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Summer Camp Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: STAFFORD JUNCTION INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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33 people are interested
Camp Junction is specifically designed to address summer learning loss through activities that focus on maintaining math and reading levels while also having fun. A nutritious lunch and snacks are provided.
Camp Junction runs in two groups at Stafford Junction:
Mondays & Wednesdays (Kindergarten - Second Grade)12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday (Third Grade - Fifth Grade)12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fridays will be at different locations to allow for Soccer/Sport days and YMCA Waterpark trips 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Students will be divided into groups and rotate through each learning station: Math, Reading, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Education & Activities. Volunteers will assist in guiding groups though rotations and build positive mentor relationships with a small group of students.
We provide Orientation training, as well as optional CPR class prior to the start of Camp Junction.
To Apply: Contact us for application by emailing crice@staffordjunction.org or visit our website: www.staffordjunction.org
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About STAFFORD JUNCTION INC
Location:
791 Truslow Road, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22406, US
Mission Statement
Stafford Junction is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization serving children and families residing in Stafford County's low-income neighborhoods. We partner with individuals, organizations, schools, businesses, churches, and foundations to provide effective and efficient delivery of our programs which focus on education and healthy living. Our programs are all offered at no cost. We strive to provide a critical "hand-up" by practicing our four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Description
Through faith and action, we strive to nurture and develop individuals in Stafford County who are constrained by poverty and the lack of English proficiency, and to help them fulfill their maximum potential.
Brain Builders is an after-school tutoring and mentoring program where students receive guided reading and math review, homework assistance, a nutritious meal or snack, and a Tide Me Over bag (TMO) which includes shelf-stable groceries to prepare a meal for a family of four.
Healthy Living Pays includes workshops, clinics, and classes designed to teach both youth and adults how to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The focus is on nutrition, physical activity, healthcare assessments, and balanced mental health. Family memberships at the YMCA, field trips, health fairs and screenings, and TMO Bags are all part of the program.
Summer Junction includes all Stafford Junction summer camps, activities, and field trips. Activities include Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Sports Camp, STEAM Camp, Soccer Clinic, and Camp Junction. Camp Junction is held at Stafford Junction and is specifically designed to address summer learning loss through activities that focus on maintaining math and reading levels all while having fun. A nutritious lunch, snacks, and TMO bags are provided.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Fredericksburg, VA 22406
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- Child Development
- Teaching / Instruction
- Visual Arts
- Physical Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Each day of camp runs from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, we ask volunteers to arrive 10-15 minutes early and be prepared to stay 10-15 minutes after.
- All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Application and Attend Orientation. The ability to work well with kids and want to help others is a requirement. We also require background checks for volunteers 18 and older.