Whether you’re a veteran Corpsmember or a first year applicant, you will
find important program information on this page. We encourage you to take
responsibility for your own job, but definitely ask your parents for advice
on the employment process if you’re a first time applicant.
Please mark these dates in your calendar! You will receive information by
mail from us with detailed instructions on the next steps involved in each
process.
Application Deadline - Corpsmember applications will be available
in February and are due Friday,
March 27, 2009. We will not accept any late or incomplete applications. Only
Boulder County residents aged 14-17 as of June 15, 2009 may apply. All new
applicants must submit one letter of reference with their application; all
applicants must write a brief letter to the Team Leader as indicated on the
application. Please give us two weeks after you apply to check our website
to make sure we have received your application and that it is complete; no
calls please.
Social Security Card - Ask your parent to apply for a Social
Security number now if you do not have one; if you do not have an original
Social Security card in your possession, ask your parent to apply for a
duplicate now by calling the Social Security Administration at
1-800-772-1213. You must show your Social Security card to Human Resources
before you can start work.
Season Dates/Hours - This summer's season runs from Monday, June
15, through Wednesday, August 5. Corpsmembers work Monday - Thursday from
8:00 am to 4:00 pm with a one-half hour unpaid lunch for a total of 30 hours
per week.
 2009 Calendar
Interviews - Saturday, May 2 or May 9. All new applicants will go
through an interview. You will be sent a letter notifying you of the
interview date, time and location. We have a limited number of other
interview slots available so please call 303-678-6104 to reschedule if
absolutely necessary.
Returning Corpsmember Acceptance Date - If you have worked for the
Youth Corps before and received a letter offering you a job this summer, you
need to reply by Wednesday, April 22, to let us know if you will accept or
decline the position. We allow returning Corpsmembers to tell us if you’d
like to be on the same team or try a different team this summer.
Returning Corpsmember Paperwork Deadline - All required paperwork
will be mailed to you. Follow the instructions in the packet and
return the completed documents to Human Resources by Friday, May 15.
Human Resources is located at
2025 14th
St., Boulder. They are open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Please note that parents may sign paperwork for minors.
New Corpsmember Paperwork Deadline - All new applicants will
be notified by Friday, May 22, if they will be offered a job or not.
All required paperwork will be mailed to you. Follow the instructions
in the packet and return the completed documents to Human Resources by
Monday, June 8. Human Resources is located at
2025 14th
St., Boulder. They are open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Please note that parents may sign paperwork for minors.
Parent Orientation - Please ask your parent join us for the Parent
Orientation on Thursday, June 11, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Boulder County
Parks & Open Space building, located at
5201 St. Vrain Rd., Longmont. The Parent Orientation is not mandatory but it is very helpful for
parents/guardians of new Corpsmembers. Parents can come and find out what
team you will be on and where you will meet your team. Sorry, no
Corpsmembers please because space is limited.
First Day of Work - Monday, June 15. This is a MANDATORY
Corpsmember Orientation/Training. Arrive by 9:00 am at the
Boulder County
Fairgrounds Exhibit Building. The day will end at 3:00 pm so please ask your
parent to pick you up promptly. Bring a sack lunch, water bottle and a
backpack. Wear sunscreen, comfortable clothing and shoes you can run
in. It is
critical that all paperwork be completed before the first day of work! After
this day you must meet your Team Leader at your team’s transportation
meeting location. You must have work gloves and work boots for the second
day of work, June 16 or you will be sent home.
Transportation - You are expected to arrange transportation to
your work site or your team’s transportation meeting location where you will
be met by a van. You are expected to arrive promptly by 8:00 a.m. at your
transportation point, which will be announced at both the Parent Orientation
and the Corpsmember Orientation/Training. Don’t worry, staff will match
you to a convenient transportation point in your community accessible by bus
based on the address provided on your application. You will be transported
to your work site and returned to your transportation point at the end of
the day. It is your responsibility to be on time because vans will not wait
for people who are late. It is the also your responsibility to wear your
seat belt at all times in County vehicles. Consumption of all food or
beverages is strictly prohibited in County vehicles.
Injury & Workers’ Compensation Insurance - You are covered by
Boulder County Workers’ Compensation Program. If you are injured on the job,
you will receive a copy of BOULDER COUNTY ON-THE-JOB INJURY INFORMATION, a
wallet-sized easy reference card that details the procedure for seeking
medical attention and reporting an injury. In most cases, your Team Leader
will transport you to the nearest County Designated Clinic for treatment and
help you complete the required form, and the Program Manager will contact
your parent or legal guardian to meet you at the clinic. Please note that
treatment of injuries resulting from horseplay or unauthorized activities is
not covered. If medical treatment is required, one of the County Designated
Clinics must be utilized. Failure to follow these procedures will result in
medical bills from unauthorized physicians becoming your responsibility.
Please memorize your Social Security number because it will be helpful on
the paperwork for any injury.
Extended Holiday Break - Please note the extended holiday break from July
2 through July 6 and plan vacations accordingly. Corpsmembers may not miss
more than 4 days (30 hours) of work, except for verified medical reasons or
an excused family emergency. No exception are made.
Last Day of Work - Wednesday, August 5, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The
season-end celebration at the Boulder Reservoir is considered a workday and
Corpsmembers are paid for attending. Team Leaders will pick up and drop off
Corpsmembers from the same transportation meeting location used all season.
Please note the late start and early release times for this day. All
reimbursement forms are due this day; no exceptions are made.
Illness / Family Emergency - You must call 303-678-6104 by 7:00 am if you will not be at
work due to illness or a family emergency. This applies to each day you miss. Please note
that two days of absences during the season without notification are grounds
for immediate dismissal. A doctor’s note is required for any illness lasting
more than 4 days.
Absence - Corpsmembers must notify their Team Leaders of planned absences
due to vacations, sports camps, etc. in advance. Your parents don’t call in
to work on Monday to let them know they’ll be on vacation that week, so
please don’t do this for your job. It is up to the Team Leaders to track
these planned absences. Again, Corpsmembers may not miss more than 4 days
(30 hours) of work, except for verified medical reasons or an excused family
emergency. No exceptions are made.
Paydays - The Youth Corps pays twice a month (in the middle of the month
and the last day of the month). Corpsmembers will receive their paychecks
from their Team Leaders. The last paycheck will be mailed on Friday, August
14, and will include the bonus and any reimbursements.
Lost Paycheck - If you misplace a paycheck, you must fill out an
Affidavit to Obtain Replacement of Lost Warrant form, have it notarized and
submit the form to Boulder County Human Resources, Attn.: Payroll, P.O. Box
471, Boulder, CO 80306-0471 or in person at
2025 14th St., Boulder (Monday -
Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm). Please note that you can
download the form, or
the form and a notary are available at Human Resources.
Lost W-2 - If you misplace your W-2, you must fill out an Employer’s
Request for Duplicate W-2 form and submit the form to Boulder County Human
Resources, Attn.: Payroll, P.O. Box 471, Boulder, CO 80306-0471 or in person
at
2025 14th St., Boulder (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm). Please note
that you can
download the form or it is available at Human Resources. If
you lost your original W-2, there is a $5.00 fee payable to Boulder County.
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