PNR Teen Volunteer Form

Teen Volunteer Application - Powdermill Summer Camps

Interested in volunteering with Powdermill Nature Reserve's 2026 summer camps? Complete an application to join our waiting list and receive notifications about teen opportunities for the 2026 camps season. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 8th, 2026. Interviews will take place in mid-May.
Description: Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend your summer and gain valuable experience? Apply to become a summer camp teen volunteer! Volunteer placement is determined by a combination of needs, experience, and availability.

Powdermill Nature Reserve- Summer Camp Teen Volunteer

Location: 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677 (Powdermill Nature Center)

Dates: June 22 through July 31, 2026

Availability: Week by week, with a 1-week minimum commitment, Monday – Friday; 8:30AM- 3:30PM

Age: 14-19

Eligibility: Any high school student aged 14 or older may apply.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 8th, 2026

As a volunteer at Powdermill Summer Camp, you will:
- Perform as a team with educators and Powdermill staff to help campers have fun, explore the reserve, and learn to appreciate science, nature, and culture
- Assist with small-group activities in the camp classroom, nature trails, & exhibit halls
- Be a role model for campers in terms of attitude and participation
- Gain excellent educational experience in a variety of science and nature topics
Responsibilities:
- Assist the educator(s) and staff in facilitating the daily functions of camp
- Daily responsibilities may include:
  - Supervise children, inside and outside
  - Support camp activities, inside and outside
  - Help keep campers engaged in camp activities
  - Help oversee lunch or recess
  - Encourage children’s participation and creative self-expression
  - Be a positive role model for all campers
  - Participate in formal training
Qualifications:
- Experience with children (ages 6 and up) in a camp-like setting or in education is preferred, but not required
- Must be comfortable assisting with camps in outdoor settings
- Available for one full week of summer camp
- Functions well with others and able to follow instructions from educators and staff
Important Information:

As required by PA Act 153, selected candidates will be required to complete an official registration process and series of background checks as part of their onboarding process coordinated by the Volunteer Office. Parental or gaurdian consent is required to administer background checks for individuals under the age of 18.

Summer Camps at Carnegie Museums will follow all recommendations by the PA Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Campers, volunteers, and staff will be expected to adhere to the public health guidance and Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh procedures in place during the camp season.
Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent / Guardian Name*
Parent / Guardian Email*
Birthdate & Current Age
Applicants must commit to at least one full week of volunteering in order to be eligible candidates. How many weeks would you like to volunteer?*

1 week2 weeks3 weeks4 weeks5 weeks

For which weeks of camp are you you available? Please select 'Available" or 'Not Available' for each week listed:*

Rows	Available	Not Available
Week 1: June 22-26
Week 2: July 6-10
Week 3: July 13-17
Week 4: July 20-24
Week 5: July 21-31

There is a mandatory training for camp staff and camp volunteers on June 13th from 9am-12pm. Will you be able to attend this meeting?

Yes, I am available during this timeNo, I need to arrange a different time
Do you have a preference for what type of role to fill while volunteering? We will try to honor your preferences as best we can. Sometimes a particular camp's needs are dynamic. We anticipate the need for any volunteer to change roles at any time during the camp week. We thank you for your adaptability and flexibility!

Helping in the classroom and interacting with campersBehind the scenes preparing materialsI want to help with both!
Upload Resume or other documents. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD CLEARANCES.

If selected for a volunteer opportunity, the Volunteer & Internship Office will request copies of your PA Act 153 clearances during registration.
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Volunteer Acknowledgement

I understand that as a volunteer I am not entitled to monetary compensation for any duties I perform and I am not entitled to worker’s compensation or group benefits in the event of injury. (Work-study students will be paid directly by their university.)

The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Volunteer Program reserves the right to an evaluation sometime after placement and the right to terminate services should responsibilities not be fulfilled satisfactorily.

In accordance with Pennsylvania Act 153, I understand and agree that a criminal background check is a condition of my volunteer service. Per the direction of Volunteer Office's official registration process, I will complete the required clearances at my own expense. (Teen volunteers and participants under 18 years of age must provide consent from a parent or legal gaurdian before accepting a volunteer assignment. Parental or guardian approval is required for criminal background checks of minors.)
For teen applicants under 18 years old, please provide an email contact for your parent or legal guardian:
exampleemail@gmail.com
Volunteer Identification - Please select the best option:*

I am the parent or guardian of a teen applicant (under 18 years old) and acknowledge this agreement.I am a teen applicant and have parental or guardian consent to submit this form in acknowledgement of this agreement.
Volunteer Agreement*

I agree
US Work Authorization*

I am authorized to work in the United States and approved to receive payment or stipends from an employer.I am not authorized to work in the United States.
A Note For Applicants:
We appreciate your interest in teen volunteer opportunities with Carnegie Museums and look forward to reviewing your application. Due to the high volume of submissions received, we are unable to respond to inquiries regarding the statuses of individual applications. If you are selected as a final candidate for an opportunity, the Volunteer Office or museum staff will contact you directly to schedule an interview.
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Teen Volunteer Application - Powdermill Summer Camps