Summer Camp Mentors help plan, lead and implement camp activities for campers. They build a close relationship with campers, model positive behaviors, and provide high-quality educational opportunities in an enjoyable environment that encourages growth through safe playtime.
Service Activities
• Develop an excellent relationship with the students while promoting positive Attendance, Behavior, and Course Performance.
• Maintain appropriate order and discipline and make sure all safety rules are followed.
• Execute scheduled age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the day.
• Oversee and ensure children’s safe and smooth transitions and supervision throughout the day.
• Assist in daily set up and break down and maintain equipment.
• Ensure site is clean and that campers don’t liter recreational areas or nature.
Community Need Addressed
To provide a safe place for students throughout the summer
Position Outcomes
Increase academic and social skills for students
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Stipend, Student loan forbearance
Education Benefits
College Degree, GED/High School Diploma, Credential or Certification
CPR/First Aid
Skills you will gain
people skills, patience, organizational skills, communication skills
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment