January 6, 2016
TO:
Job Placement Director
Student Services Director
FROM:
Horseshoe Leadership Center
Sharon Cassidy, Horseshoe Secretary
3309 Horseshoe Run Rd
Parsons, WV 26287-9029
horseshoe@yla-youthleadership.org
(304) 478-2481
RE:
AmeriCorps Summer of Service
Horseshoe Leadership Center has several summer volunteer
positions available, enclosed is information on what being a summer
AmeriCorps member requires.
If you have students who may be interested, please have them
contact us.
Horseshoe staff is also available to meet with your group on campus
to explain Horseshoe and the opportunities to help children and
teens.
Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association
formerly Ohio-West Virginia YMCA
YLA Groups, Youth in Government, Model United Nations, Horseshoe, Cave Lake
www.yla-youthleadership.org

400 Main Street, P.O. Box 239
Lake Leadership Center
 Cave1132
Bell Hollow Road
Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550
Latham, OH 45646
P: 304.675.5899 F: 304.675.5977
P: 937.588.3252 F: 937.588.3252
Youth Leadership Association
Horseshoe Leadership Center

3309 Horseshoe Run Road
Parsons, WV 26287
√ P: 304.478.2481 F: 304.478.4446
2016 Summer Service Opportunity - Horseshoe Leadership Center
Organization
Horseshoe Leadership Center
Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association
3309 Horseshoe Run Rd., Parsons, WV 26287-9029
(304) 478-2481, horseshoe@yla-youthleadership.org
Contact
Sharon Cassidy, Horseshoe Secretary
Description
Horseshoe offers volunteer positions as camp counselors, food service, facility
upkeep, medical and lifeguard. Our programs include teen leadership camps, a
teen entrepreneurship camp, a camp for 7 – 12 year olds, and four-week sessions
of Youth Opportunity Camp for children from low-income families.
Skills Required
The ability to work responsibly as part of a team, supportive of Horseshoe’s
philosophy and culture, positive attitude, good with campers from a range of
backgrounds, able to see and support the vision of helping young people become
their best as good citizens of their communities.
Additional information is included in the attached Horseshoe AmeriCorps
Member and Volunteer brochure.
Additional
Comments
Horseshoe AmeriCorps Members model community in action. At Horseshoe,
that means “everything that happens 24 hours a day” is our program. We all work
together, we put the camper’s first, we help everyone, we all help with food
service – housekeeping – maintenance and grounds, as well as the activities, cabin
life, special activities, camp clean up, etc. We do it all.
Duty, responsibility, character, commitment, a strong work ethic, and service to
others are qualities Horseshoe AmeriCorps Members must have and do for
personal growth as well as success in the lives of campers.
Learning &
Reflection
If you want to transform your life – this is the opportunity. Horseshoe is an
experience of giving, sharing, doing and learning like no other. This is the place
where talk and philosophy are turned into action. Horseshoe succeeds when
campers return home motivated, challenged and prepared to take action to
improve their homes, schools and communities.
Length of Service
10 weeks (includes member training) with possible opportunities for more.
Dates
May 24th – July 30th
Stipend
The AmeriCorps living allowance will be paid monthly at a rate of $300/week
during active service. In addition, AmeriCorps volunteers who successfully
complete their term of service (900 hrs.) will also receive an additional
AmeriCorps Education Award in the amount of $2,865.
Room & Board
Yes
Transportation
No
Number Positions
20
Deadline to Apply
Summer AmeriCorps member interviews and hiring is now taking place for a
limited time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
Process to Apply
Read and think about what is required as explained in the Horseshoe AmeriCorps
Volunteer brochure. If then interested, write, call or e-mail for an application.
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For more information, visit us at:
www.yla-youthleadership.org
OHIO-WEST VIRGINIA
YOUTH LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION
Horseshoe Leadership Center
3309 Horseshoe Run Road
Parsons, WV 26287
Phone: (304) 478-2481
Fax: (304) 478-4446
E-mail: horseshoe@yla-youthleadership.org
Horseshoe/AmeriCorps/AmeriCorps 2016 Summer/2016 AmeriCorps
Brochure—Horseshoe
LEADERSHIP CHARACTER SERVICE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PHILANTHROPY
Horseshoe replaces daily distractions with
new perspectives on life and one’s potential,
opportunities to examine issues facing peers
and society, the many ways our talents are
needed as responsible members of
community, and training to return home
motivated, challenged, and prepared to make
positive differences.
2016
HORSESHOE
AMERICORPS
& OTHER
VOLUNTEER
POSITIONS
To be blunt—summer AmeriCorps volunteers are here for the
campers, not self. If you cannot put self aside and do this for the
campers, don’t apply.
A foundation of values based on faith is the foundation of our work
for the greater good. This is not a summer job for money, this is a
calling to purpose larger than self.
Staff and Volunteers always…
To apply for a position,
position, first read this information
fully. Then carefully consider the commitment
required and your own personal interest, goals, and
skills. If you feel that you can commit to our vision
and our programs, contact our office for an
application.
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Put campers first;
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Help others succeed;
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Are friendly, like working with people, are positive;
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Excite others about ideas, activities, learning,
participating, making differences for good;
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Share and reflect this organization’s values;
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Have a strong and productive work ethic;
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Work together to bring out the best in others;
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Hold true to our purpose;
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Act with conviction and maturity;
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Know how to separate work and friendship;
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Want to improve and are open to guidance.
Our Culture
Our program effectively helps persons better recognize
their talents as well as prepare for and commit to
improving their homes, schools, and communities.
The setting is rustic—cabins deep in the mountains of the
Monongahela National Forest. All Staff and Volunteers are
to conduct themselves in a professional manner that is in
keeping with our mission and culture. Some of our
practices and behavior as Staff and Volunteers are…

Be professional in appearance, image, language,
dress, and behavior. A professional appearance
includes covering any tattoos that are offensive; ear
piercings are modest; clear spacers are used with all
other piercings; hats and sunglasses are removed in
all buildings; T-shirts with messages are positive.

Members do not use alcohol, illegal drugs, or
tobacco in any form throughout their service.
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Relationships with campers are strictly prohibited.
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No animals or pets.
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Leave personal sports equipment at home.
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No weapons.
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Vehicles-must have valid driver’s license and proof of
insurance. Keys are left in the camp office.
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We promote communication with real people, we’re
open to the sounds of nature so no mp3 players,
laptops or other similar devices in the cabins,
program area, or anywhere. The artificial and virtual
are out. If you cannot live without music in your ear
during the day or to sleep at night , don’t apply for a
position.
Helping youth develop leadership, character,
and citizenship skills for a life-long commitment
to service is our Mission.
Children’s Adventure Camps promote selfdiscovery, responsibility and skill building.
Youth Opportunity Camps inspire low
income 7-12 year olds to turn their lives to
achievement in life, school, and community.
Changing Lives in Special Places
Both Horseshoe Leadership Center in West Virginia and our Cave Lake Center for Community Leadership in Ohio
seek to build responsible citizenship—the quality of an individual’s response to membership in a community.
“The hardest job of my life!” This is doing, not talking—not taking tests or writing papers—not acting...this is everything
that happens 24 hours a day. Successful staff and volunteers are those who want to do this, who share the values, who
change the focus beyond one’s self to the greater good, and who want to make a difference. This is not a job, it is a calling!
Campers “catch” our Values by what they see us do... not by what we say! In other words, it is the walk, not the talk
as all we do is guided by seven core values we believe in and seek to teach—Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Honesty,
Fairness, Trustworthiness, and Citizenship.
We demonstrate these values 24 hours of every day.
Believe in the Purpose...make all that we do part
of the big picture and always be able to explain
why...doing this every day is part of our Program.
Physical labor...getting hands dirty, cleaning and
maintaining buildings and grounds, helping in the
kitchen with meals and dishes, keeping camp
clean and a safe environment…doing this every
day is part of our Program.
Mental energy...thinking, making appropriate
decisions, designing experiences that lead
campers and communities to success...doing this
every day is part of our Program.
YLA Leadership Summits at Horseshoe are six
days of discovery, learning, great fun, friends, and
training for an effective YLA program. Youth in
Government and Model United Nations Officers
prepare everyone to involve their local groups.
Responsibility and Duty...doing every job right the
first time, seeing what needs done and doing it without
being asked, doing it again when it needs to be done,
and making it work for everyone...doing this every day
is part of our Program.
Conferences and Retreats for schools,
youth groups, faith based organizations, higher education and others are a year-round feature of Horseshoe and Family Camping is
also available at our nearby
Horseshoe Recreation Area.
Teamwork...camp is a team activity. Members must
have the right skills, attitudes, and personality that are
group oriented and enable each member to live and
work as part of a team with a common purpose ...doing
this every day is part of our Program.
Residential...enjoy life and work in the mountains
away from the material world without time for
self...doing this everyday is part of our Program.
Teen Leadership Retreats strengthen student
organizations and community leadership. The
Entrepreneurship Summit builds an entrepreneurial
culture to develop a new generation of leaders as
they renew local economies and civic life.
Cave Lake Center for Community
Leadership, our 750 acre Ohio property,
attracts 10,000 adults and children for
tent/trailer family camping.
Horseshoe AmeriCorps Member Benefits
AmeriCorps members will receive a living allowance as well as housing and
twenty meals a week. Other volunteers living on site receive housing and
meals.
The AmeriCorps living allowance will be paid monthly at a rate of $300/week
during active service.
AmeriCorps volunteers who successfully complete their term of service will
also receive an additional AmeriCorps Education Award in the amount of
$2,865 for 900 hours of service.
Horseshoe 2016 Summer Schedule
Our summer includes weeks where members and volunteers work directly
with campers and some weeks (depending on enrollment) on facility and
program preparation for upcoming groups. Be prepared for change and to
help where help is needed.
Service dates may begin as early as May 17th and extend as late as August
6th.
At a minimum, AmeriCorps members will be required to serve from May 24th
– July 30th.