Counselor-in-Training
Volunteer Position Description
Description: Work alongside staff in Delaware State Parks to provide a quality day camp experience for children! CIT’s assist with camp activities and help with setup and cleanup.
Primary Duties:
- Leading camp games and crafts
- Setting up for camp
- Be a role model for campers by maintaining a positive attitude
- Cleaning up after activities
Requirements:
- Must be 14 years old or older.
- Pleasant and personable.
- Relates well with people.
- Enjoys working with children; childcare experience preferred.
- Responsible; accomplishes tasks on time.
- Able to assist with both indoor and outdoor activities.
- Able to perform physical activities and stand or walk for long periods.
- Follows verbal and written instruction in a timely fashion.
Time Commitment:
- 1 week (max 2 weeks) of camp, between June – August
Monday – Friday, Full-day (8:30 a.m – 4 p.m)
Benefits:
- Receive training from Delaware State Parks
- Resume-building experience with day camps and parks
Direct Supervisor: State Park day-camp staff and directors
Application Procedure:
- Submit volunteer application online
- Interview with camp staff
- Complete Parental Consent Form
- Attend CIT training on the scheduled day and time (TBD)
- Pay $35 Registration Fee
Contact Sam Bosserman (Samantha.Bosserman@delaware.gov) with any questions. Volunteer opportunities for youth aged 18 years and younger are
governed by applicable child labor laws. Volunteers 14 years and
older are placed in volunteer assignments based on volunteer interest areas and ability to meet the position criteria on an individual basis,
determined through a volunteer interview process. Volunteers are not considered State of Delaware employees.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity
of its workforce
