Ute Trail Work Crew Info

Read through these instructions carefully and reach out to Haley Smith at HaleyS@SkyRanch.org with any questions.
    What to Expect

    Work Crew is a volunteer discipleship program designed to create an environment for growth in Christ for a young man or woman through the experience of work and service.

    What to Expect this Summer:

    Serving Others

    With the purpose of growing and being molded into servant-leaders, Work Crew serve in the kitchen, clean around camp and work on the camp grounds.

    Community

    Participants spend time in discipleship with program mentors and living in community with the Sky Ranch staff.

    Accountability

    Work Crew is coached throughout by two handpicked, highly-qualified staff who lead them in accountability while walking through the purpose-filled curriculum.

    Growth

    The curriculum includes an expositional study over the book of James along with reading through A Little Book on the Christian Life by John Calvin.

    Important Dates
    UTE TRAIL WORK CREW DATES

    First Half Work Crew: 
    May 30- July 2

    Second Half Work Crew: 
    July 4 - August 7

    Please note: We ask that you not arrive earlier than the date listed, as preparations for your arrival will be ongoing.

     

      Transportation & Travel Stipend

       

      Transportation

      You will be flying in and out of Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) exclusively on the dates outlined on your Work Crew offer, and exclusively within the time parameters. For your arrival date, your flight must land no later than 2:30pm local time. Your return flight must take-off no earlier than 10:00am, and it is recommended that it departs no later than 2:00pm.

      Once you are booked, please email us at HaleyS@SkyRanch.org with your flight itinerary info.

      • It is strongly encouraged that you buy this flight as soon as possible to avoid price fluctuations.

      • Sky Ranch will pick up and drop off Work Crew participants from the Montrose Airport on their arrival and departure date.

      • Please note that it is very important that Work Crew participants arrive and depart on time. Due to the remote nature of our Colorado sites, it becomes extremely difficult to accommodate a late arrival or departure. If you have an important scheduling need, please know that we evaluate on a case-by-case scenario and contact me as soon as possible. 

      • A participant is allowed to be driven and dropped off at Ute Trail, if this is the case, please reach out as soon as possible.

       

      Travel Stipend

      Work Crew Participants are given a $500 stipend to cover or alleviate the cost of transportation to Ute Trail. To receive it, one must complete their onboarding, specifically the Direct Deposit and W9 form.

      Stipends are distributed via direct deposit at the pay period nearest their arrival date. Generally, the stipend will be in the recipients account on the 1st or 2nd Monday following arrival. 

       

      What to Bring

      Packing List  

      Packing List

      Tip: Label your belongings.

       

      Words of Advice on Costly Items: 

      We recommend leaving valuables at home, as Sky Ranch is not liable for any of your personal property and will not be able to replace it if it is broken or stolen.

      Cell  Phones & Smart Watches:

       

      Cell phones, smartwatches, and laptops may ONLY be used during your designated off time and in designated areas. 

      Ute Trail has limited cell service, but we do not allow you to use your phones while you are working. You will have time off each week to make calls, so please plan accordingly. Make sure to inform your family and friends that you will have less access to your phone than normal. In case of emergency, a Work Crew participant can be reached by calling Ute Trail at 970.641.0717.

       

      Employment Forms

      Employment Forms

      Note: Employment Forms will be available to complete beginning February 1.

      Before you arrive at Ute Trail, you will need to complete your Employment Forms!
      • Please go to this link and log in to your HR Dashboard with your username and password: https://register.skyranch.org/HR/
      • Once you log in, click on the “Employment Forms” tab. Fill out each of the required steps until you see all green checkmarks.
      • Once all of the steps have been completed, the last step will be to “Review Onboarding” and then submit your forms!
      • NOTE:  Please make sure you have your correct social security number and banking information for this section.

      Please contact HRDept@SkyRanch.org with any questions about Employment Forms. 

       

      References

      All applicants are required to have at least THREE completed references!
      • To see if your references have been completed, please log in to your HR Dashboard at https://register.skyranch.org/HR/ and then click on the References tab.
      • You may need to resend the reference form and contact your reference to ask them to complete it. You can also add references to send as well. 
      • NOTE: If your references are having trouble completing the form, please ask them to reach out to us at HRDept@SkyRanch.org 
      Work Crew FAQs

      No, you aren’t required to have insurance while working at camp, but if you get sick while at camp, YOU are responsible for covering all the expenses. Sky Ranch provides insurance coverage if you become injured while working or have a work-related illness.

      You will be staying in the Outpost, which is a screened in cabin. The housing just contains bunk beds, but there is an adjacent bath house containing showers, sinks, toilets, and running water.

      Work Crew will have free time on the weekends supervised by a person on leadership at Ute Trail. Typically, this consists of going hiking, sight-seeing, or sometimes going to one of the mountain towns to explore and do some shopping.

      While employed with Sky Ranch, we ask you to follow these guidelines to best serve our guests this summer. If you have any questions, please consult your manager. A few examples include:

      • Tattoos: Must be covered.
      • Piercings: Two per ear permitted (female staff only. Transparent, flat nose spaces permitted.
      • Males must be cleanly shaven, or if you have a beard, there must be a distinct line.
      • No extreme hair colors, tinting, or styles.

      Yes. Once you are here, we will let you know what days you can wash your clothes. We will provide the detergent.

      Not very much! You will want to have something solid for your clothes and things (like Rubbermaid containers). Space will be tight. Bring only what you need - your roommates will appreciate it! If you have questions about how much is too much, please contact Haley Smith at HaleyS@SkyRanch.org.

      Sky Ranch will provide staff members needing medications with a private locker in the Health Center. You will use this to secure all medications (including vitamins) and only you will have access to your locker. All staff must utilize a locker for medications. You may only keep rescue inhalers and EpiPen with you during camp.

      Sky Ranch Ute Trail
      Attn: (Your Name)
      1329 State Hwy 149
      Powderhorn, CO 81243

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      Be on the lookout for emails with more info leading up to camp! 

      Please contact us if you have questions about:

      • If you have a conflict with arrival times

      • If you need a ride/carpool etc.

      • Any food allergies or dietary preferences that will need to be
        accommodated

      • If you can or feel comfortable helping to lead worship at times (ie. play an instrument, sing, read scripture, etc.)

      • Preferred name for a nametag. For example, if your name is Rebecca but you go by Becca

       

      If you have any questions or concerns reach out to Haley Smith at HaleyS@SkyRanch.org. We are so excited to see you this summer at Ute Trail!