2009 Positions

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

Volunteen Recreation Aide: Day Camp Program: (13-16) Do you like to have fun? Would you like to have fun while earning your volunteer hours? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then sign up to become a Recreation Aide. As a Recreation Aide you will assist in the set-up and preparation of activities and events for kids (ages 5-9). Some of the events include hiking, singing, folk dancing, crafts, snacks and, of course, games. You will always be supervised by the Day Camp Director or a Counselor. If this sounds like your cup of tea, keep reading! Camp runs M-F, 9:00am-5:30pm, June 15-July 31. Shift times are 8am-12:30 or 12:30-5:30pm. You must be there a minimum shift of 4 hours, twice per week for at least 5 of the 7 weeks, and you MUST attend training. 

Volunteen Recreation Aide: Playground Program: (13-16) Playground enthusiasts gather around!  This is the perfect summer volunteer job for you!  As an Aide you will assist with the supervision of children (5-12) during playground games such as sports, free play, crafts and singing, as well as special themed activities. If you’re an older brother or sister then this will be a piece of cake.  f you ever wished you were the oldest sibling in your family then here’s your chance. The playground program runs M-F, 10am-5pm, June 15- July 31. Shift times are flexible, but must be consistent throughout the summer. You must commit to a minimum shift of 4 hours, twice per week for at least 5 of the 7 weeks, and you MUST attend training. You will always be under the supervision of the Playground Recreation Leader.

Camp Lots-O-Tots Program Volunteen: (13-16) If you already tutor someone or just like to help your friends or younger siblings with homework, than you will have lots-o-fun here! You will assist in the daily implementation of the program curriculum for children (3-5) including math, reading, listening and verbal skills .  Some of the fun activities include: art, crafts, cooking, music and movement, dramatic play and outdoor play.  If this sounds like fun then keep reading for more information. Classes meet T-F, 10am-1pm , June 2-July24.  Minimum shift is 1 day per week from 9:30-1:30, but you may work up to 4 days per week.  Your schedule must be consistent throughout the summer and you will always be under the supervision of preschool staff.

Community Center Reception/Clerical Assistance: (13-16) This Volunteen job will teach you many practical skills that will help you with future jobs, but that doesn’t mean it's not fun! Under the supervision of Community Center staff, you will assist with a wide range of tasks in an office setting, including: greeting people at the front desk, preparing for various community center programs and filing.  Computer skills are always helpful. This is a very flexible job, here are the specifics: you may work as many hours as you like, with a minimum of 2 per week, starting June 1. You must commit to at least 3 weeks, but may continue through August if you wish.

Volunteen Recreation Aide: Sports Camp (13-16) Calling all sports buffs! This Volunteen job was made just for you! As an Aide your duties will include: attending all in-service training sessions, encouraging camper participation, assisting with general maintenance and proper care of equipment, escorting campers to and from MSC, roller skating rink, and of course, participation in sports activities. Camp meets M-F, 9am-5pm, June 15-August 14.  Assignments will be given per week and will vary from 20-40 hours per week. This is a popular position so there is no guarantee of being assigned as an Aide every week of the summer. You will always be under the supervision of the Sports Coordinator and/or Director. There will be a mandatory training on Tuesday, June 9 from 3:30pm-5pm.

Volunteen Recreation Aide : Cheer Camp (13-16) Are you currently a cheerleader at your school? Have you ever wanted to teach other kids to cheer? Well here’s your chance!  As a Cheer Camp Aide you will have various duties, including: attending all in-service training sessions, encouraging camper participation, assisting with general maintenance and proper care of equipment, escorting campers to and from MSC, roller skating rink, helping teach sideline cheers, crowd cheers, performance cheers and dance routines. Camp meets M-F, 9am-5pm, June 15- July 31. Assignments will be given per week and will vary from 20-40 hours per week. This is another popular position so remember there is no guarantee of being assigned as an Aide every week of the summer. You will always be under the supervision of the Sports Coordinator and/or Director. There will be a mandatory training on Tuesday, June 9 from 3:30pm-5pm. GO MONTEREY!!

Kids Zone Volunteen: (13-16) Babysitters gather around! Give parents a helping hand by looking after their kids (ages 6 months-8 years) while they participate in sports center facilities. Under the supervision of staff you will have many duties, including: clean-up, area maintenance and helping make the Kids Zone a healthy, safe and happy place for the children.  You will also participate in fun activities such as arts and crafts, games and dramatic play. Time commitment is a minimum of one four-hour shift per week. There will be a mandatory training at the Monterey Sports Center June 11 at 3:30pm

Volunteen Swim Instructor Aide: (13-16) Who doesn’t like swimming in the summer?  Wish you could swim every day this summer?  Become a swim instructor aide and you can!  As an Aide you will provide an extra set of hands in the water for swim instructors.  Duties include: attending in-service training, assisting with swim lessons, general maintenance, and proper care of equipment.  Instructor sessions are in two-week increments from June 8-July 30, M-TR, with shifts of 9am-12pm or 4-7pm.  This is another popular position so there is no guarantee of being assigned every session.  There will be a mandatory training at the Monterey Sports Center Friday May 30 at 5pm.

Library Program Assistant: (14-17) Are you creative? Attentive to detail? Like working with kids of all ages?  Look no further for your summer volunteer job!  Under the supervision of the Library’s Youth Services staff you will help in preparing for programs and crafts, and serve as a monitor during those programs. You may also work with other teens assisting at teen programs (like the Summer Reading Program for teens). Weekly programs are Thursday afternoons, and Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. You can expect to work 10-15 hours per week starting June 5, 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, June17 between 10am-5pm.

Library Special Projects: (14-17)  This is a very special summer job!  Under the supervision of the Library staff you will participate in many different projects, including: preparing for programs, promotions or library services; assisting with craft preparation, compiling papers for programs or promotions, and assisting with enhancements to library programs and services.  Dates and times are flexible.

HARBOR
 

Waterfront Volunteen: (15+) There will never be a dull moment during this job!  Under the supervision of Harbor staff you will participate in, and learn hands on, several technical and clerical skills applicable to the overall function of the Marina/Harbor facility.  Just some of the duties include: assisting with communications and dispatch, clerical tasks and record keeping, acting as an extra pair of eyes and ears for the Security Watchstander, sign maintenance, general clean-up, and painting.  Throughout the summer you will have the opportunity to learn about all of the aspects of waterfront operations!  Here are the specifics: shifts are flexible, either between 6am-4:30pm M-TR or 8am-3:30pm F-Sun, starting June 6. You must commit to a minimum of 6 hours per week, but may volunteer for up to 20.

CITY ATTORNEY
 

Law Library File Clerk: (14+)   Calling all future lawyers! This job is perfect for those of you who would like to get a hands-on experience in a City Attorney’s office.  Under the supervision of the City Attorney staff you will have many duties organizing and maintaining the City’s Law Library, including: shelving new books, updating legal publications by replacing old pages with new ones, inserting new pocket parts, and other similar library maintenance functions. Flexible times with a minimum of 4 hours per week.

VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
 

Clerical/Reception: (13-16)   Want to stay out of the heat this summer?  Then get this job! This is a great way to gain experience that will help you with future jobs (while staying out of the hot summer heat!). Under the supervision of City staff you will assist with many different tasks in an office setting, including, filing and photo-copying. Computer skills are also super helpful!  Hours are very flexible with a minimum of 2 per week.

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