russell huffington adult volunteer leader - life skills train the trainer youth life skills...

Quest Program Managers & Volunteers Russell Huffington

Adult volunteer leader - life skills train the trainer Youth life skills trainer Youth mentor

Eric Andersen Chaplain Youth Life skills trainer Youth mentor

Jeff Conti Overall responsible for the program Train the trainer (Program managers, adult

volunteers) Manage volunteer leaders Youth life skills trainer Youth mentor

Vision

To assist, mentor and train young adults, to see God’s hand in His creation, to discover their personal Godly path, and to develop a lifetime relationship with Christ & with each other.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE

The single most important idea that a young adult needs to have in order to accomplish great tasks

is to believe that he can.

Mission statement

Provide young men with discipleship and skill training in support of The Summit’s mission; More Christians, Better Christians, In a vibrant community, for the good of the world.

Goals

Introduce God and His Son Jesus through His word

Develop a clear understanding of our place in Him

Develop a solid relationship with Him Develop strong relationships with leaders,

parents, teammates Develop life skills Have fun

Boundaries and limitations

Rule of privacy Transportation of youth Male, female

REQUIREMENTS

•Age: Youth must be between the ages of 14 years through (and including) 19 years old•Physically able: Youth must be capable of outdoor, high adventure activities•Maturity: Youth must display a degree of maturity commensurate with their age.•Commitment: Youth must attend all required meetings and preparatory outings as planned and stated by the leadership•Youth are NOT required to be members of this or any church or religious organization

Rules for young adults

School attendance School grades Behavioral problems at home and school Physical assessment and quarterly testing Performance of skills Male/Female Full Value contract

Respect of self and others Participation and encourage others Take appropriate risks Follow instructions Feedback Let go of previous negative issues

PARENTS•Student grades, attendance, behavior•Quest is not a hammer•Youth attendance•Transportation•School sports•Doctors orders for conditions, disease and injury•Miscellaneous

Commitment

The leaders, participants and parents must commit to a minimum of 1 year and anticipate 3 years of commitment to the program

Meeting attendance

Inappropriate behavior policy

Zero tolerance Tobacco, drug and alcohol use Dangerous actions

Fights, arguments, foul language Strike one, strike two (no strike three)

One way… Our way… no highway option

Meeting and activity information

Meetings will be on Mondays from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location will be at The Summit (youth center)

Clothing during meetings and events Event equipment Communication with parents Activity Permit

Scheduled activities (2009-2010)

2-4 October 2009 Climbing, rappelling, camping, fishing and hiking Location: Icicle creek, Leavenworth WA

18-20 December 2009 Backpacking, camping Location: Lake Ozette-Sandpoint cg and Cape

Alava cg26-28 February 2010

Igloo , snow cave, snow travel and winter survival

Location: Paradise (Mount Rainier); alternate Hyak (Snoqualmie)

Scheduled activities (2009-2010)

16-18 April 2010Backpacking, camping, BikingLocation: Oregon (specifics TBD)

12-14 June 2010Rock Climbing, Rappel and Rescue RappelLeavenworth

1-3 October 2010TBD