Junior Volunteer Club
This club is for youth ages 10-15. Learn about ways to give back, gainwork-like experiences and have fun in your community.
2020 kickoff meeting: Friday, April 17, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Location TBD. We will be prepping tree saplings for the Earth Day Festival tree giveaway. All youth between the ages 10-15 are welcome to join us and learn about ways to give back, gain work like experiences and have fun in your community. RSVPs are requested for this event.
For more information about the Junior Volunteer Club contact volunteer@a2gov.org or call
734.794.6445.
Become a CIT: Counselor in Training for 2020
2020 CIT applications are now available!
We are looking for highly motivated and kid-friendly teens ages 14-17 to serve as counselors in training (CIT) for the summer of 2020! Help our day camp coordinators provide a high quality, fun and safe outdoor experience for our day campers. This wonderful opportunity is for teens who want to further develop their leadership and communication skills as well as gain experience in planning and instructing activities for young children. We are looking for a minimum of a week-long commitment at one of our three day camps: Buhr, Fuller, or Gallup.
Opportunities are limited, and applicants are considered but never guaranteed specific weeks or sites. Camp runs Monday-Friday with CIT shifts from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Shorter shift proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Must be able to attend CIT training and the games workshop:
CIT Orientation: Thursday, May 28th 6-8pm
Optional Camp Staff Training: Sunday, June 7th 10am-1pm
Games Workshop: Sunday, June 7th 2-4pm
There will be one additional training before camp begins but that is still TBD.
To Apply:
Below is a pdf of the application. You will need to print it, fill it out and scan/take a picture to send back to us at volunteer@a2gov.org
Become a LIT: Lifeguard in Training
We are looking for highly motivated future lifeguards who are 14-15 years of age. You do not need to be Red Cross Certified in Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer in order to participate. As a LIT, you will help our pool staff provide high quality, fun and safe outdoor experiences for our daily swimmers. This wonderful opportunity is for those hoping to become lifeguards and who want to further develop their leadership and communication skills as well as gain valuable experiences in lifeguarding skills. Offered at any one of our three city outdoor pools: Buhr, Fuller or Veterans Memorial. The LIT program requirements:
- Commit one, five hour shift per week for the month of July.
- Attend a bi-weekly in-service training with the pool staff.
- Volunteer at a Splash Day event at any of the pools.
A required LIT training and orientation will occur in June. Exact dates and location to be determined closer to May.
