Seasonal Camp Black Bear Volunteer (2025)

CAMP VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK

Thank you for your interest in EcoAdventures Summer Volunteer Program. All applicants must be at least 15 years of age to apply. Spots in the volunteer program are limited and volunteers will be considered on multiple factors including early application and experience/interest. Submitting an application to the volunteer program does not guarantee acceptance to the program. An interview may be required.

Volunteers will assist the Miami EcoAdventures Camp Black Bear team at A.D. Barnes Park (3401 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155) with conducting nature-based, outdoor recreation-based summer camp programs. Activities will include nature walks, environmental education games and activities and occasionally canoeing/kayaking with campers ranging in age from 6 to 14 years old.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Providing assistance to camp staff
• Helping with light cleaning
• Monitoring campers
• Setting up and breaking down activities
• Greeting and orienting campers, parents and/or visitors

Qualifications: Volunteers must be motivated, creative, and enthusiastic about nature and must possess a desire to work with youth in an outdoor setting. Volunteers must be comfortable around the water and the ability to swim is preferred.

Commitment Expected: Mandatory Volunteer orientation and training will be held on June 6th from 10:00am-12:00 pm. All volunteers are expected to complete a minimum of two consecutive weeks at a time for a minimum of four weeks per year. Camps are held Monday through Friday, and volunteers should be prepared to be on-site from 8am-4pm. You will be able to select your camp session preferences within the application. 

Camp Sessions:

• Summer Camp: June 9- August 8

Application Notes:

In addition to this application, please be prepared to submit: 

• A minimum of 2 completed recommendation forms - blank form provided within application
• Volunteer Affidavit and Background Information form - blank form provided within application

Our Summer Volunteer program is very selective. We have high expectations for our volunteers. Please read and consider the following before submitting your application to us:

• We have reserved these slots for individuals who truly show leadership potential and have a desire to learn more about leadership and environmental education.
• All communications and forms must come from the Volunteer Applicant (i.e. not from parents/guardians, this is YOUR responsibility).
• Submission of an application DOES NOT guarantee employment in the future.
• If selected, applicants are subject to a local background check. Volunteer status is contingent on passing the background check and will determine final approval for the program.