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Quest Program Managers & Volunteers

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

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Quest Program Managers & Volunteers

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. Boundaries and limitations • Rule of privacy • Transportation of youth • Male, female

  7. 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

  8. 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

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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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 cg 26-28 February 2010 • Igloo , snow cave, snow travel and winter survival • Location: Paradise (Mount Rainier); alternate Hyak (Snoqualmie)

  14. Scheduled activities (2009-2010) 16-18 April 2010 Backpacking, camping, Biking Location: Oregon (specifics TBD) 12-14 June 2010 Rock Climbing, Rappel and Rescue Rappel Leavenworth 1-3 October 2010 TBD

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