Volunteers
Since the Foundation's inception, volunteers have been an important and integral part of our success in motivating young people with positive learning experiences. Volunteers of all ages and from many different backgrounds have assisted in all facets of our organization. Living Classrooms Foundation thrives because of resourceful and creative people. The following describes some of the opportunities for volunteers:
Education Programs
The Foundation's interdisciplinary shipboard and land-based education programs emphasize hands-on, applied learning of academics, as well as build critical thinking skills, teach teamwork, and enhance problem-solving abilities. All of our education programs take place through real-world applications and authentic learning experiences. Hundreds of schools seeking innovative, alternative educational programs utilize Living Classrooms curriculum to supplement their existing classroom lessons. Most importantly, our programs are fun and inspire students to learn.
Teen Volunteers
Living Classrooms wants your help! We are currently looking for teen volunteers between the ages of 13-17.
Teen Volunteers Can:
- earn many hours of community service credit in a single day!
- make new friends or volunteer with old ones!
- spend time outdoors!
- become a valuable member of the museum community!
Volunteers can assist in two different program areas:
WEEKEND PROGAMMING (September-April):
Discovery Creek is open most weekends from September - April and seeks energetic, reliable and outgoing volunteers to assist at one of our educational sites.
Weekend volunteers welcome and direct families coming to the museum, work on art projects with children, help out on hikes, assist with setup and cleanup of the site and, much more!
To become a weekend volunteer, please contact:
Stacia Young
syoung@livingclassroomsdc.org
202-488-0627 x243
SUMMER CAMP (June-August):
Help bring the excitement of exploration and outdoor adventure to hundreds of campers in the Discovery Creem Summer Camps!
The Basics:
- Discovery Creek Summer Camp Volunteers are required to volunteer 2 weeks throughout the summer (they do not have to be consecutive weeks).
- Volunteer hours are 8:30am - 3:30pm (hours may vary depending on site).
- Cam locations in Maryland, Washington, D.C, Virginia.
- Summer camps run from June-August (specific dates TBD).
- Volunteers must be between the ages of 13 - 17.
- Campers range in age from 4 - 12, depending on site.
(CURRENTLY ALL OF OUR SUMMER POSITIONS ARE FILLED, we will begin interviewing for next summer, beginning in March 2010)
To become a Summer Camp Volunteer please contact:
campvolunteer@livingclassroomsdc.org
or
Anne Zuk
azuk@livingclassroomsdc.org
202-488-0628-7 x236
InDesign Volunteer Needed
the Director of Summer Camps acquired InDesign software to design Summer Camps Guide 2010. Individual proficient with software will provide software tutorial and collaborate on design of camp guide 2010 .
Project needs to be completed by November 2009.
Work can be completed by phone or in person at any location in the DC Metro Area
To apply, send information to:
Anne Zuk
azuk@livingclassroomsdc.org
202-488-0628-7 x236
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