Summer Teen Volunteering

Spray Ground Assistant

Deerfield Hills Community Center

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Volunteer Information –

• Dates: June 1 – August 4, 2023
• Time: 10am – 5pm
• Shifts: Minimum of 2x per week for 4 hours per shift

Duties Include -

• Assist staff in the supervision of youth in and around the Spray Ground area
• Greet visitors
• Answer questions
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of parties
• Assist center staff with facility maintenance
• Occasional office duties 

Training & Interviews –

• Mandatory training will be required for volunteers between May 26 – 31

Teen Volunteer

North Cheyenne Cañon Park

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• Want to learn more? Don’t miss the Volunteer Open House on April 28, 2023 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Volunteer Information –

• Dates: May 2023 – September 2023
• Time: Shifts are available 7 days a week
• Shifts: 8am – 12pm & 12pm – 4pm

In this volunteer program, teens will build leadership skills & make an impact. Duties Include -

• Wayfinding in North Cheyenne Cañon Park
• Education
• Customer Service
• Meet and teach people from all over the world how to enjoy and respect North Cheyenne Cañon’s scenery and trails!

Training & Interviews –

• Mandatory training will be required for volunteers on Thursday, June 1st from 10am – 2pm
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Teen Volunteer

Therapeutic Recreation Discovery Camp

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Volunteer Information –

• Dates: June 12 – July 27
• Time: 9:00am – 3pm
• Shifts: Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays
• Location: Pioneer Elementary School or Hillside Community Center (Location Varies)

Duties Include -

Work with children ages 6-12 years old with developmental disabilities while supporting them in activities of swimming, art, music, games, special events, and field trips. Duties may also include set-up and clean-up of activities.

Training & Interviews –

Orientation dates held between June 5 – 8

Elementary Day Camp Aide

Deerfield Hills Community Center

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Volunteer Information –

• Dates: June 5 – July 28, 2023 (No program July 3 – July 7)
• Time: 8:00am – 6:00pm
• Shifts: 2-3 days per week depending on availability

Duties Include -

Assist in the supervision of elementary camp participants and assist the staff to prepare materials and cleanup for daily activities such as -

• structured games
• sports
• art projects
• ...AND MORE!

Training & Interviews –

• Mandatory training will be required for volunteers between May 26 – 31

Summer Program Aide

Hillside Community Center

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Volunteer Information –

• Dates: June 5 – July 28, 2023 (No program July 3 – July 7)
• Time: 7:30am – 5:30pm
• Shifts: Monday - Thursdays

Duties Include -

Assist in the supervision of 5-11 year olds during -

• Structured games
• Sports
• Art projects
• Other daily activities

Assist staff to prepare materials, set up, and clean up daily.

Training & Interviews –

• Mandatory training will be required for volunteers, Date: TBD

Junior Park Docent

Garden of the Gods Park

Sign Up to Volunteer: Email gardenofthegods@coloradosprings.gov or call 719-219-0108 to schedule an interview.

Volunteer Information –

• Dates: Open & Flexible all Summer! Monday - Sunday
• Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Shifts: Minimum 2x per month in 2-hour sessions

Duties Include -

Park Docents provide fun ways to connect with and appreciate the natural and cultural areas of the Pikes Peak Region, with focus on Garden of the Gods Park.  Docents are encouraged to pursue their area of passion and have lots of ways to engage visitors.  Most common, is running our “Touch Tables”, where docents encourage visitors to explore hands on items such as wildlife pelts, skulls, fossils, rocks or cultural items. 

Training & Interviews –

• Interviews are required and training will be provided

Junior Docent

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

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• Applications are due April 28, 2023

Volunteer Information –

• Dates: June 10 – July 23
• Time: 3 hour shifts; flexible scheduling
• Shifts: Tuesday - Saturday

Over the course of the summer, teens will make meaningful connections to the cultural history of the Pikes Peak region. Junior Docents will help preserve and share our community’s history through a variety of service opportunities in our education, collections, and marketing departments. Through training and practice, teens will develop important communication, interpretive, and leadership skills. Junior Docents who complete at least 40 hours of service and comply with program policies and expectations will earn a $300 Education Stipend at the end of the summer.

Training & Interviews –

• Mandatory training will be required for volunteers June 6 – June 8; 10am – 3pm each day

Mobile Pantry

Deerfield Hills Community Center

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Volunteer Information –

• Dates: 4th Friday of each month
• Time: 10am – 1:30pm

Duties Include -

Assist food program manager in the set up and cleanup of once per month drive-through style community food distribution!

Training & Interviews –

• Group orientation training happens at the start of each shift!