Recreation | Library | Harbor | City Attorney | Various Dept.

Volunteen Recreation Aide: Day Camp Program:(13-16 y.o.)
Under the direct supervision of Day Camp Director or Counselor, Recreation Aides will assist in set-up, preparing of activities and events for children (ages 5-9), including hiking, singing, folk dancing, crafts, snacks and games. Day Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, June 16-Aug 1. Volunteens must commit to a minimum shift of 4 hours, twice per week for at least 5 of the 7 weeks, and must attend training. Shift times are 8:00 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Volunteen Recreation Aide : Playground Program: (13-16)
Under direct supervision of the Playground Recreation Leader, Recreation Aides will assist in supervision of children (ages 5-12) during special theme activities as well as traditional playground games, sports, free play, crafts, and singing. The Playground Program runs Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm June 16-Aug 1. Volunteens must commit to a minimum shift of 4 hours, twice per week for at least 5 of the 7 weeks, and must attend training. Shift times are flexible but must be consistent through the summer.

Camp Lots-O-Tots Program Volunteen: (13-16)
Under the direct supervision of preschool staff, Volunteens assist in the daily implementation of program curriculum for children ages 3-5. Activities include arts, crafts, cooking music and movement, dramatic play, outdoor play, and instruction in basic math and reading, listening and verbal skills. Classes meet from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Tuesday through Friday, June 3-July 25. Minimum shift is 1 day per week from 9:30 am- 1:30 pm, but Volunteens may work up to 4 days per week. Schedule must be consistent through the summer.

Community Center Reception/Clerical Assistance: (13-16)
Under direct supervision of Community Center Staff, Volunteens will assist with a wide range of tasks in an office setting, including greeting the public at the front desk, answering phones, and filing. Computer skills are helpful. Volunteens may work as many hours as they wish, with a minimum of two hours per week, starting June 2nd. Volunteens must commit to at least 3 weeks, and may continuing into August.

Volunteen Recreation Aide, Sports Camp: (13-16)
Under direct supervision of the Sports Coordinator and/or Camp Director. Duties include: attending all in-service training sessions, encouraging camper participation in various sports activities, assisting with general maintenance and proper care of equipment, helping escort campers from MSC to various city parks, roller skating rink, participate in various sports activities, etc. Camp meet Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, June 16-August 15. Assignments will be per week and will vary between 20 - 40 hours per week. No guarantee of being assigned as a Recreation Aide every week throughout the summer. A mandatory training will be held the week of Tuesday, June 10th from 3:30pm - 5:00pm.

Volunteen Recreation Aide, Cheer Camp:  (13-16)
Under direct supervision of the Sports Coordinator and/or Camp Director. Duties include: attending all in-service training sessions, encouraging camper participation in various cheerleading activities, assisting with general maintenance and proper care of equipment, helping escort campers from MSC to various city parks, roller skating rink, helping to teach sideline cheers, crowd cheers, performance cheers and dance routines. Camp meet Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, June 16-August 1. Assignments will be per week and will vary between 20 - 40 hours per week. No guarantee of being assigned as a Recreation Aide every week throughout the summer. A mandatory training will be held the week of Tuesday, June 10th from 3:30pm - 5:00pm.

Kids Zone Volunteen: (13 -16)
Under the direct supervision of staff, volunteens will assist in the supervision of children between the ages of 6 months to 8 years of age at the Monterey Sports Center in the Kids Zone while parents are participating in facility activities. Activities may include leading children in recreational activities such as, arts and crafts, games and dramatic play as well as clean-up and area maintenance to help make the Kids Zone a healthy, safe and happy place for the children. Time commitment for the Kids Zone is a minimum of one three-hour shift per week. There will be a mandatory training at the Monterey Sports Center June 11th at 3:30 pm.

Volunteen Swim Instructor Aide: (13-16)
Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator or Aquatics Specialist, Swim Instructor Aide will assist Swim Instructors and provide an extra set of hands in the water. Duties include attending in-service training as appropriate and assisting with swimming lessons, general maintenance and proper care of equipment. Instruction sessions are in two-week increments from June 5-July 27, Monday through Thursday, with shifts of 9:00 am to noon or 4:00-7:00 pm. Assignments will be per two-week session; no guarantee of being assigned every session. There will be a mandatory training at the Monterey Sports Center May 30 at 5:00pm.

Library Program Assistant: (14-17)
Under the direct supervision of the Library's Youth Services staff, the Program Assistant helps in preparing for programs and crafts and serves as a monitor during programs. Must enjoy creative arts and crafts projects, working with children, be accurate and attentive to detail. Weekly programs are Thursday afternoon, and Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. May also work with teenagers assisting at teen programs, including the Summer Reading Program for teens. Volunteens can expect to work 10 to 15 hours per week, starting June 5th, and may continue into August. In addition, Program Assistants will be asked to be available to work 4 hour shifts at a special Library event on Saturday, June 17th between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Library Special Projects: (14-17)
Under the direct supervision of the Library staff, the Special Project Volunteer assists staff on special projects as in preparing for programs, promotions or library services; assist with craft preparation, compile papers for programs or promotions; and assist with enhancements to library programs and services as directed.

HARBOR

Waterfront Volunteen: (15+)
Under the direct supervision of the Harbor Staff, the Waterfront Volunteens will participate in and learn, hands-on, several technical and clerical skills applicable to the overall function of the Marina/Harbor facility. Duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting with communications and dispatch, clerical tasks and recordkeeping, acting as extra eyes and ears of the Security Watchstander, sign maintenance, general cleanup, and painting. Volunteens will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of waterfront operations. Shifts are flexible, between the hours of 6:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday through Sunday, beginning June 6th. Volunteens must commit to a minimum of 6 hours per week, but may volunteer up to 20 hours per week.

CITY ATTORNEY

Law Library File Clerk: (14+)
Under the direct supervision of the City Attorney staff, Volunteens will help organize and maintain the City's Law Library.  Duties include shelving new law books; updating various legal publications by replacing old pages with new pages; inserting new pocket parts; and similar library maintenance functions.  Requires a minimum of 4 hours per week - flexible hours - and offers an opportunity for hands on experience in a city attorney's office.

VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

Clerical/Reception: (13-16)
Under the direct supervision of the City Staff, Volunteens will assist with a wide range of tasks in an office setting, including filing, photo copying - computer skills are helpful.  This is an opportunity to build office skills in a professional setting.  Hours may vary but request a minimum of two hours per week.

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Rev. 02/21/08  T.Sammon- http://www.monterey.org/volunteen/jobs.html