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Volunteer Application Form

In order to be considered for The Volunteer Program at The Mountain, you must complete this form. If you have any questions, please e-mail our Volunteer Department   [(R) Denotes Required Field]

 PERSONAL
Your name:   (R)
Your street address:  
City:  
State:  
Zip / Postal Code:  
Your phone — home:   (R)
Your phone — work:  
Email:   (R)
Type of Volunteer:   (R)
   
 VOLUNTEER POSITION
What assignments interest you and match your ability?
(Please check all that you are able to do)
For more complete job description, click here
  Maintenance  — responsible for general repair and upkeep of facilities and equipment including groundskeeping, light carpentry and plumbing, painting, and trash/recycling collection
  Guest Services — responsible for housekeeping - bathrooms, guest living spaces, set-ups
  Kitchen — responsible for assisting in the preparation of nutritious meals; includes dining setup and clean-up duties (food service experience helpful, but not necessary)
  Office  — responsible for greeting and helping guests, answering the phone, and minding The Mountain store
  Host  — responsible for greeting guests, room set-ups. Community Social Time management, general logistical support and after-hours duties (may involve kitchen and housekeeping duties, as well); as appropriate and applicable, driving Mountain vehicles for guest transport and shuttles
  Farm  — responsible for assisting in all aspects of farm and garden management
  Work Study Residency  — Work Study Residents work for minimum of 3 months in various departments of The Mountain.
What dates would you like to volunteer?
(Please be specific.)
The Mountain prefers a commitment of at least one week of service (Sunday-Saturday).
Beginning date: (__/__/20__)  
Ending date: (__/__/20__)  
   
 EDUCATION
Highest level of education:  
   
 EMPLOYMENT
Current employer: (if applicable)  
Position / Title:  
 Dates of Employment: (starting - ending)  
 Employer's address:  
   
 REFERENCES
Please list in the table below, the name, relationship to you, phone and length of relationship for three references.
Name/Organization
Relationship to You
Phone
Length of Relationship
   
 ABOUT YOU
Relevant training, skills, hobbies: (R)
Groups, clubs, organizational memberships:
Do you have a driver's license?
Please describe your prior volunteer experience (include organization names and dates of service).
What experiences have you had that may prepare you to work as a Mountain volunteer?
Why do you want to volunteer at The Mountain?
   
NOTE:
Mountain volunteers must be 18 years or older. Once we receive your Application, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss our specific needs in your area of interest and your dates of availability. Thank you for your interest.

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