YouthCARE's Volunteer Program
provides a variety of opportunities for adults to get involved. Program
Volunteers work directly with young people in one of
YouthCARE's three programs: Camp Sunrise, The YouthLEAD Program or
the Young Women's Mentoring Program (YWMP). Policy Volunteers
serve on YouthCARE's Board of Directors or on a Policy Committees.
Special Event Volunteers provide support
to YouthCARE by assisting with special events such as fundraisers,
Camp Sunrise Workdays, or by sharing a special skill or expertise
such as carpentry or graphics arts. Individualized internships and
work-study positions are also available. If you are interested
in volunteering with YouthCARE, contact Craig Luedemann at the YouthCARE
office at 612/338-1233 (ext. 20).
Volunteer
Application Form
Summer
Opportunities
Volunteer Counselor
Be a camp counselor for a one-week session
at Camp Sunrise.
Support Staff Volunteer
Volunteer a few hours or a couple of days to
assist the Camp Sunrise staff. Help is needed in a variety of areas
including kitchen/cooking, maintenance, yard and garden work, etc.
School
Year Opportunities
YWMP Girls Group
Help supervise and lead weekly Girls Group
activities for girls ages 7-10. Activities vary and include cultural
and educational activities and recreational outings. (Year-round program)
YWMP Adventure Girls
Help supervise and lead weekly Adventure Girls
activities for girls ages 10-13. Activities include field trips, girl
topics, educational and outdoor activities and leadership skills development.
(Year-round program)
YWMP Mentor Training
Share your expertise by providing a training
session for mentors ages 14-18 on various topics including employment,
leadership and healthy lifestyles. (Year-round program)
Weekend Camping Trip
Leader
Experienced volunteers are needed to supervise
and lead weekend overnights at Camp Sunrise. Camping trip activities
include hiking, snow shoeing, sledding and more.
SAFARI Trip Leader
Help supervise and lead small group outings
including cross-country skiing, ice-skating, mountain biking and more.
Activities are designed to introduce urban youth to outdoor resources
in their community.
YouthLEAD Youth Advisory
Council
Assist with this hands-on youth leadership
development program. Youth council members attend retreats, facilitate
and participate in meetings, conduct community service and fundraising
projects, and plan activities for other YouthCARE participants.
Monthly Social and Recreational
Events
Help supervise and provide transportation for
youth participants at large group events like roller-skating parties,
snow tubing, gym nights and more. These monthly gatherings bring together
youth and adults from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and
keep youth participants connected to YouthCARE.
Special
Events Volunteers
Get involved with the
planning, fundraising and marketing, decorating, and day-of assistance
with YouthCARE's special events: "A Celebration of Urban
Youth" Event in May and the "Play
a City Course for City Kids" Golf Benefit in September.
Contact Events Coordinator, Danelle Hubbard at 612/338-1233 ext. 10
if you are interested in learning more.
For more information call Craig Luedemann
at 612/338-1233, ext. 20
