Recovery Walks! Volunteer Application Form Saturday September 23rd, 2023 | Bushnell Park Hartford, CT | 11a-3p DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SEPT 11th Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastAddress *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeEmail *PhoneT-Shirt Size (please check one) *SmallMediumLargeXL2XL3XLShirt size is not guaranteed, but we'll do our best! First come, first served. Are you currently a CCAR Volunteer? *YesNoPLEASE NOTE: Only CCAR Volunteers who have been through our official Volunteer Orientation are being considered at this time. See your RCC Volunteer Manager for an Orientation schedule if you have not been through the process but are looking to volunteer at the event. Any other individuals or organizations looking to make arrangments for volunteerism must contact amy@ccar.us for approval. If yes, which Recovery Community Center or Program do you currently volunteer with? BridgeportHartfordNew HavenWindhamYoung People & FamilyOtherPlease select the time slot you are available the day of the walk: (check ALL that apply)7am - 11am -SET UP10am - 2pm -FIRST SHIFT12pm - 4pm -SECOND SHIFT8a - 4p- ALL DAYPlease choose up to three (3) preferred assignments based on your availablity and skill set: Registration/T-shirt SalesHonor Guard TentStage HandFood TentCCAR TentParkingEvent BreakdownKids ZoneArts & Crafts TentsEvent GreetersBalloon ArchPlease read and confirm knowledge of the CCAR Code of Ethics CONDUCT: I will not exploit personal relationships within CCAR for personal gain, sexually exploit or harass other individuals under ANY circumstance, act in any way that violates the civil, legal or ethical rights of others, and always work to resist gossip, hearsay and rumors. I will remember that in the eyes of the general public, we represent people in recovery and our actions influence how the community puts a face on the recovery movement. *I AGREERESPONSIBILITY TO PEOPLE IN RECOVERY: The responsibility for personal recovery resides with the individual; understand that personal recovery comes before any CCAR activity (Recovery First!). Strive to ensure that people in recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction are treated with dignity and respect in their personal recovery process. Make an effort to see that CCAR empowers recovering people in their physical, emotional and spiritual growth and that CCAR provides opportunities for them to make significant contributions to themselves, their families and friends, their communities and our society. Work to represent all people in recovery, especially those who feel they have no voice. *I AGREERESPONSIBILITY TO THE ORGANIZATION - Work under the overarching principles outlined in the CCAR vision and mission. Always build CCAR’s reputation and maintain its integrity. Involve recovering people, their families, significant others and friends in educating policy makers, service providers, legislators and the general public about the recovery process. See that CCAR takes on a limited number of carefully chosen projects in order to maintain high-quality successful outcomes; participate in, support and improve these projects. Respect the cultural diversity of the organization and encourage the expression of diverse points of view. Participate in planning and programmatic decision-making processes. Hold existing leadership accountable that future leadership is developed from within the organization. Reach out to new members of the CCAR organization. Contribute to the overall health of the recovery community and the community at large. Express your opinion at every opportunity. Promote recovery at every opportunity for you, your family and friends, for the community, for society. Always strive to put a positive face and voice on recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction. Maintain high standards of conduct. Treat each other with dignity and respect. Report and remove yourself from any real or perceived conflict of interest. *I AGREESelected volunteers will be notified no later than September 15th with their confirmed job assignments, and are subject to mandatory background checks. Submit
