Summer Camp Facilitator
Summer Camp Facilitator, Bay Area Friendship Circle
Bay Area Friendship Circle is a nonprofit organization providing inclusive social, recreational, and creative programming for children, teens, and young adults with disabilities through a 1:1 buddy model with teen volunteers. We are currently hiring part-time facilitators for our Summer Camp program!
Position Details
- Dates: July 27–31 and August 3–7
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
- Location: Palo Alto (AchieveKids and surrounding program spaces)
- Pay: Starting at $20/hour, higher based on experience
Role Overview
Facilitators support recreational, social, and creative arts programming while helping participants engage socially, emotionally, and within group activites in a supportive and inclusive environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for students or individuals interested in psychology, special education, OT, SLP, social work, creative arts therapies, recreation, or related fields seeking hands-on experience working with children and teens with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Support participant engagement in activities, transitions, and social interaction
- Facilitate recreational, creative arts, and play-based activities
- Support teen volunteers paired 1:1 with participants
- Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
- Collaborate with staff, therapists, and families as needed
- Assist with setup, cleanup, and daily program operations
Qualifications
- Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities preferred but not required
- Strong communication, flexibility, and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable in a dynamic, team-based environment
- Reliable and able to commit to the full program schedule
To Apply: Contact Rachel@BayAreaFC.org for more information and to apply.