Internships
Special Projects
Community Service Opportunties

Summer Internships/Counslor-in-Training      

Many Counselor-in-Training candidates (C.I.T.'s) have been A.C.T. campers although it is not a requirement. While a small stipend is provided, the C.I.T. position is a not a salaried position. It offers an excellent learning/training opportunity for young people interested in working with children and learning how to negotiate in a work environment with peers and adults. While parents can certainly encourage and support you in this pursuit, it must be something the candidate wants to do. As a C.I.T., they work as hard as anyone else and sometimes even harder. By the end of the season CIT's will have had experienced in a work environment, learned group management skills, received feedback and improved leadership skills. Besides the training and appreciation from children and staff, you will receive a weekly stipend for transportation money.

Candidates are asked to discuss the summer camp schedule with thier parents. Camp opens last week of June and ends 3rd week of August. Candidates must be available on the 3rd Saturday of June and a few days prior to camp opening. Candidates will be excused for mandatory school exams. Know summer availability prior to submitting application. Parents will be required to sign a permission slip. C.I.T.' are required to complete a special application available on our website www.actprograms.org. Return that form to our office. We will contact you for an appointment or send you a note if further action is required. Go to our home page for CIT information and packet or click here, C.I.T. application.

Special Projects for Adults

Not-for-profit organizations such as ACT Programs of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine can never generate enough financial support to meet its needs. Adults volunteers help to enhance the quality of our space and lives of children that pass the cathedral portals. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities that can make a difference.

Consider helping out and take on a project.

• Update website

• Provide technical support and advice for website

• Paint mural with children

• Read to kindergartners and first graders

• Paint a hallway, rooms

• Help design publications and tee-shirts

• Assist during a special event

• Solicit/donate gifts on our behalf

• Serve on an advisory board

• Help maintain our garden during the off season.

Community Service Opportunties

Work one to one with children in our after-school program who may read below grade level. Whether it's answering a question that arises during homework time, or tutoring a child in math, playing a games; we will guide your effort to insure they make a difference. While volunteers need not be present each day, consistent participation over an agreed upon time frame is essential. Consistency and patience are strong requirements for volunteers.

All volunteers must complete an employment form and provide references.