Loving Hands Ranch Volunteer Application

Please fill out this form in it's entirety. You will be contacted by the leadership team with camp dates and responsibilities once approved. LHR's volunteers are at the heart of this Deaf ministry. We ask that you have a spirit of service and a willing heart to help with various camp needs.

Legal Name:

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number:

Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Date

Gender:

Male

Female

Your email:

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Address

Country/Region

Address

Address - line 2

City

Zip / Postal code

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Please select which option best describes you:

I am Deaf

I am Hard of Hearing

I am Hearing

Other

American Sign Language Skills:

Fluent

Proficient/conversational

Learning

I don't know ASL yet

Which camp(s) will you be volunteering for? Select all that apply:

LHR Teens (Deaf, Hard of Hearing and CODA), June 11-14, 2026, going into the 7th grade through HS graduation

Deaf Kids, June 18-21, ages 6 through going into 6th grade

Deaf Unique Needs, June 18-21, ages 6 and up

CODA Kids (Child of Deaf Adult), June 25-28, ages 6 through going into 6th grade

I'm interested in volunteering for all camps

I'm available for any of the camps, tell me where I can best serve!

Volunteers are not required to pay for camp. We appreciate your help in making this possible each year! However, we are a non-profit ministry and any donations we receive are VERY appreciated and go straight towards camp costs and/or camper registration. We are running a few fundraisers this year to help offset some costs. If you feel led and willing, we would greatly appreciate your participation in any of the following fundraisers. It is absolutely not required, but we wanted to make you aware of the options. Thank you!

Would you be willing to participate in any of the following options. If you select any of the options below, you will be contacted with further information.

LHR Organized Fundraiser (Sell any of the 8 products through an online portal, like thank you card boxes, to friends, family, and coworkers)

Asking for donations from your local community (Church, Family Members, Charity Organizations, etc.)

A Fill a Calendar fundraiser - is a peer-to-peer campaign where participants get donors to sponsor days of the month, donating an amount matching the date (e.g., $15 for the 15th). Participants aim to fill a 31-day calendar, potentially raising nearly $500 per person. Donors sign their name on the day they claim. This will pay for your child plus snack bar and additional camp costs!

LHR Raffle ($10 per ticket, so 20 raffle tickets would cover a camper)

I will go to LHR's donation tab on the website and donate that way

Do you have any known allergies, medication, or medical conditions? Please describe below. If you take medication please list time and dosage.

Briefly describe your relationship with Jesus Christ

Have you volunteered with LHR or other Deaf ministries before? If no, please list other volunteer experiences. Briefly describe below:

Any questions, concerns, comments, or information you'd like to provide?

Loving Hands Ranch is meant to be a fun environment for all where we can share about Jesus with the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and CODA communities. While we aim for everyone to have a fun summer camp experience, it does take work from our volunteers. We ask that you refrain from being on your phone and therefore being disengaged with the campers. We ask that you supervise campers at all times in all locations- dorms, gym, outings, small groups, etc. Try your best to create meaningful relationships and safe spaces for campers. You may be asked to participate in physical activities such as walking between dorms and activities, swimming, assisting with campers, various events, etc. If at any point you need to be excused from an event or activity, we ask that you clearly communicate your needs with the director or leadership team. We need all hands on deck, focused and engaged with the campers, and creating a safe environment for all. There will be times for socializing, but we ask that you make the campers your top priority! All volunteers will need to complete an interview (phone or video) and a background check prior to being granted a volunteer position. Filling out an application does NOT automatically guarantee you a spot as a volunteer. Spots are filled/granted on an as needed basis, based on availability, camp size/# of campers, and a variety of other considerations. Camp responsibilities and volunteer roles will be communicated with you prior to camp starting. Thank you for your interest in LHR. People like you make LHR possible every year!

I have read the above statement. I will reach out to camp director with any questions. I acknowledge that filling out an application does not automatically guarantee that I will be given a position as a volunteer.

I agree and understand

Have you ever been accused, charged with, or alleged to have committed any act of neglect, abuse, or molestation against a minor?

Yes

Local personal references (must be at least 18 years old and not related to you)

This should be people who can speak to your character, work ethic, and overall ability to be a Christ loving volunteer for LHR.

Reference Name

First and Last Name

Reference Phone Number

Address

Country/Region

Address

Address - line 2

City

Zip / Postal code

Relationship to Reference Person #1:

Emergency Contact Information

This person will be contacted if parent/guardian cannot be reached in the event of an emergency.

Emergency Contact Name

First Name

Last Name

Emergency Contact Phone

Emergency Contact Email

Relationship to Emergency Contact

Consent for photo release:

I hereby grant permission to Loving Hands Ranch to use photographs and/or video of my camper/campers taken during camp(s) in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of Loving Hands Ranch.

I agree to photo release

I do not agree to photo release

Informed Consent and Acknowledgement

I hereby give my approval, as parent/guardian to camper(s) listed above, for participation in any and all activities prepared by Loving Hands Ranch (LHR) during the selected camp. In exchange for the acceptance of camper candidacy at Loving Hands Ranch (LHR), I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless LHR, and all its respective officers, agents, and representatives from any and all liability for injuries arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected camp sessions.

In case of injury to said camper(s), I hereby waive all claims against LHR including all staff, volunteers, entities, all participants, owners and lessors of camp premises used to conduct the events. There is a risk of being injured that is inherent in various activities.

Loving Hands Ranch is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items/belongings including, but not limited to, hearing devices/amplification, medical devices, personal items, and other.

Initial here to acknowledge you've read the above statement:

Medical Release and Authorization

As the parent/legal guardian of named camper(s), I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the named camper(s), in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the camper's life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed.

Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination and immunizations for the named camper(s). In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact the listed emergency contact person in the most expeditious way possible.

Permission is also granted to Loving Hands Ranch and its affiliates including Directors, volunteers, and other known affiliates to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to admission to the medical facility.

Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered camp sessions.

This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named camper(s).

Initial here to acknowledge you've read the above statement:

Confirmation

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.

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