Full internship overview

SUMMER CAMP INTERN OVERVIEW

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator/Camp Activities Coordinator/Camp Director

Compensation: Unpaid internship for college credit (housing is NOT provided). We are able to work

with those not enrolled in college. Please email volunteer@manestreamnj.org for more information.

Position Summary: Interns will work within our Summer Camp program, an inclusive, half-day camp

for children with special needs, their siblings, & their typically developing peers. Under supervision of the camp staff, interns will gain experience in working activity/program management and working with a wide variety of typical children and children with special needs. Interns will also have the opportunity to tailor additional activities to their interests (i.e. barn work, photography, social media, writing articles) and/or speak to other members of staff about their careers.

Time Frame & Commitment: At least 3 days per week for at least 6 weeks (15-25 hours/week) from

early/mid-June through August. Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Must be available in late May/early June to meet with camp staff & complete volunteer training before the start of camp.

Key Responsibilities

• Know and support Mane Stream’s mission & adhere to all policies & procedures
• Meet with staff before camp starts (late May/early June) to plan activities & inventory supplies
• Arrive on time every morning to set up the camp area and plan the day with the staff
• Assist camp staff in keeping order in the camp area & supervising campers & volunteers
• Help as needed in the barn while the campers prep their horses to ride & put them away
• Help support camp staff & instructors in the arena while the campers ride
• Run at least one activity per day for the campers with camp staff support
• Inform camp staff of any camper behaviors or issues

Required Skills/Experience

• Desire to work with children of ALL ability levels
• Creative, active, & self-motivated
• Have strong communication skills, written & verbal
• Demonstrate professionalism & maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a team & take initiative in between assigned tasks
• Some experience working with horses in the saddle and/or on the ground
• Able to perform light/moderate physical activity & walk/jog for up to 2 hrs. over uneven terrain
• Currently enrolled in a related major/degree (if this does not apply, see “Compensation” above)

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience working with individuals with special needs (strongly preferred)
• Experience working with children in any setting (strongly preferred)
• Basic computer skills

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1: Read over the Internship Overview.

Step 2: Submit your application, resume, cover letter, AND references here.

If you are a current Mane Stream Volunteer, please still fill out the above link with all required documents. The application will be added to your current volunteer profile.

Step 3: Once submitted, the internship administrators will reach out once your application is reviewed.

ALL ACCEPTED INTERNS WILL NEED TO…

• Complete your volunteer profile (used for hour tracking) & set up a volunteer portal.
• Complete the volunteer training process, including…
• Online, virtual orientation (1 hour)
• Online videos & quiz (~ ½ hour)
• In-person, hands-on training (1.5 hours)
• Virtual, state-mandated camp training quiz (~½ hour)
• Complete a background check & fingerprinting (free of charge)