CAIRN MENTOR APPLICATION

Applications are open for the 2025-2026 program - apply today!

Applications will close on July 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.

MENTOR REQUIREMENTS

To be considered as a mentor for the Cairn Program, applicants must:

Be at least 21 years of age or older
Have prior experience working with and leading youth
Have a willingness and ability to lead students in activities throughout the program (i.e., team-building, ice breakers, outdoor stewardship, etc.)
Be comfortable transporting students in large passenger vans or pick-up trucks to events
Successfully pass a reference and background check
Attend in-person Cairn Mentor Training on August 21st, 2025 (2 hours in the evening)
Commit to attending once-a-month activities September 2025 – April 2026 (approximately 7-10 Hours/Month)
Mentors may serve for several years if they are invited back into the program

Questions? Contact Emily Novack or 303-715-1010 ext. 113.

This form does not save. Please take a look at the application information you will need and consider drafting your answers in a separate document before submitting. All prompts with an '*' is required for submission. Please note that this is the application for MENTORS and there is a separate application for students.

CAIRN PROGRAM APPLICATION
FOR MENTORS

Download our Cairn Youth Program Application for Mentors (.docx)
(Please note - application requires online submission).

Cairn Youth Program Application - Students

APPLICANT INFORMATION

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name*

Pronouns (optional)

Email Address*

Phone Number*

City*

State*

ZIP Code*

Will you be 25 years of age or older by September 1st, 2025? (This question is being asked for driving insurance purposes.)*

Yes

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Current Employer*

Position*

EDUCATION

EDUCATION HISTORY

Highest Level of Education Achieved*

If you selected 'Degree', please indicate your field of study or program:

ESSAY QUESTIONS

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

Why do you want to volunteer with VOC as a Cairn Mentor?*

What type of experience do you have working with or leading youth? Please explain your comfort levels leading youth in activities throughout this program (i.e., team-building, ice breakers, outdoor stewardship, etc.)*

Why do you think it’s important to care for our natural environment?*

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please list any current certifications that you have that are related to working with youth (ex. CPR, First Aid, etc.):

Please list your volunteer experience, if any:

How did you hear about the Cairn Program?*

REFERENCES

REFERENCES

Ref #1

Reference #1

Name*

Relationship to Reference*

Years Known*

Preferred Contact Information (Phone number or email)*

Ref #2

Reference #2

Name*

Relationship to Reference*

Years Known*

Preferred Contact Information (Phone number or email)*

Ref #3

Reference #3

Name*

Relationship to Reference*

Years Known*

Preferred Contact Information (Phone number or email)*

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NOTE: Cairn Mentor applications are open through July 31, 2025. All final decisions will be communicated to you via email before or by August 8th, 2025. If you have any additional questions, please email Emily or call 303-715-1010 ext. 113.

CAIRN MENTOR APPLICATION

MENTOR REQUIREMENTS

CAIRN PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR MENTORS

Cairn Youth Program Application - Students

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CAIRN PROGRAM APPLICATION
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