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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)
   
 VOLUNTEER POSITION
What volunteer assignment are you applying for?
  Maintenance Assistant  — responsible for general repair and upkeep of facilities and equipment including groundskeeping, light carpentry and plumbing, painting, and trash/recycling collection.
  Guest Services Assistant — responsible for housekeeping and meal preparation and clean-up duties.
  Cook — works under the direction of The Mountain's Food Service Director, assisting in the preparation of nutritious meals (food service experience required).
  Hike Sweep — assists Hike Leader on organized, group hikes (season assignment only, call for dates).
  Shuttle Driver — responsible for safely transporting Mountain guests to/from off-site activities and/or the airport in a 7- or 15- passenger van (subject to insurance/records check) (only sporadic need, call for dates).
  Office Assistant  — responsible for greeting and helping guests, answering the phone, and minding the Mountain store.
  Host  — responsible for greeting guests, driving, room set-ups, social time, and general "go-fer" and after-hours duties (may involve kitchen and housekeeping duties, as well).
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:
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?
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
If yes, please explain the nature of the crime and the date of the conviction and disposition. Conviction of a crime is not an automatic disqualification for volunteer work.]
Nature of Crime Date of
Conviction
Date of
Disposition
   
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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