Volunteers

LUNCH MONITOR

Participant group: Students ages 4 - senior

Goals: To help Summer Music students experience a relaxed and enjoyable lunch break.

Activities and tasks: Upon arrival at SDSS, pick up a Lunch monitor Vest and proceed to the area where students will gather for lunch - weather-dependant. Supervise and assist students.

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Outline of responsibilities:

• Assist students to find a place in the given area to eat their lunch;

• Assist small children with trips to washroom;

• Supervise at playground during designated time.

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Time commitment expected: Arrival time 11:45 through lunch (12:00 to 1:00)

Boundaries and limitations: Only needed for the lunch hour and in area outlined

Personal traits and qualities needed: interest in helping in an inter-generational environment ages 4 - senior

Working conditions (e.g. non-smoking environment): Inside or outside lawn /playground as required at SDSS

 

Benefits to the volunteer: Experience positive interaction with the office staff, Board of Directors, Faculty and students of Summer Music.

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OFFICE HELPER

Participant group: Office staff, Board of Directors, Artistic Director (AD), Assistant Artistic Director ( AAD), Faculty, Students

Goals: To help the office staff during camp week

Activities and tasks: May include photo copying, computer work or running errands to various SM venues.

Outline of responsibilities: Responsible to office staff including the Artistic Director and the Assistant Artistic Director​

Time commitment expected: Choice of half day commitments (e.g., 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)

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Boundaries and limitations: Will not be expected to interact with parents

Skills, experience and qualifications required: Computer skills, Photo Copier familiarity, willingness to walk or drive to venues in Southampton

Personal traits and qualities needed: Positive attitude, willingness to take direction and possibly learn new skills

 

Support, supervision and evaluation provided: Photo copy instruction provided.

Working conditions (e.g. non-smoking environment): Mainly the hall areas of SDSS

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Benefits to the volunteer: Experience positive interaction with the office staff, Board of Directors, Faculty and students of Summer Music.

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TOTS & TUNES ASSISTANT

Participant group: Children ages 4 & 5 years

Goals: To assist instructors in implementation of their music program.

Activities and tasks: Working with 4 & 5 year old children with musical instruments as directed by teacher; helping with craft activities.

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Outline of responsibilities: 

• Assisting to set up instruments;

• Assist with craft activities;

• Assisting with lining children up in particular formations;

• Assist with washroom visits.

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Time commitment expected: Classes run from 9:00 to 12 noon. Arrive at SDSS at 8:30 on camp days

Boundaries and limitations: All instruction will be given by teaching staff.

Personal traits and qualities needed: Ability follow direction of teaching staff; to manage tots; to assist children in washroom necessaries

Working conditions (e.g. non-smoking environment): You will be working indoors at SDSS

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Benefits to the volunteer: Enjoy the delight of watching children 4 & 5 years old create and enjoy a musical experience. You will experience positive interaction with the office staff, Board of Directors, Faculty and students of Summer Music.

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FACILITIES MANAGER ASSISTANT

Participant group: Board of Directors, Artistic Director (AD), Assistant Artistic Director ( AAD), Faculty, Students

Goals:  Assist with equipment setup and takedown for Camp Week. May include travel between facilities when moving instruments.

Activities and tasks: includes moving furniture and musical instruments as required for camp programs and galas

Outline of responsibilities: Responsible to the the Artistic Director and the Assistant Artistic Director for most requirements

Time commitment expected: Variable - May include some effort on the weekend before and after camp. 

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Boundaries and limitations: Will not be expected to interact with parents

Personal traits and qualities needed: Positive attitude, willingness to take direction. Prudent handling of expensive instruments.

Working conditions (e.g. non-smoking environment): Indoors at  SDSS and some outside work moving instruments between locations.

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Benefits to the volunteer: Experience positive interaction with Faculty and students of Summer Music.

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