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 Why do Work Experience?

Fun and worthwhile way
to spend summer
Great way to meet
new friends

Gain valuable
work experience
For ages 13-15
Variety of Programs

City of Santa Rosa > Departments > Recreation, Parks & Community Services > Join Us > Volunteer > Summer Work Experience Program for Teens
 

Summer
Teen Work Experience Program
Teen Work Experience Camp 2 boys 

Applications available March 1 for Summer 2012 ! 

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Work Experience boathouse

Work Experience CIT

Lake Ralphine Assistant
(Howarth Park)

Counselor-In-Training
(Camp Wa-Tam, Doyle Camp, Camp Yu-Chi)

 

Work Experience Animal Barn

 

Work Experience Playgrounds LIT

Animal Barn Aide
(Howarth Park)

Leader-In-Training 
(Playground Program)

 

Work Experience Howarth Amusement Rides

 

Work Experience Junior Lifeguard

Amusement Ride Area Assistant
(Howarth Park)

Junior Lifeguard
(Finley or Ridgway Swim Centers)

 

Work Experience Swim Aide

 

Work Experience Concession Aide

Swim Aide
(Finley or Ridgway Swim Centers)

Concession Aides
(Finley or Ridgway Swim Centers)

Luther Burbank Home and Garden Museum Aide

Pick up a program brochure and application (available March 1st) listing our Work Experience programs.  Read through the job descriptions, hours and commitments and see what fits your needs.

Museum Aide
(Luther Burbank Home and Garden)

Please note: Teens are NOT guaranteed their first choice of programs to volunteer in.  Placement is based on the needs of the participant, along with the needs of the programs.  All teens MUST attend the orientation night and training sessions in order to participate in the program. 
Teens must be 13 years old by June 4, 2012 to
participate in the Work Experience Program. 
ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.

 If you have general questions about
the Teen Work Experience Program,
please call Ryan at 543-3428.

NOTE: No exceptions will be made for non-attendance of mandatory training sessions.
NOTE: These are volunteer/non-paid positions

 

 Teen Work Experience Dates!


March 1, 2012
Applications Available
Applications will be available online and at the Community Centers.

PLEASE NOTE:  Applications need to be filled out by the TEEN participant! Turn in completed applications to the
Steele Lane Center
or the
Finley Community Center

 


April 5, 2012
Information Night
Are You Interested In Learning More About Work Experience?
Then you should attend INFORMATION NIGHT!* Join us on Thursday, April 5th, from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Steele Lane Center

 We will show a video, answer questions and you can meet some of the people leading the programs this summer!

*Information Night is OPTIONAL and is geared for teens and parents who are new to the program.


APPLICATION DEADLINE:
 FRIDAY, April 13th
All Applications MUST be turned in with your $75 registration/materials fee (non-refundable - covers the cost of application processing, training, one work shirt and a manual) to the:
Steele Lane Center
or the
Finley Community Center

 

 


April 15, 2012 
(9 AM-1 PM)
April 16-18, 2012 
(4-8 PM)

Call to SCHEDULE an Interview
Please call 543-3428 or 543-3427 ONLY ON THESE DAYS - THIS PHONE IS NOT AVAILABLE AT ANY OTHER TIME EXCEPT THE DATES LISTED ABOVE - PLEASE DO NOT CALL THIS PHONE EXCEPT FOR SCHEDULING AN INTERVIEW!

PLEASE NOTE:
These phones are ONLY
available for calls on
these dates and times. 
If you do NOT
reach someone,
please try again later. 
Do NOT leave a message.

 


April 28, 2012
(8 AM - 5 PM)

April 30, May 1 & 2,  2012
(4-8 PM)

INTERVIEWS (Mandatory)
Steele Lane Center

 


May 16, 2012
Orientation Night (Mandatory)
Finley Community Center 
7:15-8:30 PM
Receive workshirt, schedules, manuals and information.  Meet the program coordinators!

 


Week of May 29, 2012
Training Week
(Mandatory - NO EXCEPTIONS!)
All applicants must attend orientation and all training dates for the specific program for which they will be working.  Specific training dates and times vary, depending on programs.

PLEASE NOTE:  Camps programs and Howarth Park programs will offer training outside of school hours to accomodate those kids who are still in school.

 

 NOTE: No exceptions will be made for non-attendance of mandatory training sessions.
NOTE: These are volunteer/non-paid positions

Questions? 
Please contact
Ryan Shepherd at (707)543-3428