Marbles TEEN Play Corps
Calling all rising 7th-10th graders! Do you love playing with younger children? Are you interested in building leadership skills and working alongside Team Marbles to spark imagination, discovery and learning? Marbles Teen Play Corps participants playfully engage with younger kids through hands-on learning and play in Marbles exhibits, programs, camps, events, and the community.
Apply for Teen Play Corps 2023 from January 4 – March 15. All materials must be submitted by March 15.
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 7th 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.
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
Current Teen Play Corps Member LOGIN
To log in to VicNet, go to marbleskidsmuseum.org and go to the “Get Involved” tab and select the “Volunteer Login” button.
See what current members of our Play Corps have to say about the program.
Questions?
For more information, email teenplaycorps@marbleskidsmuseum.org.
Teen Play Corps Sponsors
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