Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer Camp Youth Leader?
AEF is looking for Volunteer Youth Leaders for this year’s Summer Camp program. The application process is currently open to all students 14 – 17 yrs old. This is a good opportunity to earn volunteer hours while working with camp instructors and children over the summer.
You will gain:
- Gain leadership skills, demonstrated responsibility and teamwork experience as a camp leader working with young students.
- Experience a real-world job application and interview process in a safe environment.
- Add community service hours for graduation requirements.
AEF strives to match the leader’s areas of interest with related camps if they are available. The 2-week commitment can fit around family vacations and summer jobs. Many of our leaders enjoyed AEF Summer Camps as children and want to support the program.
What does it involve?
Volunteer Youth Leaders will work alongside camp instructors during our summer camp program. You will assist the instructor in providing extra supervision for the camp participants and provide hands-on assistance to the students who may need extra help in completing any activities.
- Where camps will be held: Earhart Elementary School
- When camps are held: June 16 – July 11, 2025
- Internships require a 2-week commitment. Please do not apply if you cannot commit to both weeks.
- Students can indicate on the application form if they prefer to volunteer for the Morning Camps, Afternoon Camps or After Care.
- A $45 program fee is required if you are accepted to the program.
Camps include : Spanish, Chinese, Rock Band, LEGO, Robotics, Writing, Drawing, Sports and much more. More information on our camps can be found here.
What do you need to do to apply?
- Complete an online application.
- Please note that your parent/guardian will need to assist you in completing the online form, as there are waivers that someone over the age of 18 has to complete.
- Interviews will be conducted in person or via Zoom.
- Interviews do not guarantee placement in the program.
- If accepted, interns must attend the in person training session (no exceptions).
- The training session will be held on May 22, 2025 @ 4:15 PM
Who may apply?
Students must be at least 14 years old as of June 16, 2025, and under the age of 18 years by July 11, 2025 to apply.
Need more information?
Students who are interested and have questions may email Rachel Plato, Enrichment Program Director, Rachel@AlamedaEducation.org. We encourage the student – NOT the parent/guardian – to contact AEF with their questions. Also, please come and visit the AEF table at the Alameda Youth Career & Job Fair.
Important Dates:
- Complete online application by: May 1, 2025
- Interviews will start: April 1, 2025
- Training Date: May 22, 2025 at 4:15pm
