Apply

All applicants for Teen Play Corps must attend a program information session with a parent or guardian, submit a Teen Play Corps application and submit two letters of recommendation. The application period is open from January until February 2022 and applicants will be notified in early April if they have been selected for the program.

OPTIONAL: You may also submit a video sharing why you think you would be a good addition to Marbles Teen Play Corps. Please 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 please keep submissions to no longer than 2 minutes. Don’t forget to include your first and last name in your video! You can upload your video here. Please enter the password PlayCorps2022 when prompted.

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.

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

Training Requirements

If selected, all Teen Play Corps participants are required to attend one in-person session of Basic Training. At Basic Training, participants will get to know each other and Team Marbles, participate in leadership development activities and learn how to lead play the Marbles way.  Additional training, leadership and meet-ups will happen throughout the year.  

Camp Marbles Training

Teen Play Corps participants who are interested in volunteering in summer camps must attend in-person camps training.

Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Teen Play Corps volunteers have two ways to volunteer from June-August:

Summer Camp Support: Play with children ages 3-10, assist staff with set up and break down of activities and help campers make Marbleous memories.

When: June-August.

Commitment: Minimum of three 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.

Academic Year Volunteer Opportunities

Teen Play Corps participants have lots of ways to play throughout the school year. You're encouraged to volunteer as often as you like and for a minimum of one shift per month.

Opportunities include: 

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

Questions?

For more information, email teenplaycorps@marbleskidsmuseum.org or call 919.857.1080.