2020 Summer Staff Application

What exactly does a summer missionary on summer staff do?
Click here to read more about your mission, mission partnering and responsibilities!
How to apply:

1. Complete the application on the following pages. This includes providing basic information about yourself, answering short answer questions, a 500-word essay, and more. For references you must be able to provide contact information for three professional recommendations (cannot be family or friends). Our main goal for this application is we simply want to get to know you. If you need to save your application and finish it later, simply click "Save and Continue Later" to receive a link to your application that will be active for 30 days. Please do not submit until your application is entirely complete. It should take you anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour to complete. If you have any problems completing the application, please contact us.
2. An email will be sent to you confirming that we have received your application. If you don't get an email, please check that you have submitted your application.
3. Upon acceptance, you will be responsible for transportation to and from the airport closest to the camp where you will be serving. Your commitment begins on the first date listed on your session and goes through the last date. It is expected that you will serve the entirety of the session and remain with the camp team for the whole session. Life Teen will provide housing, meals, and transportation during the session but extra spending money for weekend trips with your team is recommended. Please see Life Teen's Summer Missionary Compensation Worksheet concerning fundraising and pay for summer missionaries.
If you have already served at a Life Teen or Edge Camp on Summer Staff, you can find the Service Crew Application here

If you are looking for the Haiti Summer Missionary Application (to serve for 3 months in Haiti), you can find the Haiti Summer Missions Application here

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Nate McCormick at nmccormick@lifeteen.com or call 480-427-4392.

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Personal Information
Name*
First Last
Gender*
- Male
- Female
I will be at least 19 years old by September, 1, 2020:*
- Yes
- No
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

*If you are an international applicant - Please use the Covecrest address for your street, city, state, zip and provide your actual home country.
Covecrest: 25 Falls Drive, Tiger, GA 30576
Time Zone*
Cell Phone*
Email*
Social Media
Are you on Facebook?
Facebook Account Name:
Are you on Twitter?
Twitter Handle
Are you on Instagram?
Instagram Handle
Are you on Snapchat?
Snapchat Username
Are you currently attending college?*
School Attending:*
Major:*
Year In School:*
How did you hear about Life Teen Summer Missions?*
Referred by:*
Are you a certified lifeguard through August 15, 2020?*
- Yes
- No
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Nate McCormick at nmccormick@lifeteen.com or call 480-427-4392

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References
Please provide three professional references (professors, clergy, youth ministers, coaches, managers, and/or teachers make great references). No references can come from your immediate family or from a peer (roommate, classmate, etc.).
Name*
First Last
Relationship*
Phone
Email*
Name*
First Last
Relationship*
Phone
Email*
Name*
First Last
Relationship*
Phone
Email*
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Nate McCormick at nmccormick@lifeteen.com or call 480-427-4392

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Application Questions
Do you know anyone else who is applying to be a Life Teen Summer Missionary?*
Who, and how do you know them?*
Have you previously applied to be a Life Teen Summer Missionary?*
What is your home parish? (i.e. name of parish and city, state)*
Describe your knowledge of or involvement in the movement of Life Teen*
Describe any previous camp experience (as a camper or staff).*
Describe your relationship with God*
Why do you think ministering to teens is important?*
What would you enjoy about working with middle schoolers and/or high schoolers?*
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Nate McCormick at nmccormick@lifeteen.com or call 480-427-4392

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Essay
Click here to read the Life Teen Summer Missions Rule of Life
After having read the Life Teen Summer Missions Rule of Life, which section are you most excited about living into? Which do you think would be the most difficult for you? Please include how your strengths and weaknesses will enhance communal life and the mission to lead teens closer to Christ. Please respond in 3,000 characters or less.*
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Nate McCormick at nmccormick@lifeteen.com or call 480-427-4392

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Introduction Video
Video*
Please copy and paste the link for your 60-90 second introduction video. Again, the video does not need to be a major motion picture or be highly edited. We simply want to get to know you. You can shoot your video on a computer webcam, your smartphone, or a digital camera. You must upload your video to either Youtube.com or Vimeo.com.

[To upload a video you must create an account with either of these sites by providing an email and a password.]

Once your video is uploaded please copy and paste the link above and make sure the video is not set to private so we can view it. If you want it to be unsearchable, simply set it to Unlisted.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Nate McCormick at nmccormick@lifeteen.com or call 480-427-4392

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Background Check

Being a part of Life Teen is both a gift and a responsibility. We are grateful to you for your willingness to volunteer your time and gifts. By placing a check in the box, you designate that you understand and agree with each of the statements.
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- I declare that all statements contained in this application are true and that any misrepresentation or omission is cause for rejection of my application or dismissal from my ministry involvement.
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- I hereby authorize Life Teen to conduct a personal and professional background check for the purpose of my application for Life Teen. Life Teen may contact any references, past and current employers, church, youth organizations, agencies where volunteer service has been completed, and any individual or organization which might be relevant to my desired position.
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- I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me by the persons perviously mentioned.
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- I declare that I have not perpetrated physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect against a minor or a vulnerable individual and that I have never been accused of these acts.
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- I understand that Life Teen has a ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ABUSE and takes all allegations of abuse seriously. I further understand that Life Teen cooperates fully with the authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse. Abuse of minors or vulnerable adults is grounds for immediate dismissal and possible criminal charges.
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- I understand that safety is a top priority for Life Teen, and the program for which I am applying has policies and guidelines in place to ensure safety. I agree, if accepted, to observe all Life Teen guidelines and policies communicated as a part of employment.
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- I understand that, if accepted, I will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in the US within 3 days of employment.
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- I understand that I can withdraw from the application process at any time.
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- My signing & dating below indicates that I have read and understand the above.
Do not sign & date until you are sure you have read and agree to all statements above.
Name*
First Last
Date*
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Nate McCormick at nmccormick@lifeteen.com or call 480-427-4392

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Almost done!

If you are confident that all information in this application is correct, you may hit Submit to process your application.

You will receive an email from our summer missionary selection team to confirm we have received your application. Know that you are in our prayers during this time of discernment!

If you do not receive an email- please contact Nate McCormick at nmccormick@lifeteen.com or call 480-427-4392

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Life Teen

Summer Staff Application

Step 1 of 9

What exactly does a summer missionary on summer staff do?

How to apply:

Personal Information

Social Media

Camps and Sessions

Please let us know the dates you are available to serve:

References

Please provide three professional references (professors, clergy, youth ministers, coaches, managers, and/or teachers make great references). No references can come from your immediate family or from a peer (roommate, classmate, etc.).

Application Questions

Essay

Introduction Video

[To upload a video you must create an account with either of these sites by providing an email and a password.]

Once your video is uploaded please copy and paste the link above and make sure the video is not set to private so we can view it. If you want it to be unsearchable, simply set it to Unlisted.

Background Check

Being a part of Life Teen is both a gift and a responsibility. We are grateful to you for your willingness to volunteer your time and gifts. By placing a check in the box, you designate that you understand and agree with each of the statements.

Do not sign & date until you are sure you have read and agree to all statements above.

Almost done!

If you are confident that all information in this application is correct, you may hit Submit to process your application.

You will receive an email from our summer missionary selection team to confirm we have received your application. Know that you are in our prayers during this time of discernment!

If you do not receive an email- please contact Nate McCormick at nmccormick@lifeteen.com or call 480-427-4392