Staff Application - Youth For Freedom

Staff Application 2023

This is an application form to be a Staff Member for Youth for Freedom Summer Camp 2023. This does NOT guarantee you a spot on our team. Applications are reviewed in earnest and team positions are given after the Staff Training.

1Details

2Agreements

3Get to Know You

4Additional

5Pathfinder

Contact Details

Questions? Email our team at contact@youthforfreedom.org

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Tshirt Size in Mens(Required)

Desired Position(Required)

Counselor

Session Director (Large role, requires extra work)

Kitchen Crew

Media Crew

Moving Crew

Audio/Visual Crew

Security Crew

Nurse/EMT/First Aid Building

Lifeguard

Coach

Administration Team

Event Planner (before camp work)

Registrar/Registration Manager (before camp work)

Content/Curriculum Creator

Other

(You may select multiple)

File Uploads

Upload a professional looking photo(Required)

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Upload 3 References/Letters of Recommendation(Required)

Max. file size: 256 MB.

These letters can be from a boss, a coach, or a family member (only one letter from a family member) sharing why you are a good fit to work with teens and helpful on a team. Please label each document with your name and the reference number, i.e. "Aubrey Taylor Reference 1"

Agreements

Background Check(Required)

I agree to have a background check done by the Staff Training in May. This may or may not have an additional fee of $20. I will be contacted for details on how to make this happen or I will send over a background check that has been done within the last year. If I choose no to this option, I acknowledge that it voids my application and I will no longer be considered for a role in YFF.

Yes

Waiver(Required)

I agree to sign the waiver which will be emailed to me by the Staff Training in May. If I choose no to this option, I acknowledge that it voids my application and I will no longer be considered for a role in YFF.

Yes

In Person Staff Training(Required)

I agree to attend one in person Young Adult YFF Event "IGNITE" to connect with the YFF community and prepare myself for camp. I acknowledge that not attending one of these events will significantly affect my application, and in most cases void the application and my participation in YFF. Please select the date and location you will be coming to. (You are welcome to attend more than one.)

St. Louis, Missouri, March 11, 2023

Salt Lake City, Utah, April 1st, 2023

St. George, Utah, April 8th, 2023

Phoenix, Arizona, April 15th, 2023

ONLINE Staff Training(Required)

I agree to attend the two day ONLINE Staff Training event, May 26-27. (Friday & Saturday, 10-5pm MST.) I acknowledge that not attending this event will significantly affect my application, and in most cases void the application and my participation in YFF.

I will attend and have blocked off these dates in my calendar.

I will not be attending.

Read/Watch List

We have all Staff and Campers come to camp having read and/or watched something on Leadership. You will be assigned certain reading assignments to prepare you to support the youth and lead conversations to deepen their learning.

I will read and watch all assignments given me.

I will not read or watch required assignments.

Staff Camp Dates

I agree to be present at camp June 25th - 30th, 2023. These are the required dates for Staff. Any adjustments must be cleared through the Camp Director and may affect your ability to participate.

I will attend and have blocked off these dates in my calendar.

I will not be attending.

Get to Know You

This is an opportunity to dive deeper into your WHY for wanting to contribute to the next generation of teens and also lets us get to know you a little bit more. Have filling out these questions be an EXPERIENCE for you.

Why do you want to be on Staff for Youth for Freedom? How will being on our team contribute to your life and what you are up to in the world?(Required)

Introduce yourself to us. What is interesting, fun, beautiful, powerful, about yourself?(Required)

Why do you want the positions you selected? If you selected "Other" please explain. We are open to new positions not listed.(Required)

Have you attended YFF before? If so how many times and in what positions?(Required)

What skills, degrees, awards, certificates, or trainings have you attended or received that could help us at camp? (Ex: Lifeguard, EMT, Trauma Care, Coaching, Public Speaking, Theater, Food Handlers Permit, etc.)(Required)

What is your experience with youth?(Required)

Youth for Freedom Worldwide is a Non-Profit Corporation. As such, we are expanding and growing rapidly. We are looking for support in systems, content creation and organization, social media, website, Kajabi, other integration type pieces, fundraising, sales, and MORE! All positions are volunteer until funding comes in and a new agreement is made. This is a once in a life time opportunity to get in on the ground floor of what we are doing. Every position has the opportunity for advancement. If you are interested in joining our team please list in what ways you would love to help!(Required)

Do you have teens in your life, age 11-18, that could benefit from attending Youth for Freedom?(Required)

Yes

Do you have anyone 19+ in your life that could be a staff member with you?(Required)

Yes

The IGNITE events are FREE to attend!

Who can we thank for referring you to YFF?

For Those Applying to be a Counselor, Coach, or Director

What does Leadership mean to you?(Required)

What is something NEW you have learned about Leadership recently?(Required)

Tell us about a Leadership experience you have had recently.(Required)

What is working about your life and what is not working or not working as well as you would like it to?(Required)

What are you up to in the world? What kind of difference are you making in your community? How are you contributing to the people around you?(Required)

How do you feel about yourself?(Required)

How do you care for yourself?(Required)

When was the last time you stepped outside of your comfort zone? Explain.(Required)

Based on your expereince or understaning of YFF, what do you feel like will be the hardest part for YOU in being a counselor?(Required)

Any requests from us to further support your experience in YFF? Any questions or topics you want further training on?(Required)

Anything else you want us to know about you?(Required)

For Those Applying for the Pathfinder Scholarship

As a counselor, if you are between the ages of 19-25, you have an incredible opportunity to apply for our Pathfinder program and scholarship. Pathfinder is a free and BONUS Leadership Competition for Counselors and Session Directors in Youth for Freedom. On top of our life changing camp experience, every participant who plays full out will walk away with a clear plan, action steps, and a powerful PATH for their future. One winner evaluated and chosen by our board will walk away with $5000 to launch their leadership in whatever form that looks like.

Pathfinder Application(Required)

Mark yes or no as to whether or not you will be participating, and then check your email for a link to complete your registration for Pathfinder. You must also be applying for the role of Counselor or Session Director and be between the ages of 19 and 25.

Yes