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Volunteer

 

Volunteer for the 2010 Summer Camp

The volunteers are really what make the camp special for everyone involved - WE NEED YOU!  We currently have opportunities for the following positions at this year's camping session:

Intern & Lifeguard(s) - Application

Volunteers - Application 

Additional Requirements for Volunteers & Interns

To comply with Texas laws and to provide a safe environment - additional paperwork & background checks are required by anyone that works at the TOR Summer Camps.

Rationale
The DFW Church and Thousand Oaks Ranch (TOR) began a volunteer screening process to provide a safe environment for youth participating in their programs. The volunteer screening process was implemented to address legal requirements of the state of Texas for the camp and to provide a proactive solution for situations where the safety and welfare of the youth that DFW Church and TOR volunteers work with might be jeopardized. Screening is only one part of the volunteer application process.

The current cost of performing a background check is $12 and includes a SSN verification, criminal record check and sex offender check across 50 states.  This cost will be born by either the volunteer or the volunteer’s church.

Volunteer Screening Process

  • All potential volunteers who may work with participants under the age of 18 must complete a volunteer application AND screening form.
  • The volunteer application - The director for that week of summer camp at TOR reviews the application.
  • The background screening form - The DFW Church performs a social security verification, criminal background and sex offender check using Intelius Inc., a consumer reporting agency, to clear volunteer applicants.
  • All volunteers participate in a face-to-face interview with the Extension Agent.

Download the Background Check Policy (PDF File, 112kb)

Download the Disclosure Authorization Form (PDF File, 131kb)

Download the Volunteer Handbook (PDF File, 182 kb)