2013 Summer Junior Volunteer Program

Why Become a Holden Junior Volunteer This Summer? We have 3,600 Acres of Fun!

Holden Junior Volunteers are students, age 14-17, that commit to volunteering regularly at Holden for six weeks during the summer (June 17-July 26, 2013). Join us and learn new things, have fun and develop leadership skills while sharing your talents with others and the environment.

 

Junior Volunteers help in ways that interest them – whether it is working with plants, children or a computer! Each student is matched with a staff supervisor who will oversee their day to day work and provide guidance as needed.

 

Junior Volunteers will also have the opportunity to take part in other activities at Holden to experience, and meet staff from, other areas in the organization.

 

 Teens planting

 

Junior Volunteer Requirements

  • Be between 14 and 17 years old
  • Commit to serving one to three days (approx. 2-12hrs) a week for six weeks, from June 17- July 26. Please make sure that you are able to make this commitment before applying – repeated call-offs (more than two) will result in your needing to leave from the program.
  • Agree to consistently abide by Holden volunteer policies and guidelines, including proper dress code, having a positive attitude with coworkers and guests and keeping track of volunteer hours.
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, pastor or another adult who knows you but is not family.
  • Demonstrate a personal interest in the environment, nature and Holden’s mission
  • Interview with Holden staff to determine placement.

Junior Volunteer Benefits

  • Junior Volunteer name badge and T-shirt
  • Opportunity to take part in Holden volunteer hikes and outings
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and and bottled water
  • Invite to Summer Ice Cream Social and Junior Volunteer Send Off in August
  • Build leadership and employment skills
  • Opportunity to build resume for college and job applications
  • Opportunity to learn about a career field
  • Opportunity to meet like-minded teens and adult mentors

 

To Become a 2013 Junior Volunteer at Holden:

  1. Download an application packet , complete and return the following parts to the Holden Volunteer Office by Friday, March 15, 2013.
  2. Choose someone to provide a reference for you, give them the Part D: Reference Form and ask that they complete and return it by Friday, March 15, 2013.
    • Current or past supervisors, co-workers, faith leaders, teachers, and school counselors are examples of appropriate references; relatives, friends and household members are not.
  3. Interview with Holden staff
    • Selected candidates will be contacted by April 15, 2013 to interview with the volunteer office and Holden staff supervisor in the area they’d like to work.
  4. Review Welcome Packet & confirm your schedule
    • Chosen participants will be notified by May 1, 2013. If you are selected, you will be sent the Junior Volunteer Manual and orientation packet to review.
    • Please read through this entirely and complete paperwork as directed by Friday, June 14, 2013.
  5. Attend Junior Volunteer Orientation
    • All Junior Volunteers are required to attend a group orientation session, along with their supervisors, on Monday, June 17 from 9am to noon.

Have a question about the program or need a hard copy application? Contact the Holden volunteer office at 440.602.8003 or rott@holdenarb.org.