2008 Volunteer Application


Please fill out the application to the best of your ability. When finished, click the 'Submit my application' button at the bottom of the page. Thank you.
 
First Name
Last Name
Email
Cell phone
Home phone
Street Address line 1
City
State
Zip code
 
 
After reviewing the volunteer opportunities on our website, for which position(s) would you like to be considered?
First Choice Position:
Second Choice Position:
 
Education
Please select your highest level of education, then provide us more details in the fields below.
Education Status
Current Grade in School
Current School Name
Anticipated High School Graduation Year
 
Work and Camp History
Why are you applying to volunteer, and what are you hoping to gain from the experience? (Maximum of 200 words):
Have you attended or volunteered at a camp in the past? Please tell us about your experiences: (Maximum of 200 words):
Please list your experiences with kids. Be sure to include age group, amount of time spent, and responsibilities. (Maximum of 200 words):
Please tell us about an experience in which you were either part of or led a successful team. What did you learn from the experience? (Maximum of 200 words):
It is lunchtime at camp and you are helping to entertain a group of 16 kids.  What is something fun you might do with them? (Maximum of 200 words):
 
Please list two personal references. A reference should be someone not related to you, such as a teacher, coach, or someone you baby-sit for. Please tell us their name, relationship to you, email address and telephone number:
Reference #1
Reference #2
Do you know anyone who might be interested in learning more about Galileo's volunteer opportunities or jobs? (Please include name, phone number, and email address for each person you are recommending)
 
How did you hear about this opportunity?
If you were referred by someone, list them here:
If you heard about us from an organization or school, what is its name? If you have been given a priority code, please enter it here.
Please tell us in detail about the source you indicated in your answer above (for example, if you saw the ad on Craigslist, what category was it posted in? If you heard about the position on your campus, what did you see?)
 
 
 
Camp Galileo (ONLY FILL OUT IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THIS PROGRAM)
If you are applying to Camp Galileo, please choose from the list your top three geographic preferences: (by selecting more than one option, you will increase your chances of being offered a position, however, you are responsible for providing transportation to the camp location)
Camp Galileo First Choice Location
Camp Galileo Second Choice Location
Camp Galileo Third Choice Location
Do you have any thoughts/comments about your preferred location?
   
CITs must commit to at least 3 weeks of volunteer time, but the best candidates can volunteer for the full camp schedule. What weeks are you not available during the time frame Camp Galileo runs (6/16/08 - 8/8/08)? Individual camp schedules vary and are available at www.campgalileo.com.
   
Camp Galileo Staff Training will be held Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th. Training is Mandatory. Will you be able to attend both days?
If not please explain.
 
 
GALILEO SUMMER QUEST
What is your availability during the time frame Galileo Summer Quest runs (6/16/08 - 7/25/08)?
   
GSQ Staff Training will be held on June 7-8, 2008. Training is mandatory. Will you be able to attend both days?
If not please explain
 
Tech Museum
Tech Summer Interns must volunteer for 4 - 9 weeks. The Tech Museum Summer Camps runs from 6/16/08 ö 8/15/08. If you are not available during any of this time, please list below.
   
The Tech Museum Summer Camps Staff Training will be held on June 12-13, 2008. Training is Mandatory. Will you be available during that week for training?
If no please explain
 

Certification and Release (PLEASE CHECK BOX BELOW TO DIGITALLY SIGN THIS DOCUMENT)
á To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given truly represents my background and experience. I understand that if I have knowingly or negligently misrepresented, falsified or omitted any information during the application process, I may be disqualified for employment consideration or dismissed from employment with Galileo Educational Services.

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