Volunteer Opportunities
The mission of the teen volunteer program is to train teens to become recreation leaders and to provide assistance to our summer programs. We strive to increase confi dence in teens as well as to develop communication and leadership skills. Student Service Learning hours may be earned upon successful completion of the program.
Responsible teens who are able to make a commitment for an entire program session will be placed on the basis of skills, interest, session availability, and location preferences. All assignments provide training, the opportunity to work with children, and to enhance leadership ability. Program sites are subject to change, due to MCPS schedule.
Choices: |
Application Process: |
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1 - Be a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) at one of these summer programs:
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Little People Centers |
Art Camps |
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Creative Theatre |
Camp Imagination |
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Nature Camps |
Sports Camp |
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Specialty Camps |
Summer Fun Centers |
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Summer Ventures |
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2 - Be a Mainstream Companion
Experience first-hand the satisfaction of helping children with disabilities gain the most from their summer. Help one child in a general recreation setting to integrate into one of the summer camps or summer fun centers. You must be at least 14 by the start of the program session. If you want to volunteer for another session, please contact the volunteer coordinator.
3 - Be a Summer Camp Assistant
Provide general assistance and support in a therapeutic recreation camp designed for children with physical and developmental disabilities. You must be at least 14 by the start of the program session. |
Registration begins January 22, 2008. Decide which program and site you are interested in and which leadership training session you would prefer.
Application Deadline: April 27, 2008. Many sites may fill much earlier! You will be notified regarding your placement within 3-4 weeks from the time you turn in your registration. |
Fees: |
There is a fee to volunteer, which will cover the cost of training and t-shirts:
Counselor-in-Training: $30 per session
Mainstream Companion: $30 first placement
TR Camp Assistant: $30 per session |
Registration Information: |
| Please refer to the inside back cover for information regarding payment, financial assistance, returned checks and withdrawal policy. |
For more information:
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CIT/Teen Activities |
240-777-6985 |
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Mainstream Companion |
240-777-4925 |
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TR Camp Assistant |
240-777-4925 |
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TTY: |
240-777-6974 |
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