Assistant Teen Volunteer Coordinator Job Description

Responsible to: Teen Volunteer Coordinator

Note: You must be 17 years of age to apply for position and able to volunteer the entire five weeks of regular camp which includes orientation.

Summary

Drift Creek Camp’s Assistant Teen Volunteer Coordinator is part of the Teen Volunteer Program leadership.  This position is open to interested high school youth who have demonstrated outstanding maturity, work ethic, and leadership potential.  This program forms a foundational experience of Christian service in a camp setting that helps to equip youth with an attitude of service, spiritual growth, work ethic, and social experience for future ministry opportunities.  

Responsibilities

• Put into action the purposes and objectives of the Staff Manual
• Share in the responsibility of making camp a great experience for all campers
• Contribute to a spirit of unity, teamwork, and loyalty among staff
• Greet campers and parents on registration day.  Assist in check-in.
• Check schedule of duties and lead (by example) teen volunteers in performing assigned duties (dishes, child care, bathroom cleaning, etc.)
• Maintain an attitude of flexibility and availability
• Attend fireside, meals, and help with camp activities as needed
• Maintain a Christ-like attitude in words, dress, and actions during week and weekends
• Ensure teen volunteers are awake at the appropriate time to begin morning duties. And, ensure participants are in their assigned rooms and prepared for rest at the designated lights out time.
• Be prepared to be placed in a cabin as an assistant counselor if needed