Spring Camp Volunteer

At this time, we have closed this application until further notice. Please contact Eliza Clifford at (301) 315-8200 x 122 or email eclifford@visartscenter.org

Description: 

Do you like working with children, and art? Then volunteering at a VisArts Art Camp might be a perfect fit and a great way to earn some SSL hours! 

A VisArts Spring Camp volunteer will assist with day-to-day camp activities during Spring Break Camp. Volunteers will work directly with the campers, and act as a partial liaison between the teachers, campers, and staff. Volunteers will assist the summer camp teachers and administrative staff with camp operations.

Expectations:

Volunteers will be expected to assist students, teachers, and staff with various tasks throughout the camp day. This includes, but is not limited to; leading campers to and from classrooms, helping teachers organize supplies/materials, helping staff members inventory materials, assisting teachers with class time activities, etc. Volunteers must be able to commit to at least one, two-week session of camp between the hours of 7:45 AM and 4:30 PM, with a 50 minute break period included.

Volunteer hours: 7:45 AM – 4:45 PM (50 minute break period included)

Application links for Spring Camp volunteer positions are below. Positions fill up quickly, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Applicants will receive an email to set up an interview. Every applicant must interview with the Camp Director(s).

Requirements:

Volunteers must be at least 13 years on by the start date. Volunteers must provide their own transportation to and from VisArts. An virtual orientation will be held prior to the start of camp, volunteers MUST attend this orientation in order to participate in the program. Volunteers should possess a willingness and openness to learn and excellent communication skills. While experience working with children is not necessary, it is highly desirable.

Objectives:

VisArts is an educational organization. Our mission is not limited to our students/clients, but extends to all those who work or volunteer with our organization. The Spring Camp position is an opportunity for young people to experience a professional work environment. Our goal is not only to run successful educational programming, but to teach our young volunteers vital skills that they will use throughout their lives.

VisArts is dedicated to creating professional opportunities for all of its employees and volunteers. In addition to obtaining experience working with children and logging Student Service Learning hours, volunteers will have the opportunity to grow within VisArts. All volunteers are welcome to apply for an intern/administrative position with VisArts after at least two years of volunteering.

After receiving the completed form, we will contact you to come in for an interview.

• You will be contacted by email to set up an interview in late February/early March
• For new volunteers, there will be a mandatory Walk-Through before camp starts with a Camp Director. More information will be sent out upon position confirmation.

Summer Camp Volunteer

At this time, we have closed this application until further notice. Please contact Eliza Clifford at (301) 315-8200 x 122 or email eclifford@visartscenter.org

Description: 

Do you like working with children, or have an interest in education? Then volunteering at a VisArts Art Camp might be a perfect fit and a great way to earn some SSL hours! 

A VisArts Summer Camp Volunteer will assist with day-to-day camp activities during the summer. Volunteers will work directly with the campers, and act as a partial liaison between the teachers, campers, and staff. Volunteers will assist the summer camp teachers and administrative staff with camp operations.

Expectations:

Volunteers will be expected to assist students, teachers, and staff with various tasks throughout the camp day. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Leading campers to and from classrooms.
• Helping staff members inventory materials.
• Setting up lunch and break time spaces for campers.
• Assisting campers with projects.
• Managing camper behavior in the classroom and during lunch/break time

Volunteers must be able to commit to at least one, two-week session of camp between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with a 1-hour break period included.

Application links for Summer Camp positions are below. Summer Camp volunteer sessions will fill up quickly, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Applicants will receive an email to set up an interview. Every applicant must interview with one or both of the Camp Director

Requirements:

Volunteers must complete the online application and be at least 13 years on by the start date of their assigned session. After receiving the completed form, we will contact you in mid-March to schedule a virtual interview between late March and April. Later interviews may be possible depending on available positions.

Volunteers must attend a mandatory online orientation and in-person walk-through that will be held prior to the start of camp. New and returning volunteers MUST attend both the Virtual Orientation and a Walk-through in order to participate in the program. Orientation will take place online via zoom on June 3rd and Walk-throughs will take place on June 7th, 10th, and 14th before the start of Summer Camp. Volunteers will have the option to choose which walk-through date suits them best, there will be only one date for the virtual orientation. 

Volunteers should possess a willingness to learn and excellent communication skills. While experience working with children is not necessary, it is highly desirable.

Volunteers must have their own transportation to and from VisArts.

Objectives:

VisArts is an educational organization. Our mission is not limited to our students/clients, but extends to all those who work or volunteer with our organization. The Summer Camp Volunteer position is an opportunity for young people to experience a professional work environment. Our goal is not only to run successful educational programming, but to teach our young volunteers vital skills that they will use throughout their lives.

VisArts is dedicated to creating professional opportunities for all of its employees and volunteers. In addition to obtaining experience working with children and logging Student Service Learning hours, volunteers will have the opportunity to grow within VisArts. All volunteers are welcome to apply for an intern/administrative position with VisArts after at least two years of volunteering.

Summer Assistant Camp Director

At this time, we have closed this application until further notice. Please contact Eliza Clifford at (301) 315-8200 x 122 or email eclifford@visartscenter.org

Description:

VisArts is looking for determined individuals seeking an opportunity to gain valuable co-managerial experience in a professional but relaxed environment. VisArts Assistant Camp Directors will be involved in the various stages of planning and implementation of one of our biggest annual programs — VisArts Summer Camp.

Summer Camp Assistant

At this time, we have closed this application until further notice. Please contact Eliza Clifford at (301) 315-8200 x 122 or email eclifford@visartscenter.org

Description:

Looking to gain important professional skills in a fun, creative, and challenging artistic environment? The VisArts Camp Assistant position may be perfect for you!

VisArts Camp Assistants will provide support for VisArts’ camp administrative team and learn about the process and skills necessary to plan and implement a successful artistic program. Camp Assistants will learn a mixture of administrative and hands-on skills that will serve them well as they continue in new professional environments.

Expectations:

Camp Assistants will continue in their growth within the VisArts Camp/Education department by continuing to obtain new skills and professional experience. Assistants will be expected to take an even more active role in the implementation of VisArts Summer Camp. This includes assisting the administrative staff, monitoring interns and volunteers, and overseeing day-to-day camp activities.

Camp Assistants’ shifts will be scheduled between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM with breaks included. Shifts will not exceed 8 hours.

Application links for Summer Camp Assistant positions are below. Positions fill up quickly, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Applicants will receive an email to set up an interview. Every applicant must interview with the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director(s). This is a paid position, hourly wages will be discussed during the interview.

Requirements:

Assistants must be at least 17 years old and must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks during camp, plus 3 weeks of training prior to the start of camp. Assistants must have their own form of transportation to and from VisArts. Ideal candidates for this position will 

Objectives:

VisArts is an educational organization. Our mission is not limited to our students/clients, but rather extends to all those who work or volunteer with our organization. The Summer Camp Assistant position provides an opportunity to experience a professional work environment and gain valuable experience in both administrative and on the ground action. Our goal is not only to run successful educational  programming, but to teach our young volunteers and interns vital skills that they will use throughout their lives. 

VisArts is dedicated to creating professional opportunities for all of its employees and volunteers. In addition to obtaining experience working with children and gaining valuable resume building experience, VisArts Summer Camp Assistants will have the opportunity to grow within VisArts. All Assistants are welcome to apply for an Assistant Camp Director position with VisArts after at least two summers of being a Camp Assistant.** Assistant Camp Director positions will expand upon the assistant experience, cover new organizational skills, as well as more in-depth aspects of the summer camp program.

**Exceptions may be made for those who work with VisArts throughout the school year in addition to summer camp. Those with prior experience in a similar position outside of VisArts are welcome to apply for the ACD position as well. Prior experience will be evaluated by the camp directors and candidates’ eligibility for the position will be up to their discretion. Assistants wishing to apply for the  ACD positions will go through the same application and interview process as new applicants and a position is not guaranteed.

Mandatory Orientation/ Training: 

All applicants must attend the mandatory orientation where in-depth details of camp, policies, and rules will be given. The date of orientation will be sent to your email along with the scheduling of your interview. Orientation/training will be virtual, however there will be a mandatory onsite facility tour at a later date.