Leadership

Staffing

Location

Michael’s Gate teaches leadership and team building skills to youth ages 10 through 12. Campers engage in a variety of outdoor activities such as rock climbing, ropes/obstacle courses, kayaking and hiking. This six day leadership retreat is held at the Golden Bell Camp in Divide, CO. Golden Bell is a year round camp and conference center located 30 miles west of Colorado Springs. Majestic Pikes Peak and the Colorado Rockies dominate the horizon. This is a place set apart, with quality facilities, excellent food, and outstanding service!

Staffing Needs

Michael’s gate is currently looking to fill six Mentor and six Assistant Mentor positions for this summer session. The goals of these positions are to ensure that campers are safe, engaged in productive behaviors and kept busy developing effective skills and useful life strategies. Each team consists of 1 mentor, 1 assistant mentor and five campers.

Responsibilities

In these volunteer positions, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Mentor - With the support and guidance of the Mentor Coordinator, the Mentor is a catalyst for team building and personal growth. This position includes being a leader and role model to campers. Mentors supervise campers, facilitate team meetings, create camp spirit and support the logistical aspects of camp. They will ensure campers attend all activities, meals, maintain a clean cabin and abide by all camp rules.
• Assistant Mentor - This position includes assisting the mentor in being a leader and role model and friend to campers. Both Assistants and Mentors room with campers. Assistants work directly with Mentors to reinforce the camp spirit and support the logistical aspects of camp. They will help ensure campers attend all activities, meals, maintain a clean cabin and abide by all camp rules.
• Mentor Coordinator - On site throughout the session to provide direction with planning, implementing and coordinating daily camp activities as well as providing guidance to Mentors and Assistants.

Qualifications

General Qualifications:

• Mentors must be 18 years of age or older
• Assistant must be 14 years of age or older
• Work within a smoke, drug and alcohol-free environment
• Willing to work long hours
• Willing to be away from home for 1 week
• Comfortable relating to adolescents 10-12 years of age
• Able to lift 20lbs unassisted
• Aligns with Michael’s Gate vision and philosophy

Leadership Qualifications:

• Highly committed to others
• Enthusiastic with high integrity and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Playful, positive energy
• Self-motivated
• Negotiation skills

Apply

If you are interested in volunteering for a staffing position please download the application form, fill-in and return to:

Michael's Gate
P.O. Box 741318
Arvada, Colorado 80006-1318

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• Staff Application Form