Thank you for considering to volunteer at Hope’s Haven!

There are various volunteer opportunities open:

  • Mentoring children

  • Horse handling

  • Barn chores

  • Administrative tasks

  • Fundraising support

Before you can begin volunteering at Hope’s Haven Rescue & Youth Camp, the Volunteer Application form and Release form must be submitted below.

After submitting the forms, we will be in contact with you to schedule a meet and greet session where you will learn more about the program. Before confirming your volunteer position, a criminal background check and clearances are required.

If you would like more information please contact us.

If you would prefer a PDF version of the forms- you can access the forms by clicking the button below.

#1 - VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Statement of Faith

Hope’s Havens Founder, directors, staff and leaders are committed to help heal the hearts and minds of youth who have faced difficulties in their lives by sharing the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. As a Christian ministry we believe in one true God in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

  • We believe all who repent of their sin and believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are forgiven of all their sins, are transformed and given a new life – a restored relationship with God, and are given eternal life through Him. All this is given freely by grace and cannot be earned. John 3:16

  • We believe in faithful stewardship, and choose to give God our heart, soul, mindand strength, while carrying out our God given purpose- serving youth, families and God’s earthly creatures (Mark 12:30)

  • We believe God created all children, they are a gift from God and are perfect in God’s eyes and should be treated with love and respect. “Beware that you don’t look down on little ones. For I tell you their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.” Matthew 18:10

  • We believe all animals are God’s creatures and should be treated with love and respect. “You shall not see your brother’s donkey or his ox fallen down by the way and ignore them. You shall help him to lift them up again.” Deuteronomy 22:4

Prior to volunteering at Hope’s Haven please complete your clearances below:

PA Criminal Background Check (PATCH)

https://www.psp.pa.gov/Pages/Criminal-History-Background-Check.aspx

#2 - RELEASE FORM

I understand that there is a risk in riding live animals and acknowledge that my/our participation in this activity is purely voluntary. I assume full responsibility for myself and any minor children for whom I am parent, guardian or otherwise responsible, for any bodily injury, accident, illness, paralysis, death, loss of personal property and expenses thereof as a result of any accident which may occur while I/we participate in the horseback ride and HHRYC. I/we further agree to abide by all safety instructions, and to wear any safety equipment provided or brought on the horseback ride while I/we are participating in the activity.

I, for myself and any minor children for whom I am parent, legal guardian or otherwise responsible, hereby release, acquit and forgive HHRYC principals, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers and its owner, Diane Gruber-Strickland from any and all liability of any nature for any and all injury or damage (including property damage, personal injury, illness, blindness, paralysis, and/or death) to me or said minor children as the result or my/our participation in horseback riding at HHRYC.

I, for myself and any minor children for whom I am parent, legal guardian or otherwise responsible, and for my/our heirs, personal representatives or assigns, also hereby expressly waive any claim, lawsuit, complaint, charge, or cause of action against HHRYC, its principals, directors, agents, employees and its owner, Diane Gruber-Strickland , and for any and all injury or damage, to me or any such minor children and other persons as a result of my/our participation in horseback riding at HHRYC.

I, for my/our heirs, personal representatives and assigns also hereby expressly agree to indemnify and hold Harmless HHRYC principals, directors, employees, and its owner, Diane Gruber-Strickland , including costs, expenses and counsel fees, from and against all claims, lawsuits, complaints, charges or causes of action arising from the participation in horseback riding at HHRYC and the activities for which this Release and Waiver Agreement is given.

#3 - PHOTO RELEASE FORM

I grant Hope's Haven Rescue and Youth Camp the right to take photographs of me and/or my family when on Hope's Haven Rescue/Youth Camp property or any HHRYC sponsored events. I authorize HHRYC, its assigns, and transferees to copyright, use, and publish these photographs or videos in print and/or other digital media. I agree that HHRYC, may use these photographs of me with or without my name for any lawful purpose, including, but not limited to such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.

#4 - AUTHORIZATION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT FORM