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HOPE SUMMER CAMP: HELP OUR HOPE KIDS HAVE A SUMMER OF FUN & LEARNING!
If you enjoy working with children ages 6-12 in the role of a caring adult mentor, we would be happy to talk with you about our HOPE Summer Camp volunteer opportunities described below. Camp operates at Camp Collier, a beautiful trust property not far from Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner. HOPE operates three two-week sessions:
Session 1: July 1-12 Session 2: July 15-26 Session 3: July 29-August 9
TUTOR/MENTORS NEEDED FOR SESSION 1 AND 2: Tutor/mentors assist children with academic challenges that are entering grades 3-6 in the fall. Tutors work with the same 3 children each day for two weeks. Summer reading, book reports, math work and review in areas of need are the focus. Tutoring environment is relaxed and games are often incorporated to meet learning goals. Tutors act as mentors as well, providing encouragement, support and positive role modeling to campers.The Academic Director supervises and offers tutor support throughout the sessions. A two-week commitment of Monday-Friday from 9:45-12:45 each day is needed for this position. Volunteer training is scheduled for Thursday, June 20 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at HOPE, 20 Barthel Ave.
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORS ("BUDDIES") NEEDED FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS: Buddies are mentors that work with a particular camper that needs a little extra TLC to have a successful camp day, staying safe and having fun. Buddies help the camper navigate the camp activities schedule by guiding them to activities and helping them engage with their peers. As well, Buddies may engage in quiet time activities if camper is not able to participate in a given activity. This position is more physically active because activities are at various locations on the property. Buddies are encouraged to participate in activities when appropriate. A two-week commitment of Monday-Friday from 9:00-12:45 each day is needed for this position. If Buddies are available to stay until the last activity of the day ends at 2:40, that is helpful to staff and campers, but not mandatory. One-on-one mentors attend the training on Thursday, June 20 from 5:00-6:30 at HOPE with the tutors.
Tutor/mentors and One-on-one Mentors (Buddies) need to be 17 years of age+. Excellent communication skills, patience, sense of humor and ability to relate and enjoy kids between 6 and 12 years old are a must! Tutors: comfort level with basic English and Math skills are needed. VOLUNTEERS WITH EDUCATION BACKGROUNDS ARE VERY WELCOME!
OTHER HOPE SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
STORY TIME READERS: Volunteer with the youngest campers, ages 6 & 7. Readers share a short 15-20 minute story and guide children through a simple arts and crafts activity related to the story. Books and Arts & Crafts activities are planned by HOPE staff and ready to go for volunteers. Readers arrive @ camp 8:50-9:00 a.m. to get book and materials. Campers attend activity immediately following breakfast which ends at 9:10. This activity requires some flexibility and patience as the youngest campers sometimes finish breakfast a little behind schedule.
SPECIAL EVENTS PRESENTERS: Share a hobby or passion with campers in a presentation format or in a camper activity. Special events can be scheduled once during a session, or once at each of the 3 sessions. Presenters may come in the for the morning schedule and work with multiple groups of children or have one presentation in the afternoon, usually at 1:30 for approx. an hour.
Please contact Fran Longton, HOPE for Kids Program Director: flongton@hopegardner.org or 978-630-4752 ext. 30.
If you enjoy working with children ages 6-12 in the role of a caring adult mentor, we would be happy to talk with you about our HOPE Summer Camp volunteer opportunities described below. Camp operates at Camp Collier, a beautiful trust property not far from Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner. HOPE operates three two-week sessions:
Session 1: July 1-12 Session 2: July 15-26 Session 3: July 29-August 9
TUTOR/MENTORS NEEDED FOR SESSION 1 AND 2: Tutor/mentors assist children with academic challenges that are entering grades 3-6 in the fall. Tutors work with the same 3 children each day for two weeks. Summer reading, book reports, math work and review in areas of need are the focus. Tutoring environment is relaxed and games are often incorporated to meet learning goals. Tutors act as mentors as well, providing encouragement, support and positive role modeling to campers.The Academic Director supervises and offers tutor support throughout the sessions. A two-week commitment of Monday-Friday from 9:45-12:45 each day is needed for this position. Volunteer training is scheduled for Thursday, June 20 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at HOPE, 20 Barthel Ave.
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORS ("BUDDIES") NEEDED FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS: Buddies are mentors that work with a particular camper that needs a little extra TLC to have a successful camp day, staying safe and having fun. Buddies help the camper navigate the camp activities schedule by guiding them to activities and helping them engage with their peers. As well, Buddies may engage in quiet time activities if camper is not able to participate in a given activity. This position is more physically active because activities are at various locations on the property. Buddies are encouraged to participate in activities when appropriate. A two-week commitment of Monday-Friday from 9:00-12:45 each day is needed for this position. If Buddies are available to stay until the last activity of the day ends at 2:40, that is helpful to staff and campers, but not mandatory. One-on-one mentors attend the training on Thursday, June 20 from 5:00-6:30 at HOPE with the tutors.
Tutor/mentors and One-on-one Mentors (Buddies) need to be 17 years of age+. Excellent communication skills, patience, sense of humor and ability to relate and enjoy kids between 6 and 12 years old are a must! Tutors: comfort level with basic English and Math skills are needed. VOLUNTEERS WITH EDUCATION BACKGROUNDS ARE VERY WELCOME!
OTHER HOPE SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
STORY TIME READERS: Volunteer with the youngest campers, ages 6 & 7. Readers share a short 15-20 minute story and guide children through a simple arts and crafts activity related to the story. Books and Arts & Crafts activities are planned by HOPE staff and ready to go for volunteers. Readers arrive @ camp 8:50-9:00 a.m. to get book and materials. Campers attend activity immediately following breakfast which ends at 9:10. This activity requires some flexibility and patience as the youngest campers sometimes finish breakfast a little behind schedule.
SPECIAL EVENTS PRESENTERS: Share a hobby or passion with campers in a presentation format or in a camper activity. Special events can be scheduled once during a session, or once at each of the 3 sessions. Presenters may come in the for the morning schedule and work with multiple groups of children or have one presentation in the afternoon, usually at 1:30 for approx. an hour.
Please contact Fran Longton, HOPE for Kids Program Director: flongton@hopegardner.org or 978-630-4752 ext. 30.
Thank you for visiting our site. HOPE works directly in the community to provide underserved populations of women and children with a safe place to explore their talents, learn new skills, and succeed.
Volunteer mentor/tutors needed. We need help to make sure our programs are successful. Each of the programs at HOPE rely on help from the community. If you are interested in becoming a mentor/tutor please contact our office using the form below or call 978-630-4752
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