Volunteer: Youth Leadership & Development Program - 2026 Application Open!The Youth Leadership and Development Program offers teens the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of Youth Development. Program participants will learn and build on existing skills, including understanding how to support and guide younger children, developing patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence, and creating a safe, inclusive environment for the members we serve during Camp Adventure. Participants will also gain career readiness skills such as time management and professionalism, accountability, and communication. Qualifications/Requirements: · Going into the 9th – 12th Grade for the 2026 - 2027 school year and between the ages of 14 and 18 years old · Must have strong leadership skills · Ability to demonstrate teamwork with other Junior Leaders and adult staff members · Ability to communicate and work with ages 6yo - 13yo · Ability to teach and lead arts, character building, education, health & wellness, leadership, recreational, and sports activities · Ability to make smart decisions and have safe judgment · Is willing to run, jump, play, and do a lot of physical movements · Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, fun, have a sense of humor, patient, and willing to learn Highly Recommended: · Have completed a child development course · Have experience in working with children in a large group setting Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr5g7wLRVfVBCDoHKeGTMUQIG8the_oci_qDiBKoldNZ_asA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114297493978227869962 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington - Germantown Branch The Youth Leadership and Development Program offers teens the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of Youth Development. Program participants will learn and build on existing skills, including understanding how to support and guide younger children, developing patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence, and creating a safe, inclusive environment for the members we serve during Camp Adventure. Participants will also gain career readiness skills such as time management and professionalism, accountability, and communication. Qualifications/Requirements: · Going into the 9th – 12th Grade for the 2026 - 2027 school year and between the ages of 14 and 18 years old · Must have strong leadership skills · Ability to demonstrate teamwork with other Junior Leaders and adult staff members · Ability to communicate and work with ages 6yo - 13yo · Ability to teach and lead arts, character building, education, health & wellness, leadership, recreational, and sports activities · Ability to make smart decisions and have safe judgment · Is willing to run, jump, play, and do a lot of physical movements · Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, fun, have a sense of humor, patient, and willing to learn Highly Recommended: · Have completed a child development course · Have experience in working with children in a large group setting Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr5g7wLRVfVBCDoHKeGTMUQIG8the_oci_qDiBKoldNZ_asA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114297493978227869962 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington - Germantown Branch Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Jun 1, 2026 through Aug 28, 2026 Zip Code: 20876 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Junior Leader (Counselor-in-Training) for the 2025-2026 After School Program. Additional Volunteer Opportunities for Middle and High School Students.Email germantown@bgcgw.org or call 301.353.9600 for more information. A great opportunity for students interested in the teaching/child care/youth development field. assist counselors provide positive interaction with youth supervise and ensure safety help enforce Club Code of Conduct and maintain a positive environment and an atmosphere that is conducive to learning be a positive role modellead Boy & Girls Clubs activities for school-aged youth participate in community/in-club service projects clean up program areas/club; and set-up classrooms do clerical/administrative work be physically active and participate in all activities with club members/in the program area-After School Program Junior Leaders (Counselor-in-Training) opportunities are for high school students (9th - 12th grade), 14 years old - 18 years old. This opportunity is during the school year. -Keystone Club opportunities are for high school students (9th - 12th grade), 14 years old - 18 years old. This opportunity is during the school year. -Torch Club opportunities are for middle school students (6th - 8th grade). This opportunity is during the school year. -Summer Camp Junior Leaders (Counselor-in-Training) opportunities are for high school students going into the (9th - 12th grade) for the upcoming school year, 14 years old - 18 years old. This opportunity is during the summer. -Volunteers will be required to attend an orientation. -Volunteers that are 18 years old or older must pass a criminal background check. Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington - Germantown Branch Email germantown@bgcgw.org or call 301.353.9600 for more information. A great opportunity for students interested in the teaching/child care/youth development field. assist counselors provide positive interaction with youth supervise and ensure safety help enforce Club Code of Conduct and maintain a positive environment and an atmosphere that is conducive to learning be a positive role modellead Boy & Girls Clubs activities for school-aged youth participate in community/in-club service projects clean up program areas/club; and set-up classrooms do clerical/administrative work be physically active and participate in all activities with club members/in the program area-After School Program Junior Leaders (Counselor-in-Training) opportunities are for high school students (9th - 12th grade), 14 years old - 18 years old. This opportunity is during the school year. -Keystone Club opportunities are for high school students (9th - 12th grade), 14 years old - 18 years old. This opportunity is during the school year. -Torch Club opportunities are for middle school students (6th - 8th grade). This opportunity is during the school year. -Summer Camp Junior Leaders (Counselor-in-Training) opportunities are for high school students going into the (9th - 12th grade) for the upcoming school year, 14 years old - 18 years old. This opportunity is during the summer. -Volunteers will be required to attend an orientation. -Volunteers that are 18 years old or older must pass a criminal background check. Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington - Germantown Branch Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >14 years old Zip Code: 20876 Allow Groups: No |