Volunteer as a Teen Program Buddy!

Join one or all of our Program Buddies volunteer opportunities for Teens ages 13 and up or entering grade 8. 

Book Buddies

Book Buddies pairs teen volunteers (ages 13+) with children 4-7 years old to share a love of reading will supporting early literacy skills.  Come read, sing camp songs, and do an activity with the children.  Book Buddies will meet once a week on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 – 3:30 and/or Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 in the summer from (June 28  August 2).  Orientation will be held on Wednesday, June 21.   

   

Art Buddies

Art Buddies pairs teen volunteers (ages 13+) with children to work on simple, but awesome projects to improve skills and creative habits.  Art buddies meet each Tuesday from 1:30  – 4:00 during the summer (July 11 – August 8).  Orientation will be held on Tuesday, June 20 from 1:30 – 4:00.

Science Buddies 

Science Buddies pairs teen volunteers (ages 13+) with children to work on simple, but awesome projects that explore science, engineering, and math.  Science Buddies meet each Friday in the summer from 1:30 – 4:30 (June 30 – August 4) Orientation will be held on Friday, June 23 from 1:30 – 4:30. 

Fill out an Application today!

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