Summer Camp Volunteer (on a farm!)

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Position Overview

Summer camp volunteers will assist the camp instructors leading small groups of children ages 7-11 during day camp. As a volunteer you will help provide a successful camp experience for campers by keeping them safe and engaged through co-facilitating a variety of educational games and activities. Volunteers typically work with the same small camp group throughout the week, assisting the Summer Camp Instructor of that group.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Assist camp instructors with summer camp activities
• Assist with behavioral management of campers
• Help monitor and support safety of campers
• Assist in setup and clean-up of daily camp activities; arriving an hour before and staying about an hour after the campers each day (usually 8am-4pm)

Qualifications:

• High-energy and flexible
• Self-driven and motivated
• Interest in outdoor education
• Ability to do light physical work, including standing for several hours and spending full days outdoors
• Age 15 or older; camper siblings & parents/guardians are encouraged to volunteer with us!
• Experience working with children preferred
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to attend on-farm training in June (let us know if this is a barrier, we are happy to discuss options and work with your schedule!)

Benefits:

• Great experience to add to a resume or college application
• 40+ community service hours per week
• Enjoy the natural beauty of Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center in the Snoqualmie Valley
• Have a fulfilling experience connecting children to nature and food systems
• Make new friends and network with other passionate educators and farmers
• Bring home fresh, seasonal, organic produce every day!

How to Apply:

Please apply on our website at https://www.oxbow.org/get-involved/volunteer/.

If you have any questions, please call 425-788-1134 ext. 1 or send an email to camp@oxbow.org