Boys and Girls Club

Summer Fellow

June - July 2018 • Columbus, OH

What I liked

I loved working with the kids. I formed genuine attachments with really amazing kids in just a few weeks.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more time. By the time I started to make an impact the job was over.

Advice

If you are not used to working with underserved groups and kids with traumatic home lives don’t take the job.

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Volunteer

May - September 2019 • Fall River, MA

What I liked

Helping kids do their summer homework and being able to play with them.

What I wish was different

I wish we could go on field trips.

Advice

Always be nice and have more patience.

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YDS

September - November 2021 • Eau Claire, WI

What I liked

the kids

What I wish was different

the organization

Advice

looks great on a resume

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Youth development specialist

June - August 2022 • Menomonie, WI

What I liked

I worked with the boys and girls club through the Menomonie area school district. I loved getting to know the kids in the program, putting together programs that would engage their social, emotional, physical, and academic learning.

What I wish was different

I wished that I could've gotten to put in more time to work with the staff and kids.

Advice

It was a great learning experience that challenged me to find ways to make programs developmentally appropriate and inclusive for all the age groups.

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Child and Adolescent Intern

July - August 2022 • Garden Grove, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed learning conflict resolution with children and encouraging members to participate in social, academic, and physical enrichment and program activities Learned and implemented conflict resolution and youth development strategies.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had more training on how to address conflicts that came up between students and being able to execute and learn how to help the students in that aspect.

Advice

Be able to communicate enthusiastically and come to work excited every day to work with the kids. Your emotions and attitude will have a huge impact on the relationship you form with students.

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Tutor

May 2022 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

The employees, the leniency, and working with the kids!

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Reach out for opportunities if you’re interested.

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program staff

February 2015 - September 2018 • Rice Lake, WI

What I liked

the kids and adults that i worked with

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

I didn't make a lot of money doing the job, but I enjoyed it so much that the money wasn't the important part

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Yoga Teacher

July 2018 • Roanoke, AL

What I liked

I liked giving kids a chance to have a fun and intentional exercise time in the summer.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have taught longer.

Advice

Be prepared to teach before you arrive.

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Youth development professional

August 2014 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

Everything

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Fall River, MA

What I liked

The opportunity to work with children and co-workers who all had their own experiences and identities.

What I wish was different

The monotony of the job became taxing towards the end of the summer.

Advice

It is a great opportunity to learn more about your own interests and to give back to kids in your community

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Youth Development Professional

May 2016 - August 2019 • West Bend, WI

What I liked

I left work every day feeling like I made a difference. It was very moving work.

What I wish was different

I worked in two different locations throughout the summer, half the week at one, the other half at the other, and that made it difficult to establish a daily routine. Because of this, and my experience working there, I was shifted around to a lot of different jobs frequently.

Advice

Only go into it if you are dedicated to doing your best. There is nothing sadder than watching the kids get attached to someone and being excited to see them every day, and that worker clearly does not want to be there. This is more than a job, it's a commitment to these kids, and building relationships with them.

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Youth Volunteer Director

April 2018 • Alpena, MI

What I liked

Getting to help our community by volunteering.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Always help your community and be a good role model for the youth in your community

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Rotational Summer Intern

May - August 2015 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

Working hands-on with the kids, the freedom that was given with the internship, and the leadership skills I developed

What I wish was different

I wish the internship could have provided more intentional development of technical skills

Advice

You have to genuinely enjoy working with kids of all characters and backgrounds, and be patient

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Leader in Training

May - August 2015 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

Working with kids, diverse and fun environment, friendly staff, plenty to do, opportunities to organize creative activities/events.

What I wish was different

More structure and consistency for the volunteers and more leadership opportunities. Supervisors could have taken more of a mentorship role and provided advice to volunteers as part of the program.

Advice

Must be a patient, open-minded, problem solver. Must also be creative, engaging with the kids, a team player, take initiative and responsible.

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Site coordinator

May - August 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I loved building relationships with all the kids!

What I wish was different

I wish I would’ve had more time to spend working there instead of just the summer.

Advice

Step outside of your comfort zone and everyone is going through something, even kids.

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activity leader

May 2019 • Bakersfield, CA

What I liked

Being around people my own age and working with children.

What I wish was different

My availability.

Advice

Try and speak up about things needed or wanted.

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Mentor

May - August 2019 • Bowling Green, KY

What I liked

Doing fun summer things with kids.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Get to know and learn about the kids and their different interests.

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Youth Development Professional

June - September 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I loved working with the kids. Running activities and going on field trips was a great time.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to get to know the staff and schedule better before beginning summer camp.

Advice

Be a self starter! If there’s an activity you want to lead or something you want to do, go for it! Bring energy to the work environment!

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Program Staff and Trail Teacher

April - September 2019 • Ronan, MT

What I liked

working with the kids more closely while doing the activities. Being able to have that connection with the kids and seeing them grow as an individual. it was a safe place for the children to go to! A well fun, and exciting facility filled with caring staff who want o see the children succeed.

What I wish was different

as of right now I don't see anything that could be different.

Advice

working closely with the kids and that connection you make with them is very special and heartwarming. I look forward to work every day because I know I'm making a difference for the kids that attend the BGCA.

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