Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who gave their time to The Painted Turtle in 2007! We are so incredibly grateful to all of you! We have a full calendar in 2008 including Fall/Spring Family Weekends as well as Summer Sessions! Please check out our CAMP CALENDAR for dates and to fill out an APPLICATION!.
If you have any questions about volunteer opportunities, please contact Corinne Dorfman, Volunteer Coordinator, Tel: 310-451-1353 ext. 108, e-mail: corinned@thepaintedturtle.org
Returning volunteers, please complete the Return Volunteer Application here!
2008 FAMILY WEEKENDS:
If you are interested in volunteering at The Painted Turtle during a spring or 2008 Family Weekend 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.
GENERAL VOLUNTEER DAYS
The Painted Turtle will hold Saturday volunteer days at four times during the year. The next general volunteer day will be February 23, 2008.
Spaces are limited. Reservations must be made via email to our volunteer coordinator, Corinne Dorfman at corinned@thepaintedturtle.org.
SUMMER 2008
If you are interested in volunteering at The Painted Turtle during our exciting summer 2008 - please submit an APPLICATION and resume (optional). Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled, there is no hard deadline. Many positions for male volunteer counselors available!
Please note: All applicants must be at least 19 years of age.
For MEDICAL
PROFESSIONALS volunteers, please see our medical volunteer page.
For year-round volunteers, please continue reading for our volunteer opportunities.
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:
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Physical and mental capability of caring for campers
- Availability to stay for the entire duration of the session (6-9 days)
- Knowledge of camp or camping experience (helpful)
- Ability to work with staff, collaboratively and effectively
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 day commitment from Friday at 2:00 until Sunday at 4:00.
Requirements:
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Physical and mental capability of caring for campers
- Availability to stay for the entire duration of the session (weekend)
- 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, Ropes Course, or Baking. 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!
Requirements:
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Experience in program area (helpful)
- Availability to stay for the entire duration of the session (6-9 days)
- Ability to work with staff, collaboratively and effectively
Specialty Program Volunteers (Family Weekends & Summer)
Specialty Program Volunteers are volunteers who create and facilitate unique one-day workshops in a specific program area. For example, campers may learn the therapeutic art of drumming in Performing Arts, or take part in a basketball workshop in Fun and Games, or create metal sculptures in Arts and Crafts.
Requirements:
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Special skills related to program area
- Ability to create and lead workshops that are age-appropriate and interactive
- Ability to work with campers, volunteers, and staff, collaboratively and effectively
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