Summer teen volunteer opportunities (Cary, Apex: home, neighborhood, YMCA)

[islander03]

My oldest daughter is a rising 9th grader in the fall. Rather than staying home most of the summer, I'd like for her to do some volunteer work in Apex, Cary, Holly Springs area.


Do you have recommendations on what organizations have teen volunteer opportunities in the summer?


Thanks.

[twingles]

My niece and nephew volunteered at WakeMed but they have a very specific window where you can apply. If you are outside that window you are SOL.

[Carolina Knight]

Originally Posted by islander03

My oldest daughter is a rising 9th grader in the fall. Rather than staying home most of the summer, I'd like for her to do some volunteer work in Apex, Cary, Holly Springs area.


Do you have recommendations on what organizations have teen volunteer opportunities in the summer?


Thanks.

islander03, does your daughter have interests that are present in Apex, Cary, and Holly Springs?

[lamishra]

bond park summer camps.

[annabanana123]

What about city of raleigh summer camps? Maybe they have a junior counselor role? Or a volunteer swim coach for a neighborhood pool?

[TarHeelNick]

Originally Posted by annabanana123

What about city of raleigh summer camps? Maybe they have a junior counselor role? Or a volunteer swim coach for a neighborhood pool?

Counselor In Training programs are abundant in this area. I'd suggest the OP reach out to the Cary or Kraft Y's about their CILT programs at one of their daycamps. And when I say that...I mean have their teen be the one to email the directors...they need to take that initiative to be considered for most CILT programs.

[islander03]

Thank you for all the suggestions. I'll contact the towns and YMCA for counselor positions.

[islander03]

Originally Posted by Carolina Knight

islander03, does your daughter have interests that are present in Apex, Cary, and Holly Springs?

She plays soccer for her school and Apex.

[JONOV]

I volunteered in a Nursing Home in High School. Not around here, but I did 40 hrs/year.

[lamishra]

she can also join Cary teen council in june and start her hours over the summer.