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More Last-Minute Summer Opportunities!

Outreach Program for Soccer, TOP Soccer, is a community-based soccer program for boys and girls who have a cognitive and/or physical disability. Wildcats TOP Soccer still needs more teen volunteers to be buddies and assist players on the field Sundays from 3 – 4 PM through 6/24 indoors at Arena Sports at Magnuson Park, Seattle (7751 63rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115). Students do not need to be soccer players themselves to help. If you are interested, contact Kathleen Kindred at kmkeenan@msn.com. There is no fee for buddies, but you need to register online HERE.

The Wing Luke Museum in Chinatown-International District is looking for friendly and helpful teens to be summer camp counselors. Their week long summer camps are from 9 AM – 4:30 PM where children ages 6-12 years old explore art, imagination, and history. Summer camp counselors assist the education specialist and teaching artists with activities. Training is provided. Counselors must commit to at least one week: July 30-August 3, August 6-10 and/or August 13-17. Experience with supervising children (such as babysitting) is a plus. Click HERE for more information about summer camps. To apply (no later than Friday, June 29), fill out a New Volunteer Application form online and note interest in summer camp in section 2. Send questions to hchan@wingluke.org or call (206) 623-5124 x105.

Volunteer Teen Counselors for Youth Nature Camps | Do you know a nature-loving teen who would like to work with youth in our outdoor summer camps? This is a great opportunity to learn valuable leadership skills, have fun and obtain volunteer hours. Teen counselors will facilitate group games, help teach wilderness skills and offer support to adult lead counselors. Must be age 15+. Check website to see what camps are offered then contact their office to discuss volunteer counselor opportunities. No long-term commitment needed—choose the week or weeks that work best for your schedule. For more information on Quiet Heart Wilderness School, click HERE.

Be a Lifeguard! | Seattle Parks and Rec is offering FREE training this summer to students 15-17 years old. The program is from 6/25 to 8/16. Apply online HERE.

Penguin Productions | Service learning credit possible; great resume builder; fun people, fun times. No financial obligation—donations ensure access to all. More information at www.penguinproductionsseattle.org, or email Producing Artistic Director Shana Bestock at shana@penguinproductionsseattle.org.