Education & Interpretation - Volunteer Educator - Summer Camp Craft Assistant
Volunteer Educator - Summer Camp Craft Assistance
We are currently in need of adult volunteers to assist with our craft sessions for summer camp. Crafts will be set out for volunteers to read through directions. Individuals fulfilling this role can lead the craft for 10 - 20 youth or assist the assigned staff member to the group. Youth will be between ages 5 and 14. There will always be a HC staff member present and involved in this activity. Duties will include:
- Setting Up and Cleaning Up craft materials
- Explaining and demonstrating directions for a craft
- Being self motivated to read directions and share them with others
- Assist campers when needed in their craft tasksake demonstration crafts for future dat
Training Requirements:
To volunteer with our youth programming, you must meet all of the following criteria. This training is only one requirement for fulfilling this role. Below are the expected requirements for being accepted as a volunteer educator:
- Willingness to work with youth
- Pass a background check yearly
- Complete a virtual or in-person check in with LFHC Staff
- Complete a Volunteer Educator Training
- Continually meet the expectations listed in the Code of Conduct (you will receive this at the training)
- Complete Online Mandated Reporter Training (1 hour online)
What to Know:
- Position typically is indoors, but may be out on the patio (weather dependent).
- Bring your own water bottle.
- Our department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program, please email lwrd@danecounty.gov a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note, it is not possible for all programs to be modified.
When:
Volunteer shifts for Craft Assistants programs will be every Wednesday from 9 - 11:30 am or 12:30 - 2:15 pm.
Location:
- Lussier Family Heritage Center (3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI 53711).
Questions:
- Rachael Gosda, Education Specialist
- 608-279-0688, gosda.rachael@danecounty.gov
Qualifications Required
- Background Check Must be at least Passed
- DCP/LFHC WI Mandated Reporter Must be Completed
- DCP/LFHC Volunteer Educator Must be Attended Educator Training
Schedule Summary
The next 10 shifts (out of 33 total shifts) for this activity are as follows
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 12:30 PM | 1:45 PM |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:15 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 12:30 PM | 1:45 PM |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 2:15 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday, July 01, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Wednesday, July 01, 2026 | 12:30 PM | 1:45 PM |
| Wednesday, July 01, 2026 | 2:15 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday, July 08, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
