How welcome the environment was and my professional/personal desires to learn and grow were always set as the priority. Also very understanding and accommodatig
What I wish was different
A little more structure and wished there was more analytical tool use
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and contribute creative ideas!
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afterschool helper
March - May 2016 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
helping the students
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
it was extremely valuable.
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Program specialist
May - August 2021 • Columbia, SC
What I liked
I like being able to work with the children and getting to know them and experiencing new things. When it comes to running programs that involve elementary school age children it’s a learning experience.
What I wish was different
I wish The students had more activities to do over the summer but they couldn’t because of Covid.
Advice
The boys and girls club is a amazing community program that really helps kids. It’s a great place for children to socialize and it’s also an amazing place to work and get to know other people into network.
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program activities intern
February - May 2021 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I liked that I was able to run my programs however I wanted to. I had a few instructions, but overall all the choices were up to me and the other interns. We spent a lot of time with the kids and built great connections with them. Very fun environment to work in. The staff is also super friendly!
What I wish was different
Which I could have just focused on one program to run, rather than 5. I feel that if I would've ran one only I could have made it better and actually seen improvement from the kids to see if they were actually taking away any of the information.
Advice
Go in with an openmind. Every day was different, so you need to be ready for anything.
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Youth Facilitator
May 2018 • Memphis, TN
What I liked
Implementing programs for kid’s
What I wish was different
I wish Covid did not exist so more programs would be available .
Advice
The Kids are Awesome !
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Stem specialist
May - July 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Working at a place I grew up in
What I wish was different
Air conditioning in the building
Advice
Good for the experience, if you want to be a teacher
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Youth Development Staff
June - August 2020 • St. Cloud, MN
What I liked
I Loved the sense of community and care they had for everyone. The fact that they knew these kids for a long time including their parents.
What I wish was different
I wish the covid situation was not as bad so I could have worked more
Advice
You need to be patient with the children not think they have any malicious intent but they might just be acting out due to underlying issues.
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Childcare Worker
June 2019 • Pasco, WA
What I liked
I enjoy working with children.
What I wish was different
I wish we had more outdoor time. It is often too hot or too cold to do so.
Advice
It is a great experience and I love working there.
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Volunteer
June - August 2020 • Ellettsville, IN
What I liked
Fun and inclusive environment
What I wish was different
Had longer hours to get to know the kids better
Advice
It's worth it and you're more likely to receive a part time job with them, which is what happened to me!
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Youth Program Leader
September 2020 • Lakewood, WA
What I liked
I like how easy it was to find jobs that are related to my major and what these jobs are looking for.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Apply to jobs you think will help your career path! It’s good to gain experience in related fields
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Robotics Instructor
June 2017 - August 2019 • Farmington, NM
What I liked
Teaching enthusiastic youth
What I wish was different
More program funding would have been great
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask if you can do something. The worst a supervisor can say is no. I asked to use a 3D printer and it became a vital part of the program.
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Marketing intern
January - May 2020 • Newport, RI
What I liked
I like everything at Boys & Girls Club. The staff members are extremely friendly. My favorite part is creating event posts and drawing with kids after school.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship wasn't remote. I really enjoyed working at the Club.
Advice
Ask questions if you are not sure about your task and ask for feedback. If you know what you are doing wrong then that's how you get to learn by asking and doing it the right way. Nobody is born perfect!
