We are seeking volunteers to support enriching, empowering and getting creative with our kids!
Our summer camp will run in June, July & August. We need artistic, and focused individuals who are motivated to work with K - 5th graders, support and play games, tell stories, read and engage with students throughout the summer.
This is a great opportunity gain experience with youth and practice your Spanish! Spanish is preferred but not required.
Our schedule is flexible! Let us know your availability.
We have two different sites and 3 shifts for Summer camp on any day(s) Monday - Friday
Summer Camp weeks:
= June 22 - 26
- June 29 - 2 (This is a Monday - Thursday camp with a Thursday field trip)
- July 6 - 10
- July 13 - 17
- July 20 - 24
- Aug 17 - 21
Schedules (we are flexible)
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Locations
- Risen Christ Catholic School 1120 E 37th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Nokomis Heights 5300 10th ave S Minneapolis 5541
How you will support:
Engage with students, encourage Spanish communication and listening, support groups through summer camp activities, art projects, lead storytelling, reading, and games, ensure everyone understands instructions by translating or re-explaining.
Support staff with ensuring a safe and welcoming space, support during walking students to park and different sites, prepping snacks, cutting and preparing planned art activities, grabbing and putting away materials.
Chaperoning during Friday Field trips (if possible), watching students for safety, collaborating with team on field trip plans, and having fun!
Let us know how you'd like to support and grow!
Expectations of All BLC Volunteers:
- Experience in working with youth
- At least a conversational level of Spanish is a plus
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance
- Takes initiative, and can make quick decisions.
- Empower students by modeling leadership, respect, open mindedness and a positive attitude.
Contact us
info@blcenter.org
Bilingual Learning Center (BLC) is a Spanish and English organization with the mission of fostering a learning environment that honors and celebrates the diversity of every child, through self expression, creativity, language and cultural exploration.Bilingual Learning Center (BLC) is a Spanish and English organization with the mission of fostering a learning environment that honors and celebrates the diversity of every child, through self expression, creativity, language and cultural exploration.
