking
Sailing
Tubing
Basic Lifeguarding (please include
photocopies of current CPR and Lifeguard
/First Aid training certifications)

Misc.
Cooking
Computers
Camp Newspaper
Storytelling
CPR (YMCA/Red Cross)
Photography
Misc. Man or Woman (assists camp staff with various daily duties. Must be repared to work hard, sweat, and stay up late!)

Sports
Volleyball
Cheerleading Cheerleading
Fishing
Biking
Soccer
Archery
Softball

 

Adopt an Age Group @ Week long Camp

As an activity staff person, you have the privilege to get to know all the campers in camp and be a positive factor in their life as they rotate through your assigned activity. Since you have this luxury, your assistance with them in the cabins, during meals or during evening programs is much needed. For instance, in the morning, we need activity staff to help cabin counselors motivate the kids to get up and get going as well as assist with bunk check- making sure the cabin gets cleaned prior to the bunk checkers inspection. Assistance at night is also needed when it is time to help the campers get ready for bed- changing clothes, showering, brushing teeth, reading bedtime stores, etc. During meal time, you can help them as they go through the food line and sit with them. Lastly, during evening programs, kids are sometimes split into groups for activities so kids need to be supervised if their cabin counselor is with some of their other campers. Your role would be to assist the cabin counselor with his or her assigned campers, assist the kids and be a positive motivator at all times.

Now that I know what this is, I WANT TO ADOPT! Specify Age Group:

 
Volunteer Release of Liability, Consent and Permission
Transportation: I am assured that any activity requiring transportation, via moving vehicle, will have a driver, 21 years of age or older, and I release that driver from any responsibility should there be an accident in which I am injured.

Promotional Materials & Media Coverage: Full permission and authority is granted to Camp Smile-A-Mile and its representatives to use my voice recording, image and to use, publish and release for publication, advertisement or promotion (newsletter, camper brochure, flyer, television, magazine, radio, promotional film, or website/webpage) concerning the Camp Smile-A-Mile program. My name may be used by Camp Smile-A-Mile with the understanding there will be no exploitation of me, and any photographs so used should conform to standards of good taste. Camp Smile-A-Mile respects the privacy of its participants and does not allow unauthorized visitors to photograph the camp or participants.

Medical Permission & Release: I meet all of the minimum physical qualifications and I do not have any limitations that would hinder my ability to safely perform any of the duties or essential functions of a Camp Smile-A-Mile volunteer counselor. The health history I have listed on my medical form is correct as far as I know, and I hereby give my permission for the Camp Medical Staff, when necessary, to administer first aid treatment and to dispense medication to me. In the event that my next of kin cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give my permission to the licensed physician, dentist or surgeon selected by Camp Smile-A-Mile, to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and to order injection, x-rays, anesthesia, medical, dental or surgical diagnosis or surgery for me as deemed necessary. Further, I acknowledge that certain activities at Camp Smile-A-Mile have an increased risk of injury. Therefore, I hereby release and discharge, Camp Smile-A-Mile, its corporate entity, and all of its agents, representatives, employees (paid and voluntary), and all other parties in interest, from all claims, demands, grievances and causes of action of every kind whatsoever, including, but not limited to, all liability from damages of every kind, nature and description, which may arise from or out of injury occurred by myself while in attendance of this camp session, activity or trip. I agree that any medical/surgical emergency is my financial responsibility.

Camper Confidentiality: All information regarding campers is highly confidential. I agree to never release any information, regarding Camp Smile-A-Mile campers, unless given permission by Camp Smile-A-Mile and camper’s parent.

Release of Liability: I hereby release and discharge, Camp Smile-A-Mile, staff, Board of Directors, volunteers and their legal heirs, from all claims, demands, grievances and causes of action of every kind, nature or description, which may arise from, or out of injury by me while in attendance of the Camp Smile-A-Mile camp session/activity.

Personal Property: Camp Smile-A-Mile accepts no responsibility for the loss, damage, or theft of your property.

Emergency Info: If my emergency contact(s) during camp, leaves his/her place of residence or work; I will advise the camp administration where he/she can be contacted in case of emergency.

Participation Agreement: I agree to arrive at the camp program at the specified time and remain through the end of the session and abide by all rules and regulations set forth by Camp Smile-A-Mile, including those listed in the staff manual.
 
Please provide a photocopy of your driver’s license and a copy of health insurance card to the Camp Smile A Mile Office to complete the application process.

Are you a US Citizen? Yes No
Have you ever used another name? Yes No
If yes, please give name and state where the name was used and explain why:


Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No
Have you ever been convicted of child neglect, abuse or molestation? Yes No
Have you ever been fired from a paid or volunteer position? Yes No
If you answered yes, to any of the above questions, please explain below in a statement including convictions, dates & circumstances.


I understand that untrue, misleading, or omitted information herein or in other documents may result in dismissal, regardless of the time of discovery by Camp Smile-A-Mile. I acknowledge that I have read and understand and will accept all terms and conditions listed above pending my acceptance as a Camp Smile-A-Mile volunteer.

I agree the statement above is a true statement.

You can not submit this application without agreeing to the above statement.

 

Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center Criminal History Background Form
Please open this link, Fill out the information, sign it and either fax, mail, or bring it to our main office.

Volunteer Medical Form
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