Volunteer in Your Community this Summer

APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 1 - 20, 2017 FOR JULY 2017 VOLUNTEENS PROGRAM

For teens looking for a chance to make a difference within their local communities, the Summit Area YMCA provides the VolunTEENS program. The VolunTEENS is a program for students, ages 14-16, who are looking for community service experience, want to help others, and are interested in learning more about the cause and mission of the Y to help build stronger communities.

Teens are able to do community service based on their interests and skill set. The Y works with each student to provide the best giving experience possible--both to the community and for the teen. Opportunities include helping with sports classes, assisting marketing and social media, working with younger students, elderly, and more. Included with the program are several opportunities in job professionalism trainings, improving resumes, as well as college and career opportunities.

The Summit Area YMCA is a community cornerstone that provides financial assistance in order to ensure all are able to have access to its many programs and services. The Y's commitment to building a stronger community starts always with the individual--through youth development programs, services that promote healthy living, and providing opportunities and raising awareness in giving back to the community and those in need. The VolunTEENS program allows our young people to learn the importance in using their strengths to provide a service towards others, especially to those seeking assistance.

To apply, please complete the volunteer application and ensure you have indicated VolunTEENS under program of interest.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Complete the VolunTeen Application found online or at the front desk.
• Schedule an initial interview with Teen Department.
• If approved, schedule follow up interview with deptartment you are interested in working for.
• Once accepted into program, work to complete 20 hours in selected department(s).

For more information, contact Julie Wagenblast, Youth & Teen Director at the Summit YMCA:
(P) 908.273.3330 x 1140 (E) julie.wagenblast@thesay.org

JULY 2017 VOLUNTEENS PROGRAM SCHEDULE

• Schedule varies by location per week between 8:00am and 4:30pm*

WEEK 1: JULY 3-7*

TRAILSIDE NATURE CENTER CAMP
452 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092
VolunTeens will assist Trailside in their camp experience, working with counselors to offer crafts, games, and more for young campers. * No July 4

WEEK 2: JULY 11-13

REEVES REED ARBORETUM, 7/11 &12
165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ
VolunTeens will participate in the Horticultural classes as well as assist staff in prepping for camp.
AMERICA’S GROW A ROW 7/13
150 Pittstown Rd, Pittstown, NJ 08867
Volunteens will meet at the Y and then be transported to America’s Grow a Row where they’ll get the opportunity to work on the fields and help with planting and harvesting.

WEEK 3: JULY 17-21

SUMMIT AREA YMCA, 7/17
67 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901
Volunteens will learn interview skills as well design a craft for seniors at the YMCA!
IMAGINE, 7/18
24 Sheffield Street, Westfield, NJ 07090Volunteers will visit Imagine, spend some time gardening and crafting as well learn about the center for grief and loss.
WAGNER ARBORETUM, 7/19
197 Mountain Avenue, Warren, NJ 07059Volunteens will assist in the Wagner gardens planting, harvesting, and help to clear the beds.
NEW JERSEY SHARING NETWORK, 7/20
691 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ "Day of Service" with NJSN. Teens will get a tour of the facility, interact with employees as well as participate in a small volunteering opportunity while there.

WEEK 4: JULY 25-28

SAGE ELDERCARE
290 Broad Street, Summit, NJ VolunTeens will provide assistance in the ‘Spend a Day’ senior day care center assisting with activities, lunch, games, and companionship.

WEEK 5: AUGUST 4

CENTRAL PRYSBERTIAN CHURCH & SUMMIT YMCA
70 Maple Street, Summit, NJDay of Service and Wrap Up Party Volunteens will help Summit area families prepare lunches, tie cozy blankets and make up hygiene packs for area people experiencing homelessness. Then, students will head back to the Y for their Wrap Party!