ADULT ADVISOR/CHAPERONE WILL:
- In cooperation with other staff will be responsible for the safety and
welfare of a group of youth.
- Sleep with the assigned group.
- Act in an advisory or consultant capacity to youth staff.
- Be a positive role model.
- Summer Camp Chaperones
Supervise participants to ensure that counselors are: (1) with their
campers at all times, (2) watching out for the safety of their youth
participants, (3)
sharing information and the work with their junior counselors, (4) being positive
role models, and (5) encouraging campers to use their skills and creativity as
well as to develop new skills.
- Assist participants in providing a healthy environment for the youth including
sufficient rest at night and proper nutrition and hygiene.
- Abide by the 4-H Leader’s Code of Conduct at all times and assist the
counselors and campers by enforcing the 4-H Members Code of Conduct at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 25 years of age.
- Enrolled as an Adult 4-H Leader in good standing for the current program year.
- Ability to participate in all of the activities.
- Ability to act as a positive role model.
- Ability to offer advice in a constructive manner when needed or when safety,
health or enjoyment by the participants is in jeopardy.
- An application and two recommendation forms have been submitted to the 4-H
Youth Development Program Representative by Advisor/Chaperone applying for the
first time to attend an Orange County 4-H event.
SUGGESTIONS:
- It is highly recommended to attend any event planning meetings and
trainings to get to know the youth participants. Your attendance at the meetings also familiarizes the
youth with who you are and builds a relationship of support and respect
between the Advisor/Chaperone and the youth. Additionally, attending planning
meetings helps an Advisor/Chaperone become familiar with the activities and
program that the youth are planning, as well as to be aware of information
they have received or are handing out.
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