CMNH Summer Camps - Teen Volunteer Application

Teen Volunteer Application - Natural History Summer Camps

Interested in volunteering with Carnegie Museum of Natural History's annual summer camps? Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2025. Interviews for teen volunteer camp assistants will be held in April.
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 staffing needs, experience, and availability. The more flexible you can be with your availability, the more likely it is that we can place you in a volunteer position. The deadline to apply is April 4th, 2025.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History- Summer Camp Teen Volunteer

Location: 4400 Forbes Ave (Oakland), Pittsburgh PA 15213

Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 22, 2025

Availability: Week by week, with a 2-week minimum commitment

Time: Monday – Friday; 7:30 AM - 3:30PM

Minimum Age: 14

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

As a volunteer at CMNH Summer Camp, you will:
- Help as a team with educators and museum staff to help campers have fun, explore the museum, and learn to appreciate science, nature and culture.
- Assist with small-group activities in the camp classroom & exhibit halls
- Be a role model for campers in terms of attitude, dress, and participation
- Gain excellent educational experience in a variety of science and nature topics
Responsibilities:
- Assist the educator(s) and staff in the daily functions of camp
- Daily responsibilities may include:
  
  o   Supervise children, inside and outside
  o   Support camp activities, inside and outside
  o   Keep students engaged in camp activities
  o   Assist in the preparation and clean-up of camp
  o   Help oversee lunch or recess
  o   Encourage children’s participation and creative self-expression
- Participate in ongoing Teen Volunteer trainings
- Be a positive role model for all campers
Qualifications:
- Experience with children (ages 4 and up) in a camp-like setting or in education is preferred, but not required
- A 2–4-week commitment is highly preferred (weeks do not need to be consecutive)
- Proactive in assisting instructors and students
- Engages as a team and can take direction from instructors and staff
- All volunteer candidates must participate in an interview and attend a formal training session.
Important Information:

All accepted volunteer candidates must attend an in-person orientation and formal training session on Saturday May 17, 2025 This session is required for all potential volunteers.

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 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*
Parent / Guardian Name*
Parent / Guardian Email*
Birthdate
Current Age
Are you, along with a parent or guardian, able to attend the mandatory orientation training on May 17, 2025*

YesMaybeNo
Applicants must commit to at least two full weeks of volunteering in order to be eligible candidates. How many weeks would you like to volunteer?*

2 weeks3 weeks4 weeks5 weeks or more

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

	Available	Not Available
Pre-Camp Week (End of May, TBD)
Week 1: June 2 - June 6
Week 2: June 9 - June 13
Week 3: June 16 - June 20
Week 4: June 23 - June 27
Week 5: July 7 - July 11
Week 6: July 14 - July 18
Week 7: July 21 - July 25
Week 8: July 28 - August 1
Week 9: August 4 - August 8
Week 10: August 11 - August 15
Week 11: August 18 - August 22

Please select the days you are available if you would like to assist during camp prep week. (Camp staff will be preparing for camps during the week of May 27 - May 30 and would love your help for a day or two!)*

I am not available during this week.I would like to help on TuesdayWednesdaysThursdaysFridaysI can help some days during these weeks.Other
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 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 classrooms and interacting with campersHelping behind the scenes preparing materialsI want to help with both!
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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 guardian 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 - Natural History Summer Camps