Summer In The City 2020 Volunteer Information

Summer in the City is only possible through help from volunteers and that is just as true this year! We have several opportunities for you to get involved. Please check out the date and times below - when you find the time slots that works for you, respond to this email or email Allison Weber 

Important Dates & Events

We need help packing the SitC activity boxes on site at St. James Cathedral the weeks of July 6th and 13th. We will be following safety precautions to ensure staff and volunteers are safe! Lunch will be provided. 

  • Tuesday July 7 from 9 am - 3 pm 
  • Wednesday July 8 from 9 am - 3 pm
  • Thursday July 9 from 9 am - 3 pm
  • Tuesday July 14 from 9 am - 3 pm
  • Wednesday July 15 from 9 am - 3 pm
  • Thursday July 16 from 9 am - 3 pm
  • Friday July 17 from 9 am - 5 pm

We need 4 volunteers each day who are excited to engage with campers and staff via zoom every day during camp from 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Log in from your own home and see the faces of your favorite campers! 

  • Monday July 20th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday July 21st from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Wednesday July 22nd from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday July 23rd from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Friday July 24th from  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Monday July 27th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday July 28th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday July 29th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday July 30th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Friday July 31st from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

2020 Volunteer Roles & Descriptions

Collaboration & Planning

Help the Summer in the City staff team develop and prepare specific projects and logistics for SitC 2020. Come up with innovative ideas to tap into our campers’ creativity, self-worth, and joy that can be incorporated into the larger fabric of SitC. Brainstorm ideas and help put that into action with itemized lists. 

Type of Participation: Remote via Zoom and email.

Time Commitment: 2-3 sessions, approximately 1 hour each.

 

Box Assembly & Delivery Assistance

Join us the week before camp to assemble SitC camp boxes with materials for their daily activities. 

Type of Participation: In-person.

Time Commitment: 1-2 sessions, approximately 2 hours each.

 

Delivery Logistics Team

Help us develop a logistical plan to deliver the boxes to each camper’s home twice a week during the two weeks of camp. (4 deliveries during the 2 weeks of camp.)

Type of Participation: Remote via Zoom and email.

Time Commitment: 1-2 sessions, approximately 1 hour each.

 

Delivery Team 

Partner with SitC Staff to participate in camp-in-a-box deliveries to each camper’s home twice a week during the two weeks of camp. 4 deliveries during the 2 weeks of camp.

Type of Participation: In-person.

Time Commitment: Minimum of 1 delivery route, approximately 2-3 hours each.

 

SitC Morning Opening Planning

Collaborate with the SitC Staff team to develop fun, high energy video-based 15 – 20 minute programming for the mornings of SitC – even participate on camera if you would like!

Type of Participation: remote via Zoom, email and optional in-person.

Time Commitment: 2-3 development sessions, approximately 1 hour each.

 

Participate in SitC Daily Morning Opening

Join campers, SitC staff, and other volunteers at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom for a fun, high energy start to each day of SitC 2020. During the morning opening program spend time with campers, staff, and other volunteers building community and learning about the activities campers are engaging in. The will be 10-morning sessions; one on each day of camp.

Type of Participation: Remote via Zoom.

Time Commitment: No minimum commitment. Approximately 15-20 minutes per session.

Date/Time: Mondays-Fridays at 10:00 a.m. July 20th - July 31st.

 

Small-Group Leader

Partner with a member of the SitC Staff to lead groups of campers during “small-group” and “touching base” sessions. Volunteer and SitC Staff teams build relationships with campers and offer virtual support to campers while they are engaging in activities. Two adults are required for each “small-group” and “touching base” sessions. We will need 4-8 small group leaders. Small-Group sessions will take place as a part of the SitC morning opening at 10:00 a.m. Must be available for an additional hour of commitment to be determined with your staff partner.

Type of Participation: Remote via Zoom and phone

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per day for a minimum of 1 week, must be able to participate in the morning opening at 10:00 a.m.

Date/Time: Mondays-Fridays July 20th - July 31st beginning at 10:00 a.m.

 

Have you found the right volunteer opportunity for you and your summer schedule? Please check out the date and times below - when you find the time slots that works for you, respond to this email or email Allison Weber 

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