Dear Prospective Travel
Counselor,
Thank you for your
interest in volunteering. Volunteer
Travel Counselors are a special group of people who are the link between the
Please read the
information and forms in this packet to help you decide if becoming a Travel
Counselor is right for you. We dont
want you to be just a volunteer.
Our Travel Counselors play an important role in the success of the
To start the process,
complete the application materials and either mail,
fax 491-3583 or drop them by our office at
If you have any other
questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 491-3583.
Sincerely,
Heather A. Clark
Manager
Enclosures
Purpose: To
enthusiastically greet and provide the visiting public with current and
accurate information about the State of
Benefits
to the Volunteer: Satisfaction
from assisting visitors; meeting people from different states, countries, and cultures;
learning about area and state attractions; gaining new skills; and having fun.
Responsibilities: To greet
the motoring public, distribute accurate travel information and provide travel
routing. To continue ongoing education
and staff development through training sessions, staff meetings,
familiarization trips and independent learning.
To fulfill shift duties and responsibilities while maintaining the
integrity of the
Resources
and Support Available: Travel
Counselors will be provided training, shirt, nametag, and a safe working
environment. The program will provide
access to brochures, maps, reference materials, and audio-visual materials
specific to the area and
Qualifications: The
Travel Counselor should be self confident, outgoing, and have good customer
service and communication skills in order to provide information in an easily
understood and helpful manner. Basic
experience and knowledge about the area and
If
you are unable to fulfill these duties, please see Heather about our other
volunteer opportunities.
Time
Required: A wide range of shifts are available, see
staff for more details. Shifts are 3-1/2 hours in length during the Summer and 3 hours in the Winter.
Expected
Results from this Position: Correctly informed travelers, positive
feedback from visitors, and return visits.
Contact
Person:
Phone: 970-491-3583
E-mail: [email protected]
NAME ______________________________________________
Days available:
(If more than one, please indicate your
preference if any).
MON ____ TUE ____ WED ____ THU ____ FRI ____ SAT____ SUN____
Shifts available: (If more than one, please indicate your preference if any).
Summer: 8 - 11:30 a.m.
______ 11:15 a.m. 2:45 p.m.
______ 2:30 6 p.m. ______
Winter: 8 11 a.m.
_______ 11 a.m. 2 p.m. _________ 2 5 p.m. ________
How many shifts per
month are you available?
One per week ____ 2 3 per month ____ Substitute as needed ____
Do you have your own
transportation? Yes ____
No ____
Do you speak any
other language besides English? Yes ____
No ____
If yes, what
language/s:
_________________________________________________________
How familiar are you
with things to do and see in the
Very familiar ____ Somewhat familiar
______ Vaguely familiar ____
How familiar are you
with things to do and see in
Very familiar ____ Somewhat familiar
______ Vaguely familiar ____
Special knowledge
and skills:
____History of the area ____Computer ____Map reading
____Customer service ____First
Aid/CPR ____Travel routing
____Others, please list:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Are you registered
with RSVP? Yes ____ No ____
Additional on-going
training and staff meetings will be required of Volunteer Travel
Counselors.
Please check those
days and times that you most likely would be available/would prefer:
MON ____ TUE ____ WED ____ THU ____ FRI ____ SAT____ SUN____
Mornings ____ Afternoons
____ Evenings
____
Why are you
interested in volunteering at the
___________________________________________________________________________________
How did you hear
about this volunteer opportunity?
_____________________________________
Name
__________________________________________________ Birthdate
___________________
E-Mail Address:
_________________________________________ Soc Sec #__________________
Address/City/ZIP
_________________________________________________________________
How long have you lived
at this address? _________________ If less than 7 years, please provide
address/es within past 7 years:
Address City/State/ZIP County
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Day phone: __________________________ Evening phone:
____________________________
Are you employed? Yes ____
No ____ If
yes, name of employer:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Personal references Address Phone
_________________________________ ___________________________________ __________
_________________________________ __________________________________ __________
Have you used any names
or Social Security numbers within the past 7 years other than those given
above? If so, please list (include
nicknames, ex. Susie for Susan):
___________________________________________________________________________________
Have you been convicted
of a crime in the past 7 years? If so,
please describe below.
Incident
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please list any current
or past volunteer positions you have held:
Date Agency Job
Title/Duties
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
I understand that a
criminal history and reference check will be made in order to ensure a safe
working environment and I affirm that the above information is true and correct
and that I have not knowingly provided false or misleading information.
Signed
________________________________________________ Date __________________