Education & Interpretation - Volunteer Educator - Summer Camp Field Trip Assistant
Volunteer Educator - Summer Camp Field Trip Assistant
We are currently in need of adult volunteers to assist with our field trips to varying locations throughout the County with our summer camp youth. Field Trips vary in length and location. Reporting location will always be Lussier Family Heritage Center.
- Monitor a group of children with an HC Staff Member
- Represent HC & DCP in the community
- Remind participants of field trip expectations
- Sit with a child who may need a break, near the group
- Assist campers with tasks during trip
- Organize field trip materials and equipment
- Willingness to travel in bus or passenger van to location
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:
- This position requires volunteer to stand or walk for multiple hours at a time.
- Bring your own snacks, water bottle, and lunch.
- Volunteer should be able to come within the hours of 8 am - 4 pm on a week day.
- 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 Field Trip Assistants vary based on summer camp schedule. Please see shifts. Trip locations and age of participants varies - you can email heritagecenter@danecounty.gov if you would like to know where the group is going that day.
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 12 total shifts) for this activity are as follows
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 26, 2026 | 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 8:45 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Friday, July 24, 2026 | 9:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 12:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 9:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday, August 05, 2026 | 8:45 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Thursday, August 06, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
