Especially For Youth

Counselor for EFY

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

The other employees and working with youth.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

If you love youth and want to try out teaching and mentoring, this is the job.

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Counselor

May - July 2019 • Santa Barbara, CA

What I liked

EFY (Especially For Youth) was like going on another mission. I was able to spend all day, nearly every day of the summer, helping teenagers come closer to Christ. It helped me build my personal testimony and leadership skills more than I would have been able to in three months anywhere else.

What I wish was different

Being a counselor for EFY meant taking the risk of paying for my own flight and missing classes for an interview in Utah, even when I was still at school in Hawaii. Because I felt so prompted that it was the right thing to do, I was willing to take that risk. But after all the costs of flights to get to and from Hawaii for this job, it's clear that I didn't do it for the money! If I hadn't felt such a strong prompting, I don't think I would have gone for the job because of this.

Advice

If you ever have the chance to be a youth counselor for any kind of camp, DO IT! Being a youth counselor helps you grow in ways that will build your leadership skills to help you improve in any career you are taking on in the future. Being an EFY counselor was proof to me that the best way to learn is by teaching.

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Counselor

June - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

It was super fun to be with the youth all summer and to party all the time.

What I wish was different

I wish I had worked more weeks!

Advice

Don’t do this job if you don’t have a lot of energy! You need to be able to walk over 20,000 steps per day in 100+ degree weather while still being excited and dancing on 5-6 hours of sleep!

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Youth Counselor

May - July 2019 • Santa Barbara, CA

What I liked

I liked the environment and tasks I completed for the job

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had more time off as this was a job with long hours and less sleep than usual.

Advice

This job was stressful but it was so rewarding. Coworkers and the environment make it all worth it.

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Building Counselor

June - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I loved being able to work on my leadership skills and help the counselors and youth have an uplifting and inspiring experience.

What I wish was different

There were a few times that I wish I had been more confident in my leadership abilities.

Advice

Believe in your own abilities because you were chosen for this job for a reason, and you have skills that no one else has. You are needed!

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EFY Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I loved being able to work with the youth and have fun, but also learn to work in a team with other adults.

What I wish was different

One thing I wish would be different is the salary. I felt like because it was such a highly coveted job they could get off paying us less. But it was still a worthwhile experience.

Advice

Enjoy your youth and forget that your are getting paid!

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Youth Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

This job gives you great teaching experience and you are always helping youth out with everything. It's a really fun job and you are always partying! EFY also covers housing, food, and travel.

What I wish was different

The hours are really long and it's overnight. You attend to every youth's need and sometimes it feels like you are babysitting. The pay isn't great either.

Advice

Plan for everything- extra bandaids, skirts, etc. You can't predict what you'll need.

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Building Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

EFY provides the perfect scenario for someone to develop their professional skills while working in a positive, spiritually-uplifting environment.

What I wish was different

I wish I would've asked for help more and taken advantage of all the helping hands around me rather than trying to do some things on my own.

Advice

Go into it with an open mind and understand that every single person has something to contribute. It takes everyone giving their best efforts to make it miracle of a program that it is.

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EFY Counselor

June - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

The best part of the job was spending time with the youth and seeing them grow every week. It was a fun and uplifting environment and everyone was friendly. I will always treasure my experience with EFY.

What I wish was different

I didn't get much sleep while I worked, but I am not sure that could have changed. Other than that, it was all great.

Advice

This is a job designed to build the character of both the youth and you. Take advantage of the opportunity and treasure the experience while you have it. It will go quickly.

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EFY Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

Fun, engaging leadership teams, Rewarding teaching experiences with youth

What I wish was different

Advice

Be prepared to lose yourself in the work!

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Youth Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

This job allowed me to grow in ways that I didn’t think was possible. Being around so many incredible youth really inspired me in a lot of different ways and provided me with many new friendships. Everyone was so willing to work together for good and you were always surrounded by love and encouragement

What I wish was different

There were some scheduling conflicts with our daily/weekly schedule plan, but that’s about it

Advice

Be prepared for anything! Expected things that you think wouldn’t happen.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

Loved working with the teenagers! They made a difference in my life.

What I wish was different

Later start time

Advice

If you want to make a difference, this is a job for you! Only do it if you are dedicated.

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Health Counselor

May 2016 - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

This is the best summer job out there! Great organization to work for.

What I wish was different

More options throughout the school year.

Advice

Have a free schedule.

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Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

Being around the youth! They brought new perspective and were lively.

What I wish was different

The pay.

Advice

In this job, it takes a lot out of you. So keep taking care of yourself.

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Youth Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I loved that I got to see youth grow I their testimony of Jesus Christ. How they learned to work as a team, make long lasting friends and how the atmosphere was so fun and uplifting.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Don’t be too hard on yourself, focus on the youth and their needs and you’ll be able to teach them exactly what they need to hear!

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Youth Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

Met a TON of new people, taught the restored gospel, traveled, grew as an individual, gained valuable leadership skills

What I wish was different

The only thing I would change is my attitude about certain things.

Advice

I couldn't recommend it enough. As long as you have a good attitude, you will always have a positive experience.

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Youth Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

Fun and fulfilling work. Each work was a unique experience. You are able to learn and grow with this job.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

I loved the personal experience of working with youth! It was a very rewarding experience to have a direct connection with youth every day, teaching them about different principles for living.

What I wish was different

Communication between the main office and the counselors at the camps was occasionally difficult, but it was a large program with over 600 different people working all over the country. It was understandable.

Advice

If one were to become a counselor at EFY/FSY, I would highly suggest making time for yourself on weekends. Every week is long and difficult, and Saturdays were necessary to prepare for the week ahead. Whether it's catching up on sleep or looking ahead to the next week's priorities, look ahead to the next week.

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Health Counselor

May - September 2019 • Provo, UT

What I liked

Great coworkers, the company really cares about their employees.

What I wish was different

More training

Advice

Just go with it and be yourself. When you start a new job you can feel pressure to be like those around you. The company hired you because of who you are and you can add your own unique insights.

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