Summer Teen volunteer opportunities
Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers an excellent opportunity for teens to get involved and make a difference in their community by volunteering within a variety of summer youth programmes. Summer Teen volunteers assist with activities under the guidance of experienced staff and gain valuable leadership skills. In the summer, teens can apply to volunteer in the following programmes:
Summer Adventure Playground Programme Volunteer
Programme Dates: June 14—August 12
Location(s): Kelly, Poplar Bridge, Running, Smith, Sunrise and Westwood parks
Information: help facilitate opportunities to play and lead playground participants(in grades 2—7) in games, sports, arts and crafts, and make new friendships.
Mini View Volunteer
Programme Dates: June 14—August 6
Location: Valley View Elementary School
Information: help to assist with the supervision of preschoolers—1st graders in a social occasion.
The View Volunteer
Programme Dates: June 14—August 6
Location: Valley View Elementary School
Information: help to assist with the supervision of 2nd—5th graders in a social recreational setting.
Camp Kota Junior Counselor
Programme Dates: June 14—August 9
Location: East Bush Lake
Information: help campers learn basic outdoor skills while meeting new friends, singing crazy songs and having tons of fun.
To apply, fill out a Parks and Recreation 2023 Summer Teen Volunteer Application. Please be sure to answer all questions and indicate your programme(s) of interest. Applicants will be contacted via e-mail with next steps after March 31, 2023. Contact us by phone(952-563-8877) or e-mail at parksiec@BloomingtonMN. gov for more information.