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Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application Process

  • Accepted volunteers will be limited.
  • Receipt of your application on time does not guarantee acceptance
  • DEADLINE: All requisites below, #1 through #8 must be provided. #1 through #5 must be downloaded, filled out, and signed. ALL documents requested (1 through 7) should be in our office by AUGUST 30th for veteran volunteers and by OCTOBER 30th for new volunteers to be able to be considered as potential volunteers for the next camp session.
  • Forms must be signed by your parent/guardian if you are under 18 years of age, or by yourself if you are 18 years or older.
  • We may require an interview with you and your parent(s).

Volunteer Application Documents

  1. Application (1 page)
  2. Health Form (1 page)
  3. Shake-A-Leg Liability Release Form (1 page)
  4. Hour Pledge Form (1 page)
  5. COVID-19 Release of Responsibility & COVID-19 Vaccinations Information
  6. 2 letters of recommendation – only for new volunteers. These letters need to be written by either teachers or counselors from school, or a job employer if you work. The letters need to be in stationary of the school or the company you work for. Handwritten letters will not be accepted. Baby-sitting letters from friends/family will not be accepted either.
  7. If under 18 years old... your last report card from school (only for new volunteers).
  8. Recent photo has to be included. PLEASE EMAIL PHOTO TO Bela.Florentin@Nicklaushealth.org. Applications without photos will not be considered.
  9. Background check will be required for all 18 years or older– you will receive instructions once your application is being considered and your application will be considered only if 1 through 8 of our requisites are complete. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL YOUR REQUIREMENTS GET TO OUR OFFICE TOGETHER AND NOT IN PARTS. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISCARDED.


IMPORTANT! Please be sure to read the volunteer guidelines (thoroughly) before filling out your paper work to make sure you know the criteria of your selection and deadline dates. Remember that submitting all paperwork on time does not guarantee acceptance. We will notify you if you are accepted by January, before the first meeting. Those older than 18 will be notified they need to do a background check online.

DO NOT MISS A MANDATORY MEETING WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!

Submit your documents

Mail all signed documents to:
Dr. Moises Simpser VACC Camp
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3200 SW 60th Ct., Suite 203
Miami, FL 33155

Or preferably scan (clearly) and email all signed documents to: Bela.Florentin@nicklaushealth.org
 

For questions

Bela Florentin
Coordinator
Dr. Moises Simpser VACC Camp
(305) 662-8222
(786) 390-4067