Camp Arrah Wanna
Your Mt. Hood home for camps, conferences, retreats and events
What kind of work clothes should I have?
What happens if I get sick or injured?
Packing Lists, personnel guidelines, and other specific expectations will be provided after you are hired. There are all sorts of specific items that Interns are invited to bring with them, as well as items that are not allowed. In general, things like alcohol, recreational & non-prescription drugs, media and clothing that does not support CAW's mission, and bad attitudes are not permitted at Camp.
What paperwork will I need to complete to be hired?
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Applicants will only be considered for this particular job/program if they
- 1) are at least 16 years old on the first day of work (around June 15) and no older than 25 on the last day of work (around Labor Day)
- 2) complete and submit the online AWSOM application and agree to let CAW run a Background Check. 3) “Clear” the Background Check
- 4) participate in an interview (either virtually or in person).
- 5) CAW is committed to practicing diversity, equity and inclusion (read our DEI policy), in all areas of ministry, and therefore does NOT require employees, volunteers or guests to practice or hold any particular religion or believe system. With that in mind, applicants to the AWSOM Internship should be willing to actively participate in the faith-based content, conversation, and activities of the AWSOM program, which are inspired by a Protestant Christian American Baptist tradition.
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Under-age participants will be required to submit a signed Transportation Release form, indicating the parent/guardian's expectations for traveling with other CAW Staff as well as when they are permitted to leave Camp property. Even if an AWSOM Intern is over 18, we need to know where each Intern is at all times in case of an emergency, therefore they will only be permitted to leave camp the the approval of their supervisor, and the time off will be determined by the Guest Group needs and planned AWSOM activities.
Once work for the day is completed, Interns are welcome to leave Camp the evening before their scheduled OFF-DAY. If an intern requests to leave for an evening that does not precede their OFF-DAY, depending on what activities or work is remaining, this might cost them HALF of a "BANKED" OFF-DAY.
While we value family life and involvement outside of CAW, Interns are required to be actively involved in the day-to-day planned AND impromptu work and program activities. This is important for their growth as individuals and as part of the Camp community, and will have a direct effect on their summer success as part of the AWSOM team.
Being purposefully present with one another matters.
Galatians 5:13
How often do we get paid?
Is my student allowed to come and go freely from camp?
What are the basic qualifications to be considered for an AWSOM Internship?
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CAW strives to take the best care possible of our AWSOM Interns. We require you to have Medical, Liability and Consent Forms completed before arriving on the property. Part of that process includes you (and your parent/guardians, if under 18) communicating specific needs or expectations with the AWSOM Program Director. If an injury or illness is manageable on site, then our Staff will help care for you, dispense appropriate medications, help you successfully isolate if necessary, etc. We will also transport to urgent care if necessary. Each situation is different, and the way each individual or family manages such times is different as well. Our goal will always be to keep you healthy and get you back to work as soon as possible. We are open to some job duties being changed and we will help you be and get well. We also do not have the resources or time to provide long-term care and so it may be that you need to return home for a while, or it may be you will be unable to complete your contracted time as an AWSOM Intern. Again, each situation and each individual/family is different and we will work through that together.
Can my friends & family send me mail & care packages?
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CAW does not manage the medications of AWSOM Interns. We expect that as a young adult working this job you are able to do this for yourself. However, we are willing to help you to be successful in this if necessary. If there are specific needs, please speak with the AWSOM Program Director.
Can I bring my gaming console?
Short answer: No. CAW has an X-Box and some games that will be shared among AWSOM Interns in their shared common space. We want you to get the most out of this opportunity to live at Camp, in God's beautiful creation, and find an opportunity to get away from your usual busy-ness and screen-time. Only allowing our purchased games also helps us to know what appropriate media is being utilized by our awesome AWSOM Interns.
Once hired, you will receive a Packing List which will include all the do's and don'ts of what to bring with you to Camp. We do expect professional attire from our AWSOM Interns which will include wearing Camp Arrah Wanna/AWSOM tshirts. Shoes that are good for lots fo walking and standing, clothes you don't mind getting dirty and stained, and a general appearance of modest professionalism at Camp sums it up. More details will be explained during the hiring process.
Camp Arrah Wanna (CAW) pays our employees on a bi-weekly pay calendar, so staff get paid every-other-week. Our pay periods begin on Sunday and end on the Saturday before payday. if you choose to have your paycheck deposited directly into a checking or savings account, you will get paid on Thursday. If you choose to get a paper paycheck, you will receive that paycheck here at Camp on Friday.
"...serve one another humbly in love."
What am I allowed to bring to Camp?
Questions? Email Corey: program@camparrahwanna.org
If your online application is complete and submitted by the deadline (April 15), we will begin conducting interviews with each applicant who meets the basic qualifications of an AWSOM Intern. After the interviews are completed, applicants will receive an email informing them of their application status. If you are offered a job as an AWSOM Intern, that email will also include all of the necessary documents that will need to be completed before your first day of work - as well as instructions for next steps.
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What do I do with my medications?
YES! We recommend you do not officially change your address with the US Post Office, but you are free to have online purchases or mail and care-packages from your friends and family mailed to Camp. Our mailing address is the same as our physical address.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15