Project Serve

Come serve for a weekend!

When the leaves change and the snow flies, Project Serve volunteers are here to serve! Project Serve is the name for all who serve during the fall and winter seasons. They ensure weekend camps and group retreats run smoothly. Youth groups, families, young adults, and individuals volunteer their time (normally a Thursday/Friday into Sunday) to serve others at Fort. When not serving, volunteers are encouraged to enjoy all that camp has to offer! Join this opportunity for you or your group to develop community through service, recreation, and devotional time in God’s Word.

Looking to serve in summer? Fort’s summer staff and summer volunteers make certain summertime ministry is fully staffed to make an eternal difference each and every week.

Project Serve Prep Guide

Things to know

We ask that you review these guidelines and expectations to be sure that serving is a good fit. These guidelines are for you, and for Fort – we want you to have a good experience serving, and we need to run camp well to impact lives for eternity! These guidelines ensure both happen well.

The Basics

Each Project Serve weekend starts either Thursday or Friday and runs through Sunday and is open to 20-30 individuals. There is no cost to volunteer; room and board are provided. You can volunteer as an individual, a group (one youth group in particular serves together multiple weekends every winter!), or as a family (if certain criteria are met – see below).

Working Hours

Typically, volunteers work 8-10 hours a day – depending on the area(s) you’re assigned to serve you may work all the hours together (i.e. from 7:30-5 Stables) or your day may be broken-up into smaller shifts throughout the day (i.e. from 6:45-8am, 10:30-11am, 1:30-5:30pm Coffee Shop).

Non-Working Hours

When not assigned to work in an area, you are free to experience camp! We invite you to enjoy time in nature and experience the activities offered at Fort!

Housing & Accommodations

Most of our housing for volunteers is community orientated (i.e.: 10 women sharing a bunk room together) and we have limited housing available for small groups / family units. Sometimes this means the housing unit we have available requires using the communal shower/bathrooms (The Moonbeam). Reach out to Shannon if you have specific housing needs or questions.

Group Expectations

Depending on group size, your entire group may be assigned to serve in one area (this would allow you to be on the same schedule, working together and having breaks together) or multiple areas, the norm for larger groups. While you might have some down time as a group – you may not. Needs at camp change often. Assigned areas will depend on the needs of camp.

Family Expectations

Thank you for considering serving at Fort as a family. It’s a joy to watch families connecting and serving – all while making kingdom impact! We can usually accommodate one family to serve per retreat. Meeting the requirements below allows for the weekend to be a win for your family and a win for Fort. Please reach out with questions or to check availability for a specific weekend.

-We require your family to have 2 people that are 15 years or older that can serve all shifts in the area you are assigned.

-We require that at least 50% of your family serve full shifts. For example – if you are a family of 5 (2 parents, 3 kids) at least 3 of you should be able to work a full volunteer schedule each day.

Volunteer Inquiry/Waiver

"*" indicates required fields

Volunteer Name*

First Last

Birthdate*

Email*

Mobile Phone*

Gender*

Male

Female

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Please share any information about food allergies:

If you attend church, what is your church home?

Are you serving as an individual or coming to serve with a group or as a family?*

Individual

Group

Family

What group?

Do you have any children under 17 that you'd like to register/sign for?

Yes

Name of Child under 17

First Last

Gender of Child

Male

Female

Age of Child

Acknowledgement of Risk Form*

I agree to the Agreement & Acknowledgement of Risk

Fort Wilderness Ministries (FWM)

Participant’s Agreement & Acknowledgement of Risk

Although Fort Wilderness Ministries (FWM) has taken reasonable steps to provide you with Staff, equipment, and appropriate support so you can enjoy our programs and activities, these activities are not without risk. Certain risks cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activity, which could result in, but not limited to, the following: loss or damage to your equipment, financial damage, sickness (including communicable diseases), emotional stress, bodily and/or personal injury, a potential for permanent disability and even death. It is important for us to inform you of the inherent risks.

In consideration for the opportunity to participate in the registered event, and the services of Fort Wilderness, its staff, volunteers, and all other persons associated with its ministry, I, the undersigned on behalf of my family and all those under my care, agree as follows:

The participant named above is physically able to participate in all camp activities and to my knowledge does not have an illness or any communicable disease which could be passed on to staff or other campers

– I accept and acknowledge that many of the activities at FWM has a known and unknown associated risk and I voluntarily accept the risks described above with participation in and transportation to such activities
– I accept personal financial responsibility for any injury or other loss sustained during any and all activities or during transportation to and from the activities, as well as for any medical treatment that is authorized by FWM and rendered to the participant named above
– I release and promise to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FWM for any injury or adverse consequence arising directly or indirectly from participating in any and all activities or transportation to and from the activities, whether such injury arises out of the actions of FWM, the participant named above, or otherwise
– I give FWM permission to use the image(s) of the participant named above for promotional materials, which may include use in social networks & websites

Do you have any more children under 17 that you'd like to register/sign for?

Yes

Name of Child under 17

First Last

Gender of Child

Male

Female

Age of Child

Acknowledgement of Risk Form*

I agree to the Agreement & Acknowledgement of Risk

Do you have any more children under 17 that you'd like to register/sign for?

Yes

Name of Child under 17

First Last

Gender of Child

Male

Female

Age of Child

Acknowledgement of Risk Form*

I agree to the Agreement & Acknowledgement of Risk

Do you have any more children under 17 that you'd like to register/sign for?

Yes

Name of Child under 17

First Last

Gender of Child

Male

Female

Age of Child

Acknowledgement of Risk Form*

I agree to the Agreement & Acknowledgement of Risk

Do you have any more children under 17 that you'd like to register/sign for?

Yes

Name of Child under 17

First Last

Gender of Child

Male

Female

Age of Child

Acknowledgement of Risk Form*

I agree to the Agreement & Acknowledgement of Risk

Do you have any more children under 17 that you'd like to register/sign for?

Yes

Name of Child under 17

First Last

Gender of Child

Male

Female

Age of Child

Acknowledgement of Risk Form*

I agree to the Agreement & Acknowledgement of Risk

Have you served at Fort Wilderness before?*

Yes

In what areas are you interested in serving? Check all that apply.*

You will be assigned an area of service based on Fort’s need, if possible we will assign you to an area of preference.

Other

What are the areas you would like to serve in most? (List in order of preference.)

Where are you at in the process of serving at Fort?*

I have the dates set aside and am committed if Fort has a space for me.

I want to serve, but am not ready to commit.

I am exploring options and gathering information.

What date do you plan to arrive?

What time do you think you will arrive?

What date do you plan to leave?

What time do you think you will leave?

Fort will add your contact information to our records and reach out periodically with volunteer opportunities and other Fort updates.*

Great, thanks! I look forward to staying connected with the Fort

No thank you, I do not need to be connected with Fort

Is there anything else you would like us to know about or have questions about?

Are you currently under the age of 18?*

Yes

Acknowledgement of Risk Form*

I agree to the Agreement & Acknowledgement of Risk

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement of Risk

Because you are currently under 18, please have your parent/guardian review and agree to the Acknowledgement of Risk Form.

Acknowledgement of Risk Form*

I agree to the Agreement & Acknowledgement of Risk

Name of the Parent/Guardian Signing Agreement & Acknowledgement of Risk Form*

First Last

Phone of Parent/Guardian Signing Agreement & Acknowledgement of Risk Form

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