What is Youth Corps?
The Youth Corps is a summer teen volunteer program for middle through high school teens. Volunteers can explore career opportunities, give back to the community, and receive school credit (with prior school approval). Opportunities are available in City of Scottsdale offices, recreation centers, citizen service centers, pools, and senior centers.
These young leaders are encouraged to be responsible and accountable for their actions, beginning with sending in an application to the Youth Corps office. The teens are then interviewed and placed at a site determined by several selection factors. From there, volunteers must attend orientation before they begin working 10-20 hours a week during the months of June and July.
Volunteer up to 20 hours per week during June and July!
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What kind of volunteering can I do?
Total REC!
Assist recreation leaders who run a day program for children ages 6-11. If you like kids this is for you!
Aquatics!
Volunteer alongside lifeguards to help keep the pool safe. You can get involved with kids during swim lessons and take a Jr. Lifeguard class!
Office Positions!
Mature teens that enjoy working in business environments like this type of volunteer work.
Senior Centers!
If you love working with the elderly this job is for you! Assist recreation leaders with daily activities.
Service Team!
The service team gives teens an opportunity to contribute to the community through various service projects throughout summer.
* No position is guaranteed. Teens will be placed based on selection criteria, see inside panel. |
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
The following criteria have been established for Youth Corps volunteer applicants to help them understand the volunteer assignment process. Due to the large number interested volunteers, we are not able to assign all volunteer applicants to a position this summer. Everyone who applies is invited to attend our job skills training workshops scheduled this summer and participate in our planned service projects. Flyers will be sent out to each applicant regarding opportunities.
The screening process results will determine volunteer placement.
Presentation - Aspects of the presentation
that will be considered include, but are not limited to:
1. Mature, positive attitude toward volunteerism.
2. Appropriate appearance (clothing, language, behavior, & overall attitude).
3. Professional application – neat, thorough, easy to read.
Applicant Flexibility - the applicant must
be flexible with their volunteer schedule (days & times) and able to serve in areas where opportunities are present.
Past Performance
1. Positive recommendations.
2. Good behavior and quality service.
3. Must be without criminal history.
Experience
1. Skills necessary for the site and service assigned.
2. Some form of volunteer service or the indication that the applicant has pursued volunteer related work.
Willingness to adhere to the set policies and standards of the City of Scottsdale.
Ability to perform all essential functions of the tasks and duties of the Youth Corps Volunteer position description. |
How do I join Youth Corps?
1) Fill out an application, available online (PDF / 64 KB / 1 page) or call (480) 312-8376.
2) Send signed application to 8625 E. Mountain View, Scottsdale AZ 85258.
3) Application deadline is the last day in April.
4) Get interviewed!
5) Receive a volunteer placement and start giving back!
(*See Criteria for Selection)
"Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us daily."
Sally Koch
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