Apply

Teen Play Corps is an application-based program. Participants are evaluated on demonstrated desire to work with children, diversity of background and interests, availability, and desire to learn and grow through the program. We unfortunately cannot accept all applications.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a rising 7^th grader or above
• Submit a Teen Play Corps application 
• All applicants must attend a program information session with a parent or guardian
• Submit two letters of recommendations
   

You do not need to complete these requirements in a certain order, but all requirements must be completed by March 15 to be considered.

Applicants will be notified in early April 2023 if they have been selected for the program. If selected, you must attend additional training.

OPTIONAL: You may submit a video sharing why you think you would be a good addition to Marbles Teen Play Corps. Use this video to showcase a talent, share an interest or just tell us more about you! Feel free to be playful and creative and keep submissions to less than 2 minutes. Please contact teenplaycorps@marbleskidsmuseum.org for the video link and password.

Information Sessions

All students interested in joining Marbles Teen Play Corps must attend an information session to be considered for selection. Prospective Teen Play Corps volunteers should attend with at least 1 parent or guardian. You only need to attend 1 info session. All sessions will be held in person at Marbles Kids Museum.

Information Session Dates

• Saturday, January 21 from 3:30-5:30pm
• Sunday, February 26 from 3:30-5:30pm
• Thursday, March 9 from 5:00-7:00pm
   

Recommendation Forms 

Teen Play Corp applicants are required to submit two recommendation forms. Recommendations can come from current or former teachers, coaches, activity leaders, family friends or someone else who knows you well.
 

Program Details

If selected, all Teen Play Corps participants are required to attend a Volunteer101, Play101, and Camp101 training.

• Volunteer101 - Virtual hour-long session designed to answer questions about volunteering at Marbles, including safety, logistics, hour tracking and more. Trainings available April 10-14. (Choose one to attend)
  

• Play101 - Get to know each other and Team Marbles, participate in leadership development activities and learn how to lead the Marbles way. Trainings available May 4 5:00-7:00pm OR May 7 3:30-5:30pm. (Choose one to attend)

• Camp101 - Teen Play Corps participants who are interested in volunteering at summer camps must attend in-person camp training to receive camp-specific information. Training available June 3 OR June 4, time TBD. (Choose one to attend)
   
• Additional Training and leadership opportunities will be available throughout the year.

Volunteer Opportunities 
 

Summer Camp Volunteering:

Play with children ages 3-9, assist staff with set up and break down of activities and help campers make Marbleous memories.

When: June-August.

Commitment minimum of two weeks: Middle school students may volunteer for half days. High school students may volunteer for full or half days. Participants may only volunteer for two consecutive weeks.

Museum Volunteering:

Teen Play Corps participants have lots of ways to play throughout the summer and school year. TPC are encouraged to volunteer as often as they'd like and for a minimum of one shift per month.

Opportunities include:

• Leading play in exhibits
• Helping facilitate programs
• Assisting with School's Out Camp
• Lending a hand at special museum events
• Assisting with museum exhibit reset and cleaning

Questions?

For more information, email teenplaycorps@marbleskidsmuseum.org.

Teen Play Corps Sponsors