2019 HOBY NC West Facilitator Application

Apply to be a Facilitator for HOBY NC West 2019!

Welcome to the facilitator application for HOBY NC West 2019! We're thrilled that you are interested in donating your time and talents to our seminar. You'll be leading an incredible group of rising high school juniors through a transformative and fun weekend.

This year's seminar will be held at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC from June 7-9. Volunteers will be expected to arrive on campus at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 and stay until Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m. You must also attend a virtual training prior to the seminar.

The entire application should take about 10 minutes to complete. Please be advised that this volunteer application has NO option to save, so you will not be able to return to your partially completed form.

If you have any questions, please contact us at facilitators@hobyncwest.org.

Jordan Googe and Amy Braden, Directors of Facilitators

Application Questions

Have you previously served as a HOBY facilitator

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How did you hear about this opportunity?

What do you need from the Planning Committee to be successful as a facilitator?*

What do you wish you would have been told the first time you facilitated?*

What's your favorite thing about HOBY?*

What's your philosophy on leadership?*

What's your favorite quote about leadership?*

What prompted you to apply to be a facilitator?*

As a facilitator, you are responsible for nurturing meaningful discussion and encouraging critical thinking in your group. On a scale of 1-10, how do you feel about leading or continuing an uncomfortable, but seminar-relevant conversation about an activity, panelist, or speaker? [With 1 being "Incredibly uncomfortable - I could use some help" and 10 being "I am completely comfortable and feel prepared to handle anything"]*

Do you have any dietary restrictions? If so, please describe them.

Do you have any medical conditions that the HOBY committee should be aware of? If so, please describe them.

HOBY International Online Volunteer Application

HOBY International requires all HOBY volunteers to apply through their website. You can complete the application at:

https://reg.hoby.org/HOBYVolunteerApplication/

Please Note:

If this is your first year volunteering, you do not need a username and password to enter the application. Simply click the "Continue" button under "New Volunteers". Returning volunteers should log-in using the username and password they were issued when they last volunteered. If you do not remember this or have it in an old email, contact Danyll Lockhart, Director of National Programs, at lockhartd@hoby.org to retrieve it for you.

Online Application Status*

I have gone to the webpage above and successfully completed my online volunteer application with HOBY International. I am a returning volunteer and have requested my username and password from HOBY International. I will complete the application once I receive it from them. I went to the above webpage but could not complete the application successfully. I am unable to complete the online application at this time for some other reason.

Please explain.*

HOBY Code of Conduct

[At the beginning of the program year, to be signed by the affiliate Corporate President (CP) and submitted to the respective DNP; to be signed by ALL volunteers over the age of 18 and submitted to the affiliate CP; to be signed by Board of Trustee members and submit to the Chairman; to be signed by staff and submitted to the CEO. Until the Code of Conduct is signed the individual may not volunteer or work at HOBY in any capacity.]

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (“HOBY”) is committed to the highest ideals of youth leadership development and education and expects all representatives to act in a manner that contributes to the overall mission of HOBY, consistently reflects positively on the organization and follows HOBY policies. As a HOBY representative, I accept responsibility to represent HOBY with pride and dignity conducting myself in a professional manner and as a positive role model for HOBY program participants, alumni, volunteers, and the greater public. I agree to adhere to the following standards of conduct.

I will treat everyone with respect, dignity, patience, integrity and consideration. I will be fair, professional, and honest.
I will encourage participation of and respect for individuals of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, and treat everyone equally.
I will maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct that includes self control and responsible behavior. I will be a positive role model.
I will respect the property of hotels, universities, dormitories, dining facilities, and other venues.
I will ensure that HOBY is a positive experience for ambassadors, alumni, and volunteers, and will provide the highest quality event possible.
I will provide for the general welfare, health and safety of any ambassador or alumni in my charge during the course of my assigned duties.
I will abide by all HOBY rules, standards, policies and guidelines.
I will obey all local, state and federal laws.
I will refrain from the use of alcohol, tobacco products and profane language while serving HOBY, particularly while in the presence of youth.
I will refrain from any form of personal abuse/attacks towards ambassadors, alumni, volunteers, staff, board, and others, including verbal, physical and emotional abuse.
I will not engage in disloyal, disrespectful, and detrimental conduct to HOBY, including, but not limited to, disloyal, disrespectful, and detrimental conduct by e-mail and on the internet.
I understand that I am only authorized to represent HOBY as specifically indicated in my position description, or as directed in a written authorization signed by my respective Director of National Programs, or as approved by the President/CEO and/or the Board of Trustees.
I will perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
I understand that HOBY discourages relationships of a romantic or sexual nature between supervisors and those they supervise or volunteers and those they serve. I agree to maintain appropriate relationship boundaries during the course of my volunteer activities/work and agree to speak with a supervisor/staff member should any relationship develop which makes it difficult for me to remain objective and fulfill my obligations.

By signing here, I acknowledge that I have read and understand that the Code of Conduct applies throughout the year and failure to adhere to any or all parts of this code may result in suspension from my duties and/or termination of my relationship with HOBY.*

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HOBY Annual Background Check Authorization Form for Volunteers

Applicant Release Authorization

In accordance with the Child Protection Policy of Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY), all volunteers 18 years and older, who will have repetitive access or contact with Ambassadors or who will sit on the local affiliate corporate board, must complete this form and agree to an background check annually.

Background checks forindividuals accepted to the positions of Regional Project Director (RPD) and Corporation President (CP) will be conducted by HOBY International; background checks on all other volunteers will be conducted by the Corporation President of the local affiliate HOBY corporate board.

The information provided on this form is required by law enforcement agencies and other entities for positive identification purposes when checking public records. It is confidential and will not be used for any other purposes. I hereby release the employer and agents and all persons, agencies, and entities providing information or reports about me from any and all liability arising out of the request for or release of any of the above mentioned information or reports.

I hereby authorize, without reservation, any law enforcement agency, institution, information service bureau, school, employer, reference or insurance company contacted by Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) or its background check service provider or agent, to furnish the information described above. I understand that in the event a negative hiring decision is made based upon the results of my background check, a report will be furnished to me upon my request. I understand that, regardless of previous appointments, HOBY is not obligated to appoint me to a volunteer position. If appointed, I understand that violation of HOBY policies or principles could be subject to my suspension or removal by HOBY staff.

Name*

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Other Legal Names Used

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HOBY State/Site/Affiliate*

HOBY Volunteer Position*

Address*

Address Line 1

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City

State

ZIP Code

Social Security Number*

Date of Birth*

Home Phone

Business Phone

Cell Phone*

Email*

Occupation/Job Title*

Company/Employer's Name*

Number of Years with HOBY*

HOBY Alumni Year

If applicable

I certify that the information I provided is correct.

Signature of Volunteer*

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Date Signed*

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION ON THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE.

Signature of Participant*

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Date*

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Apply to be a Facilitator for HOBY NC West 2019!

Volunteer Information

Application Questions

HOBY International Online Volunteer Application

HOBY Code of Conduct

HOBY Annual Background Check Authorization Form for Volunteers