Information coming Jan. 2025.
Do you have a passion for nature, gardening, and creative play? Enjoy being a role model for younger children and like to get your hands in the dirt? The Arboretum's Counselor-In-Training program may be the perfect fit for you! Share your skills and bring your imagination and creativity to the Arboretum--join the fun as we play, garden, create, explore and learn together!
The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is designed to provide opportunities for responsible, positive youth mentors to increase leadership skills by sharing a passion, knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world with younger campers and gardeners. CITs will assist Youth Education program staff in providing a safe, supportive, and exciting experience for all participants, as well as helping out with other projects.
Top 10 Benefits of being a Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
- Have FUN!!
- Meet new friends
- Work with caring adult mentors
- Log volunteer hours and give back to the community
- Be a valuable part of a fun, supportive, and creative team
- Develop useful life skills in leadership and time-management
- Receive training that can be applied to future job/volunteer opportunities
- Gain valuable experience while doing something meaningful this summer
- Share your passion for science, gardening, and the outdoors, with younger kids
- Take advantage of resume-building opportunities while serving as a role model, mentor, and teaching assistant