Great jobs and volunteer opportunities are not so easy to come by for teens, but we are here to help! We have done the legwork for you and found a few opportunities for your teens. For kids who are perhaps too old for summer camp but old enough to be productive citizens over the course of a three-month break, summer is an opportune time for them to experience the rite of passage that is a summer job. Not sure what your teen can tackle?
Suggestions for teens:
Camp Counselor: If your teen enjoys the camp experience, likes to work as part of a team and be a leader and role model to younger children, working as a camp counselor might be right up their alley. {And it’s a lot of fun, too!}
Babysitter: Mature, responsible, patient teens are perfect candidates for babysitting. Not just for date nights, babysitting gigs during the summer are a nice source of income and a great help to working parents.
Tutor: If your teen enjoys working with kids and excels in a particular school subject matter, tutoring over the summer is a great fit.
Entrepreneur: Have your teen start their own summer business, such as washing friendsâ and neighborsâ cars, helping with errands or gardening, etc. Think “Shark Tank” for kids.
Lifeguard: This requires some planning ahead, but if your teen is an excellent swimmer, this may be a fun, challenging and rewarding summer job. There are minimum age and certification requirements.
Intern: If your teen is interested in exploring a particular career, nowâs the time to research local internship opportunities. Ask friends and family if they can connect your child with an employer to get the ball rolling.
Grocery Store Positions: This can be a great introduction to the world of employment. For many teens, working in a grocery store provides the start to a career in management. For others, grocery jobs help develop a responsible work ethic that will follow them throughout their lives.
Community Service: Summer is a great time for your teen to get ahead on their community service hours. Teens can volunteer with various organizations or even use the summer to plan and start an endeavor of their own.
Be a Global Volunteer Abroad: These are short-term volunteering vacations where teens can not only engage in meaningful service but can get immersed in the culture and explore the country through weekend adventures.
Volunteer at a Pet Shelter: You can help care for the animals, participate in fundraisers to help the shelter, and earn your service hours. There are also opportunities to adopt or foster animals.
SUMMER 2023 OPPORTUNITIES
Paying jobs:
Abrakadoodle Art Education
Silvia Corral
Scorral@abrakadoodle.com
- Art Teacher Assistant helping to work with children.
- Must be in high school/college and provide references.
Summer at Ransom Everglades School
Laura Fields
summer@ransomeverglades.org
- Junior Counselor for a K-5 summer day camp (Camp by the Bay).
- The dates of employment are June 13 – July 28, 2023.
- Hours are 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.
- By June 1, candidates must be at least 15 years old and entering 10th grade.
- 3 references (teachers, counselors, employers, coaches, etc) are required.
- All candidates will be interviewed (GoogleMeet).
- Anyone offered and accepting employment are required to go through a Level 2 Background check, and may be asked to do a drug screen.
Summer at Ransom Everglades School
Laura Fields
summer@ransomeverglades.org
- Lifeguard: We are looking for lifeguards and/or swim instructors for the Summer Day Camps at the Ransom Everglades School.
- Dates of employment are June 13 – July 28, 2023.
- Hours are tentatively 9am – 3pm ET (may be altered by the Director of Aquatics once schedules are set for summer).
- Must be a certified lifeguard by June 1, 2023.
- As part of the application, 3 references are required (teachers, counselors, coaches, employers, etc.) who can be contacted. One reference must list a school employee who can speak to your disciplinary record at your school.
SkateBird Miami
Rosie Navarrete
rosie@skatebirdmiami.com
- Camp counselors needed during our summer skate camp. M-F, 9-3PM.
Minds of Tomorrow
Jeanette Tomassello
jeanette@mindsoftomorrow.com
- Camp Counselor / Mentor for kids.
- Optimistic, friendly and approachable.
- Someone with a hands-on approach and a can do attitude.
- Responsible and with strong ethical standards and personal integrity.
- Team player.
Volunteer positions:
Beaux Arts
Reed Humphery
reed.h.humphery@gmail.com
- Spring and Summer Art Camp Volunteer Counselors.
- Must be at least 15 years old.
Chapman Partnership
Candice Myles
cmyles@chapmanpartnership.org
- Volunteer Opportunities for Teens through LIVE program.
- Must be 16 and older.
SkateBird Miami
Rosie Navarrete
rosie@skatebirdmiami.com
- Camp counselors needed during our summer skate camp. M-F, 9-3PM.
Minds of Tomorrow
Jeanette Tomassello
jeanette@mindsoftomorrow.com
- Camp Counselor / Mentor for kids.
- Optimistic, friendly and approachable.
- Someone with a hands-on approach and a can do attitude.
- Responsible and with strong ethical standards and personal integrity.
- Team player.
GableStage at the Biltmore
Tyla Palmer
Tpalmer@gablestage.org
- Volunteer positions in every department: from casting to marketing; from company management to electrics, construction and costume management.
- Every interest can be fostered by working in a professional theatre company.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida
Silvia “Bibi” Borges
silvia@rmhcsouthflorida.org
- Volunteers needed for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida – non-profit organization.
- Minors volunteers must be accompanied by an adult / parent / guardian.
- For more information please email or call 786-476-2177.
Learning Cove Academy
Stephanie Pena
www.learningcoveacademy.com/summpercamp
- We are looking for volunteers ages 17 – 23 years old to help with summer camp activities for children 5 – 11 years old.
- Volunteers are needed from June 03 – June 23 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Part time options are available.
- Our campers are divided into groups of 10 children for each teacher and at least 1 volunteer.
