So What Else is looking for committed, responsible, and motivated high schoolers (rising 9th - rising 12th graders) to serve as Co-Instructors to help develop and implement curriculum for the Student Leadership Institute (SLI) for middle schoolers. SLI will be led by an MCPS certified teacher and up to 5 HSCs will be present for each 3-day session.
HSCs should have experience in the following areas so they can effectively assist middle school campers with:
*TAKING ON LEADERSHIP ROLES
*LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
*PROJECT IDENTIFICATION & PLANNING
*COMPLETING SERVICE PROJECTS
*UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
*PERSONAL GOAL-SETTING & SELF-ASSESSMENT
*EFFECTIVELY WORKING WITH OTHERS IN TEAMS
Those selected will serve as HSCs for the sessions listed below:
Session 1 and Session 2: Tuesday 7/28 - Thursday 7/30
Session 3 and Session 4: Tuesday 8/4 - Thursday 8/6
For the dates above, HSC hours will be one of the following:
1/2 day AM 8:30-12:30
1/2 day PM 12:45-4:45
Full day 8:30-4:45 (30 min lunch break)
*Can earn up to 54 SSL hours if selected for all SLI sessions
In addition to being available for their entire SLI session(s), HSCs must be available to develop curriculum with the SLI Program Manager prior to the program. Only ONE absence will be permitted for the following curriculum planning meetings:
Tues 6/30 2-4 pm (in person)
Tues 7/8 3-4 pm (virtual)
Tues 7/14 2-4 pm (in person)
Tues 7/21 3-4 pm (virtual)
All SLI sessions and in person planning will be held at St. John's Episcopal School in Olney, MD.
TO APPLY, COMPLETE THE Student Leadership Institute High School Co-Instructor Application BY Wednesday 4/29
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.
