Summer Volunteer Opportunity
Leaders In Training Experience
Our Leaders In Training Experience (LITE) program is a volunteer workshop in which teens (14 – 17 years of age) develop the necessary leadership and communication skills to volunteer at our summer camps. Volunteers are coached in camp safety, volunteer expectations, group dynamics, age appropriate learning and lots more. They gain valuable work experience, earn school community service requirements and have lots of fun!
We are seeking volunteers who meet the following qualifications:
- You are 14 years old (or have completed the 8th grade) by June 30th
- You have a positive attitude
- You enjoy working with children
- You attend an introductory interview
- You complete our four-hour training workshop
- You pay a $25 fee (Family Assistance available for qualified applicants)
- You make a commitment to a minimum of 60-80 volunteer hours (following successful completion of the workshop).
Applicants must review LITE Information packet (link) then complete an online application, or print application form (in LITE information packet). Application process begins March 1.
To Apply:
Stop: If you are a new volunteer review the LITE information packet before completing an online application. The application process opens March 1.
New Volunteer Application – Use this form if you are a first time LITE applicant or are not already a certified Leader In Training Experience volunteer.
Returning Volunteer Application - Use this form if you completed LITE training and service in a previous year.
Safety Town (Ages 12-15)
Responsible, enthusiastic volunteers are needed to help provide a safety education program for preschool children.
Volunteers lead a variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, songs, outdoor and other recreational activities that are designed to teach children 4-6 years of age how to be safe while still having lots of fun!
Volunteers gain valuable work experience while developing leadership skills and increasing student community service hour records!
Volunteers must attend a staff led training session held early in the summer and make a two week volunteer commitment.
These camps are held mid-June through July. Apply online beginning March 1. Safety Town information packets will be available online mid-February. For more information, call Cedar Hills Recreation Center at 503/629-6340
Grow, learn, connect and experience the fun
of making a difference in the community!
Youth: Gain work experience, meet school community service requirements, help out in the community, and have fun! Summer opportunities include helping staff at the Concert and Theater in the Park series and special events by greeting, inflating and distributing balloons, face painting, arts and crafts and supporting the Rec Mobile and Nature Mobile.
Our minimum age requirement for youth is 12. However, many positions require volunteers to be 14 or 16. Youth under 14 need to be accompanied by an adult. To apply, complete and return application then scan to volunteer@thprd.org or send to address on application form. If you are under 18 years of age, your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Adult and families: Volunteer teams and individuals are needed to help at the summer Concert and Theater in the Park series. Activities include event setup and break-down, parking support, registration and information booth, volunteer team leader, food services, face painting, amateur photography and other projects. Adult volunteer opportunities are open to individuals 18 years or older. Many of our programs (those working with children or those with special needs) require background checks.\
Groups: Scouts, church groups, clubs, school organizations are all welcome to support summer events and activities throughout the community. For group events, one adult must accompany every five volunteers under 14. All volunteers under 18 must bring a volunteer application signed by a parent or guardian.
Team building: Involve your corporate team in the community. Choose from gardening or adopt-a-plot programs, hosting work parties to restore native habitat, staffing the summer Concerts in the Park series, or Summer Celebration Concert, and serving the community in many other leadership roles. Our staff coordinates all logistics, materials, supplies and tools needed for these special team-building projects.
To apply, complete and return application then scan to volunteer@thprd.org or send to address on application form. If you are under 18 years of age, your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.
