The volunteer program at The Painted Turtle is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to bring joy, laughter and smiles to deserving campers and families! The Painted Turtle recruits volunteers for our Family Weekend Programs during the Spring and Fall as well as during our 6-9 day Summer Sessions! 

We have a full calendar for 2010 and are currently recruiting volunteers for our Spring and Summer seasons! Please check out our CAMP CALENDAR for dates and to fill out an APPLICATION! Please note: All applicants must be at least 19 years of age.

Summer 2010 Note: At this time we have filled all of our female Volunteer Cabin Counselor positions for the Summer of 2010. If you would like to apply we will be in touch with you regarding our Fall volunteer opportunities. Male Volunteer Cabin Counselors are still in great need for the Summer of 2010 and we encourage you to apply!

Please note that the H1N1 Flu Shot will be required for ALL volunteers attending sessions in Spring 2010. (January-May). Information will be provided during your phone interview.

If you have questions regarding our volunteer opportunities, please contact Corinne Dorfman, Volunteer Coordinator, Tel: 310-451-1353 ext. 108, e-mail: corinned@thepaintedturtle.org

If you have further questions about volunteering at The Painted Turtle, please review our Volunteer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Read what our volunteers are saying about their Painted Turtle Experience.

Volunteer Opportunities

  1. Family Weekend Volunteer
  2. Summer Volunteer
  3. Medical Volunteer
  4. General Volunteer Day
  5. Specialty Program Volunteer

2010 FAMILY WEEKENDS

If you are interested in volunteering at The Painted Turtle during our Family Weekends as a Family Pal or Program Pal, please submit an APPLICATION. If opportunities are available, you will be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator for a phone interview. Please see below for position descriptions.

FAMILY WEEKEND POSITIONS

Volunteer Family Pals (Family Weekends)

Family Pals are assigned to one or two families and are their host, tour guide, friend, and extra set of hands! A Family Pal is like another member of the family, participating in the programs and activities and facilitating some much-needed family time. Family Pals also coordinate with the parents to give them some time off by supervising the campers on their own. This position requires a 2.5 day commitment from approximately Friday at 1:00pm until Sunday at 4:00pm.

Requirements for Family Pals (Please see below for additional paperwork requirements) 

  1. Minimum 19 years of age
  2. Physical and mental capability of caring for campers
  3. Availability to stay for the entire duration of the session (weekend)
  4. Knowledge of camp or camping experience (helpful)

Volunteer Program Pals (Family Weekends)

A Program Pal is a family weekend position in which you work in a specific program area, whether it be Woodshop, Arts & Crafts, Boating & Fishing, the Pool (lifeguards) or Ropes Course. All the activities will be designed beforehand by our staff; as a Program Pal, you are there to implement and facilitate the fun during activity times. It is also the responsibility of the Program Pal to provide a safe, supportive, and fun environment for all our Painted Turtle campers and families. Program Pals are also assigned to a family to offer support during meal-times and evening activities; it’s the best of both worlds! This position requires a 2.5 day commitment from approximately Friday at 1:00pm until Sunday at 4:00pm.


Requirements for Program Pals: (Please see below for additional paperwork requirements)

  1. Minimum 19 years of age
  2. Experience in program area (helpful)
  3. Availability to stay for the entire duration of the session (weekend)
  4. Ability to work with staff, collaboratively and effectively

SUMMER VOLUNTEERS 2010
If you are interested in volunteering at The Painted Turtle during our Summer 2010 season, please submit an APPLICATION. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis until all positions are filled.   

Volunteer Cabin Counselors (Summer Only)

Volunteer Cabin Counselors perform the same role as a full-time staff Cabin Counselor, in that their primary responsibilities are to supervise, accompany, and care for campers throughout every aspect of their camp life. Volunteer Cabin Counselors live in the cabins with 8-10 campers and 3 other adult counselors. This position requires a 6-9 day commitment, depending on the length of the session. Ideally, each cabin will have two Volunteer Counselors and two full-time counselors, collectively forming a team. Campers will not be able to distinguish between the volunteers and full-time staff.

Requirements for Volunteer Cabin Counselors (please see below for additional paperwork requirements)

  1. Minimum 19 years of age
  2. Physical and mental capability of caring for campers
  3. Availability to stay for the entire duration of the session (6-9 days)
  4. Knowledge of camp or camping experience (helpful)
  5. Ability to work with staff, collaboratively and effectively

FAMILY WEEKEND AND SUMMER VOLUNTEER PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS:
Please note that all volunteers will be required to complete the following prior to volunteering at any of our Family Weekend or Summer Sessions. The online application is the first step, so please note that you will not begin these pieces until after we have contacted you.

  1. Online application – We will contact you once your application has been received. 
  2. Background Check
  3. Reference Checks (3)
  4. Phone Interview (25min)
  5. Medical History Form – With Proof of Required Immunizations
  6. Physical Form (Signed by Physician)
  7. Volunteer Service Agreement/Transportation/Car Registration Form/Personal Info Form

Immunizations Include: MMR, Chicken Pox, Tetanus, and Tuberculosis. We also require the flu shot from Nov 1 to April 1, and the H1N1 Flu Shot for all spring programs in 2010. Further information will be provided on these requirements after you submit your online application.

MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS

For MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS interested in volunteering, please see our medical volunteer page.

GENERAL VOLUNTEER DAYS

The Painted Turtle will hold our General Volunteer Day on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Spaces are limited. Reservations must be made via email to our Volunteer Coordinator, Corinne Dorfman at corinned@thepaintedturtle.org. 

SPECIALTY PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS (Family Weekends & Summer Sessions)

Specialty Program Volunteers are individuals who develop and facilitate unique one-day workshops or events at camp. If you have a hobby, talent or craft (professional or otherwise) that you would like to share at camp please contact our Program Coordinator, Scott Liloia at scottl@thepaintedturtle.org or 661-724-1550 Ext. 101.

Requirements:

  1. Minimum 19 years of age
  2. Special skills related to program area
  3. Ability to create and lead workshops that are age-appropriate and interactive
  4. Ability to work with campers, volunteers, and staff, collaboratively and effectively
  5. Willingness to undergo background check and complete additional pieces of required volunteer paperwork as requested

Have further questions about the volunteer program? Please see our Volunteer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.