Application Process Information-­‐ The Play Team Application Process To be considered for The Play Team: Teens in Service at Minnesota Children’s Museum, each applicant must go through the following process: •
Complete the following and return by Friday, May 5, including: 1. Play Team application. 2. Parent Agreement Form, signed by youth and a parent/guardian and the youth. 3. Attend a one-­‐hour, group interview session: Thursday, May 11 4-­‐7pm; Saturday, May 13 11am-­‐4pm; or Tuesday, May 16 4-­‐7pm 4. If accepted, attend one mandatory Team Training session: Saturday, June 3, Sunday, June 11, or Tuesday, June 13 Applying and interviewing for Play Team does not guarantee that you will be accepted into the program. Contact Information If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us at 651-­‐225-­‐6046 or [email protected]. All application information should be submitted to: Volunteer Services Minnesota Children's Museum 10 West 7th St. Saint Paul, MN 55102 Fax: 651-­‐225-­‐6006 Questions? Contact us at 651-225-6048 or [email protected]
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Send completed applications by May 6th, 2016 to: Volunteer Services Coordinator Minnesota Children's Museum 10 West 7th St. Saint Paul, MN 55102 Fax (651) 225-­‐6006 Applications are not complete until the Parent Permission Form has been returned. Also, please be sure all information is filled out correctly. Personal Information* Last Name ___ First Name ____________________________ Middle Initial_ _ Nickname (name you want on your nametag) Date of Birth _______ Street Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone School Preferred Email address Do you check this email address at least once per week? Yes No *If any of this information is seasonal/temporary, please attach additional contact information. Interview Sessions Please indicate your first, second, and third choice. The interview will last one hour and we will contact you with your specific time. No interviews will be offered outside of these times. Thursday, May 11 ____ 4:00-­‐5:00pm ____ 5:00-­‐6:00pm ____ 6:00-­‐7:00pm Saturday, May 13 ____ 11:00am-­‐12:00pm ____ 12:00-­‐1:00pm ____ 1:00-­‐2:00pm ____ 2:00-­‐3:00pm ____ 3:00-­‐4:00pm Tuesday, May 16 ____ 4:00-­‐5:00pm ____ 5:00-­‐6:00pm ____ 6:00-­‐7:00pm Questions? Contact us at 651-225-6048 or [email protected]
Team Training + Parent Meeting Accepted members will attend mandatory team training. Please indicate your first and second choice. These are the only times training will be offered. The Parent Meeting is optional and is held the last half hour of the training. Saturday, June 3 ____ 1-­‐5pm Sunday, June 11 ____1-­‐5pm Tuesday, June 13 ____1-­‐5pm Other Information How did you first hear about volunteering here? If your answer is “school”, please tell us where you attend. _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense? If so, please explain. (Please note that applicants convicted of some criminal offenses may be disqualified from volunteering at Minnesota Children's Museum. Also, any applicant who fails to indicate an existing criminal offense conviction on this application will be disqualified.) _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Questions? Contact us at 651-225-6048 or [email protected]
Short Answer Questions Please write a paragraph (50-­‐200 words) to answer the following questions (if you need more room, please attach additional sheets): Why would you like to volunteer at Minnesota Children's Museum? What makes you a good candidate for our volunteer program? Questions? Contact us at 651-225-6048 or [email protected]
By submitting this application, you are applying to be a Youth Volunteer at Minnesota Children's Museum. Summer Youth Volunteers agree to a commitment of two weeks and two weekends of service, with shifts from 8:45am to 2:15pm and/or 1:30pm to 7:00pm. You will be working directly with children and adults at the Museum during this time. Do you understand and agree to this commitment? Yes No Parent Agreement Form Please carefully review this with your parent/guardian, and sign at the bottom: Parent/Guardian Responsibilities •
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I understand that my child is applying to volunteer at Minnesota Children's Museum. He/she will need to complete 2 weeks and 2 weekends of volunteering during June 12 – August 18, 2016. I understand that this volunteer position is being held by my child, and is designed to give him/her experience with job-­‐like responsibilities. This experience includes an in-­‐depth application, competitive interviews, rigorous training, and required attendance to all scheduled shifts, or proper notification of absence. I agree to support my child in this position to the best of my ability, while still allowing him/her adequate responsibility to fulfill the commitment. I understand that my child’s volunteer status may be terminated at any time for failure to comply with policies and procedures of Minnesota Children's Museum. These can include, but are not limited to the following: o Absence without notification o Unsatisfactory attitude, work, or personal appearance o Any other circumstances which, in the judgment of Minnesota Children's Museum, would make the volunteer’s service contrary to their best interests. I understand that Minnesota Children's Museum is not responsible for my child when he/she is not in the Museum, which includes before and after his/her scheduled shifts and during any breaks in which volunteers are permitted to leave the building. I understand that in the case of serious accident or illness when I (the parent/guardian) cannot be reached, Minnesota Children's Museum has the authorization to seek medical attention in accordance with American Red Cross first aid guidelines. Youth Volunteer Responsibilities •
I understand that I am applying to volunteer at Minnesota Children's Museum. I will need to complete 2 weeks and 2 weekends of volunteering during June 6 -­‐ September 2, 2016. Questions? Contact us at 651-225-6048 or [email protected]
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I understand that volunteering at Minnesota Children's Museum is a serious commitment, and comes with many responsibilities. I agree that all information submitted on this application is true, correct and without omissions. I understand that my attendance at all scheduled shifts is required, and that any absences without notification will be grounds for termination of my volunteer position. I understand that I must comply with all the policies of Minnesota Children's Museum, as will be outlined in Team Training. Not complying with policies can be grounds for my termination. Signature of Youth Applicant Date Printed Name of Parent/Guardian Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Questions? Contact us at 651-225-6048 or [email protected]