Bloomington-Normal YMCA Volunteer Position Description
POSITION TITLE: CAMP SUPPORT
PURPOSE/GOAL: Assist the Camp Counselors in interacting with children who are participating in summer camps.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum age of 16. Must possess a friendly disposition and enjoy working with children
SUPERVISED BY: Camp Supervisor
POSITION EXPECTATIONS:
- Review all Summer Camp policies and procedures with Camp Supervisor prior to the start of volunteering.
- Assist Summer Camp counselors in various areas within Summer Camp including, but not limited to; field trips, lunch, games, etc
- Assist Summer Camp counselors with cleaning duties.
OUTCOME:
- Establish a positive relationship with youth in the community.
- Generation of positive feelings from being one of the YMCA’s volunteers.
VOLUNTEER RIGHTS:
- To do meaningful and satisfying work.
- To be carefully assigned to projects which meet your interests and needs.
- To be oriented to the YMCA and trained appropriately for your work assignments.
- To receive supervision and guidance throughout your volunteer experience.
- To have your service hours documented (certificate or letter) upon request and be properly appreciated and recognized for your contributions.
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Dress in assigned dress code, including YMCA nametag and YMCA t-shirt, when appropriate.
- Participate/Volunteer with enthusiasm and commitment.
- Be open and honest with the YMCA about your expectations and abilities.
- Participate in orientation process (e.g., background checks, paperwork and training).
- Fulfill time and task commitments.
- Serve as an ambassador of the YMCA. Upholds core values at all times.
I understand the expectations of this volunteer position and will do my best to champion the efforts and uphold the mission of the Bloomington Normal YMCA.