THE CLAYCREW APPLICATION Summer2023

THE CLAY Crew Application Summer 2023

The CLAY Crew is made up of youth, selected from across Canada, age 18-21 (by December 31st of the gathering year), who will be involved directly in leading the CLAY Gathering, while having the opportunity to participate in many of the usual Gathering activities like a regular Home Team. You apply as an individual (NOT as a group) to be in the CLAY Crew. Members of the CLAY Crew will work in one of the main areas of the gathering: Worship and Special Events; Stage Production and Technical Support; Communication and Media; Event Planning, Registration and Administration; Creative and Performance Arts Support. Please specify on the application which of these areas you are most interested in and why.
Name

First NameLast Name
People Call me
Gender
Pronouns
Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Current occupation (if student, indicate current high school grade or college/university year and program)
Email address that you use and check regularly (email will be our main form of communication leading up to the gathering): *

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code
Mobile Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian
Please enter a valid phone number.
Have you been to a gathering before?

YesNo
Which Years?
E.g. 2015, 2018
Church Name
Type of Church

LutheranAnglicanOther
Synod/Diocese
Name and phone number of your 2 reference people (one from school, one from church or community who has seen you functioning in the areas you are applying for, or knows of your experience):
Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
What area(s) are you particularly interested in? (listed above)
list more than one if you have related experience or interest
Why do you want to be a member of the CLAY Crew?
Please list any courses or extra-curricular experiences you have had at school which are related to the work of the CLAY Crew:
Please tell us about you as a person –what are the personal skills, gifts, attributes and qualities that make you a good choice to be a member of the CLAY Crew?
The CLAY Crew will gather for two days prior to the gathering for training, team building, learning and spiritual formation. If you are selected, you will need to arrange your travel to arrive in Waterloo by Tuesday afternoon, August 8, 2023. This preparation time will involve work with both the team and in your specialist area, under the supervision of your two CLAY Crew Leaders and a member of the National Planning Committee. There will be learning to work as a team and developing strong leadership, collaboration and group skills as a community.

If you are applying as a member of the CLAY Crew, know that the time requirement is a full six days of focused work and a commitment to a holistic learning experience – mind, body, spirit and skills.

Costs for participating as a member of the CLAY Crew:

Discounted registration costs (which include accommodations and meals from August 8 – August 14, 2023) - $287.50

Travel costs to and from Waterloo

Because you are asked to arrive earlier, the costs associated with your time in Waterloo before the Gathering actually starts will be covered. These costs are your meals and accommodations for the Tuesday and Wednesday before the Gathering starts.
I understand the expectations of the CLAY Crew and if I am selected, I commit to being fully engaged in the learning, work and group process for the full time. By signing my name below, I agree to this understanding.*

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By signing, I, the parent/guardian, give consent for my child to participate as a member of the CLAY Crew (required if applicant is under 18 years old).

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2023

Please do not wait until the last minute or you may find that the team is full.

Applications are considered on individual experience and merit, not in comparison with others. We will be looking for the creation of a well-balanced team. Applications are considered as received and we will tell you whether you have been chosen or not shortly after receiving your application and checking references.

If you have any questions, please email Deacon Gretchen at gpeterson@elcic.ca
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THE CLAY Crew Application Summer 2023