Camp Volunteers

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A commitment to a full week or session of camp is required. Volunteers may sign up for more than one camp.

Required

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Optional additional hours

Before care: 8 am -8:30 am

Aftercare: 3:30 pm - 5 pm

Reports To

Volunteer Manager, Health/Wellness & Camp Director, and Camp Counselors

Summary

The Camp Volunteer is responsible for supporting the Camp Counselor and Health/Wellness & Camp Director in facilitating daily camp activities providing playful, enriching, hands-on learning experiences for Museum campers with necessary set-up and clean-up. This includes themed programming, time outside, in exhibits, snacks, lunch, and before/after care. The Camp Volunteer must show leadership and accountability and may be able to take a lead role in certain camp activities. The Camp Volunteer will work to create a fun, educational, and safe space for the campers while taking direction from the Camp Counselor and Health/Wellness & Camp Director.

Responsibilities

• Follow all volunteer policies as outlined in the Volunteer Handbook.
• Assist and support camp staff in maintaining a safe environment for guests.
• Engage campers in activities throughout the grounds and as assigned.
• Motivate campers to learn through play.
• Know pertinent facts about the Museum.
• Use appropriate communication skills to interact with campers, Parents/Caregivers of campers, other volunteers, all LCM Staff, and visitors.
• Coordinate with Camp Counselor.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Steps to Becoming a Volunteer

1. Interview. After you fill out the application, the Volunteer Manager will reach out to you informing you of your application's status. If successful, you will be asked to sign up for an interview.
   1. November Camp: Last timeslot for an interview for camp will be Sunday, October 30th at 3pm.
   2. December Camps: Last timeslot for an interview for camp will be Sunday, December 11th at 3pm.
2. Reference Check. We ask that you provide LCM a non-family member as a reference to both your work ethic and personal character.
3. Volunteer Tryout Day. You are given a day to try volunteering at LCM. This allows both you and us to see if we are a good fit for each other. During this day, you will accompany a staff member as they facilitate play in the museum.
   1. November Camp: The last day to attend a Volunteer Tryout Day is Sunday, November 6th.
   2. December Camps: The last day to attend a Volunteer Tryout Day is Sunday, December 11th.
4. New Volunteer Orientation. If all goes well, you will need to complete New Volunteer Orientation.
   1. November Camp Orientation will be held Sunday, November 13th at 9:30 am.
   2. December Camps Orientation will be held Sunday, December 18th at 9:30 am.