Teen Teachers
BUILD WORK SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE BY VOLUNTEERING AT MOCA
Teens age 15-18 can volunteer each summer during Camp @ MOCA to assist camp instructors in facilitating the program. Camp @ MOCA brings out the creativity in kids ages 6-14. Campers make new friends in a fun, inspirational, and engaging environment while learning about the world of contemporary art. Themes include painting and printmaking, murals and public spaces, photography, and so much more!
TIME COMMITMENT
Weekly Camp @ MOCA sessions take place June 5 - August 4, 2023. Shifts are available from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Teen Teachers must commit to volunteering for a minimum of two weeks. There will be a mandatory training session in May for all selected Teen Teachers. Applications are due by the end of April.
EXPECTATIONS
Teen Teacher duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide one-on-one assistance to campers during activities.
- Offer positive encouragement to campers.
- Address minor behavioral concerns with campers before they become a disruption.
- Assist with monitoring campers in all spaces of the museum
- Assist Camp Staff with check-in and check-out process daily.
- Prepare materials for lessons and help maintain classroom organization.
- Model appropriate behavior to campers.
- Complete projects for examples, as needed.
- Be on time everyday.
- Be active and engaged at all times throughout the day.
- Communicate with camp instructors to receive tasks and feedback.
- Follow appropriate dress code guidelines, and wear nametags at all times while in the museum.
- Record volunteer hours in the log at the front desk each day. Each Teen Teacher is expected to keep and accurate record of their own hours.
Contact Dr. Alarie Gibbs, Weaver Assistant Director of Education, alarie.gibbs@unf.edu or 904-620-3212 with any questions.