Extension Volunteers/ Interns Needed

Volunteer Service Description:
4-H Camp Chaperone 

Purpose: The 4-H Camp Chaperone works cooperatively with Georgia 4-H camping staff and local Extension faculty and staff to deliver a fun, educational, and safe 4-H camping experience. Volunteers serving at camp extend opportunities and the capacity for more 4-H youth participants to experience the benefits of camp. The top priority of the 4-H Camp Chaperone is to maintain the safety and well-being of 4-H campers.

Duration: Five days and four nights.

Expectations:

• Actively supervise youth constantly, during day and overnight, along with a coleader.
• Enthusiastically participate in and contribute to all camp programs, activities, and leader assignments and support additional camp needs as presented.
• Foster environments for youth belonging and positive youth development, including but not limited to waterfront and nature environments, arts and crafts, and all other camp activities.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth, modeling healthy choices and behavior.
• Promote and support fun, informal, experiential learning in line with the Georgia 4-H mission.
• Serve with a positive attitude in moderate to strenuous environments, including assisting with loading luggage, negotiating terrain (including uneven and rough terrain), and navigating emergency situations to support 4-H youth safety. Prolonged standing, walking long distances, some bending, stair-climbing, swimming, and hiking may be required to supervise youth and maintain safety in various environments.
• Promote and enforce the 4-H Youth Code of Conduct and safety procedures. Observe camper behavior and enforce safety and behavior regulations. Recognize and report possible harassment, discrimination, sexual violence, and/or request for disability accommodations.
• Be aware of and reinforce any safety and/or medical needs of youth, by also upholding all Georgia 4-H safety protocols by monitoring and recording the administration of necessary medications.
• Available all five days and four nights for service at camp. Reside in camp settings with proximity to wildlife and work irregular hours.

Qualifications:

• Desire and ability to work with youth, providing mentoring, coaching, supervision, encouragement, and accountability.
• Completion of the Georgia 4-H volunteer screening process (including passing a UGA background investigation and obtaining two positive references) and a registered volunteer with Georgia 4-H.
• Compliance with the UGA Extension Volunteer Agreement and Adult Behavior Guidelines.
• Completion of the current year’s UGA Extension and Georgia 4-H Working with Youth and Managing Risk (risk management training), including obtaining 100% score on quiz.
• Awareness of and compliance with UGA Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Sexual Misconduct Policy.
• Responsible adult, at least 3 years older than the oldest campers.
• Visual, auditory, and physical ability to identify and respond appropriately to hazards and emergency situations.
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of skill levels and age groups, including adults and youth.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification preferred, but not required.

Register for: Master Gardeners Volunteers Program Application 

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Extension Office at (770) 473-3945 or ClaytonExtension@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date.