There are two major ways that an individual or family may receive assistance with financial difficulties that will allow them to attend SUUSI. SUSSI does not have any employees.
SUUSI staff members work throughout the year and at SUUSI to make all of the workshops, nature outings, and special activities possible. The members of the SUUSI staff are not paid for their efforts, but are provided with staff credit toward their own SUUSI costs. Staff credit provides opportunities for participants to come to SUUSI and make a difference.
SUUSI also provides a limited number of scholarships for individuals and families. These SUUSIships are designed to make it possible to bridge the gap in resources to allow people to experience the magic of SUUSI.
SUUSI is always looking for new people to join our SUUSI staff family. If you would like to apply for a staff position, please go to SOLIS (SUUSI Online Information System) to complete an application. You'll need to create a SOLIS account if you don't already have one in order to apply for a staff position. All staff positions are fully volunteer, but you can get some or all of your SUUSI registration costs covered in return for your efforts. Many of our staff members would find it difficult to attend SUUSI without this assistance.
If you would like more information about joining the SUUSI staff, or if you are just interested in volunteering, please complete the staff form. If working on staff isn't your thing, there are many other ways to be involved. Please tell us about you and your interest and we can help you explore the opportunities to be involved in making our week at SUUSI very special for everyone.
Leading a workshop is a great way to meet new people and contribute to the SUUSI community. To submit your idea for a workshop just go to the SUUSI home page and click on the link at the top right of the page. You'll first need to register as a user in SOLIS - SUUSI Online Information System.
This registration is a quick and easy process of providing your e-mail address, selecting a password and clicking on a link that we e-mail to you automatically. Once you're registered, you can fill out the Workshop Proposal Form in order to submit a proposal for SUUSI.
Every year, we welcome new workshops and workshop leaders, and we're especially looking for workshops with class participation (rather than lecture-style).
For additional information about leading a SUUSI workshop, please visit our Workshops.
SUUSI offers scholarships to individuals and families wishing who would otherwise be unable to attend without financial assistance. Funds that are offered through SUUSIships are limited. SUUSIship awards are based upon financial need and aim to help individuals and families bridge a financial gap so that they can participate in SUUSI activities.
To be considered in the first round of SUUSIship awards, applications must be received by the deadline. All requests and applications are kept strictly confidential.
To apply for a SUUSIship, please submit an SUUSIship application. If you wish to apply, but cannot do so on–line, please click here to download the application form (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). If you download the application, please complete it and mail it to: Amy Carol Webb, SUUSIships, PO Box 660131, Miami Springs, FL 33266.
If you have any questions concerning the SUUSIship application, you may e-mail Amy Carol Webb at songweaver@amycarolwebb.com. If you wish to be considered in the first round of applications, it is important that your information reach Amy Carol by May 15, 2008 or be postmarked by that date. This will allow the SUUSIship committee to inform you of your award in time to get the lowest possible rate for attending SUUSI.
In addition to the SUUSIship application you will be asked to provide a personal reference. The person whose name and contact information you provide, will be asked to complete a brief form on your behalf.
If you send in applications after the May date, your request will be considered as funds are available.
If you receive a SUUSIship you will receive a listing of volunteer opportunities at SUUSI. Those who receive SUUSIship awards are asked to provide a maximum of 10 hours of volunteer work time in exchange for your award. The number of hours that you will be asked to work will be dependent upon the size of your award and your age. Paperwork concerning your acceptance of your SUUSIship and your commitment to volunteer will be sent to you as soon as you have been notified of your award.
Limited scholarship (SUUSIship) funds are available to assist those individuals and families who otherwise might not be able to attend SUUSI. SUUSIships are awarded based on need and other factors, as well as on the ability to participate in, contribute to, and benefit from the SUUSI experience.
Grant amounts vary as determined by individual or family circumstances, with the maximum award based on the costs of registration and room and board, not including any additional expenses such as travel, workshops, or air conditioning. A volunteer commitment is required from each recipient age 10 and over.
SUUSIship awards are funded by the generosity of our SUUSI participants, you and me. There are six ways in which people contribute to the SUUSIship fund which is a separate off budget fund reserved for SUUSIship awards.