Counselors in Training (CIT) and Jr. Counselors - Volunteers

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please feel free to e-mail volunteer@campdoodles.com with further questions

Your child will gain job-experience, leadership training, receive a certificate of completion of our leadership training program, and benefit greatly from being a part of our positive work environment...it's time to start building your resume! Part of what makes Camp Doodles & Summer Club so special is that everyone (children, staff & volunteers) looks forward to coming to camp each day. We only accept the many volunteer applicants who want to join our team, not children whose parents try to 'make' them.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under supervision the volunteers assist the camp counselor and director in daily activities for the participants of the day camp program Volunteers are typically entering 8th-10th graders with some knowledge of games, sports, crafts and basic camp skills...but mainly people who enjoy working with children..  The volunteers provide extra “eyes” to keep a watch on the campers, and mainly help provide the one-on-one attention that all children deserve.

Camp Doodles & Summer Club only seeks volunteers who want to make personal contributions to the community and the children they serve.  Leading children, protecting their safety and helping them grow into worthy adults is challenging and serious work.  Being a staff member is very much like being a parent - the real reward is the knowledge that you have given a big part of yourself to many children and those children will carry that part of you with them for their whole life.

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR:
Camp Doodles & Summer Club is seeking fun volunteers who are ready to have a great time being part of one of the newest, most exciting day camps in Marin.  If you are up to the challenge of being a great role model, coach and youth leader we hope you will consider joining our exceptional staff and quality camp program.  This is a perfect opportunity for students seeking leadership exposure in the field of teaching / education or for people who simply enjoy working with children.  We love working at camp and hope you will join us for what is sure to be a really fun summer!

Recipe for a Doodles & CLUBBIN' VOLUNTEER

1 eye to see that everyone is having fun.  A second eye to always look out for safety.

1 soft voice for giving helpful encouragements, helping injured and scared children and making each camper feel special.

2 strong legs for leading hikes around Richardson Bay, biking to Tiburon, and playing games.

2 good arms for swimming at the pool and giving hugs.

2 strong lungs for singing crazy songs and camp cheers.

1 heart full of love for growing campers, their families and the entire camp staff.

1 secret suitcase full of patience for situations requiring more than the normal amount.

1 body full of energy to stay one step ahead of a group of zany campers.

A dash of theatrics to add adventure to everyday chores.

A pinch of pride to they’ll want to make every session the best of the summer.

Mix thoroughly with a few days of staff training, watch and encourage carefully over the course of the summer.  This recipe yields not only one great Doodles counselor, but hundreds of happy, growing campers.

  
Staff Training: Wrap a "mummy". Prizes for speed, most beautiful and ugliest mummy around!

Typical Tasks:
-          Assist the counselors in leading the various camp activities; participate in song leading, skits, swimming, arts & crafts, and nature projects, and enforce regulations pertaining to the health and safety of camp participants.
-          Facilitate one-on-one time with campers.
-          Provide on very light discipline, referring problems to a counselor or the Camp Director.
-          Participate in and create skits and songs.
-          Brainstorm new activities and cool games with other staff members.
-          Attend all volunteer training meetings and participate in discussions.
-          Help with care and maintenance of equipment.
-          Have fun!!!! 

Requirements:
Volunteers typically volunteer for a minimum of two, 40 hours weeks and participate in our leadership training. volunteers work the same hours as paid staff.  A volunteer is also expected to lead and be evaluated on at least one activity during the week.  

Purpose Of The Program:
1. To gain job experience – to help get the feel of what a real job is like.  It makes them grow and become more responsible.
2. To work with campers/children – get experience one-on-one, with children.  They also learn to be good role models.
3. To assist paid staff with their daily programs and activities.
4. To gain leadership skills – get experience planning a weekly activity, usually a song, skit, or game. 
5. Interview practice – all volunteers will fill out an application and most will be interviewed.
6. Meet new friends and enhance social skills.
7. Take part in evaluation process – all volunteers will be evaluated each session they work.  This is to help them learn areas they need to improve in and praise them for the areas in which they excelled! 
8. To provide a safe, healthy alternative to school vacations for middle & high school youth.

We hope you will join us in the fun!