Volunteer Positions

Thank you for your interest in Horizons at The Ethel Walker School! To learn more information about volunteer opportunities, please fill out the following form linked here.

Summary: 

Horizons offers students volunteer opportunities to provide an important community service and learn the basics of working with children while having fun. Volunteers will assist Lead and Assistant Teachers in the classroom and participate in Horizons activities throughout the 6 week Summer Program. Each volunteer will be assigned a classroom to work in throughout their time at Horizons. A typical day will include breakfast and lunch, academic class time, swimming and other enrichments. Upon completion of work, volunteers will be asked to submit a written summary including a brief personal reflection regarding their community service experience at Horizons.

Job Description:

The Summer Program will run for six weeks, from  Monday, June 29 through Friday, August 7 2026. Volunteers must commit to a daily schedule from 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Opportunities are available for the entire 6 weeks or 2 week sessions ONLY.  

Please give careful consideration to your participation as there will be fewer available spaces to make the volunteer experience as engaging as possible. Volunteering for Horizons is a commitment that should be met with a sense of professionalism and dedication. 

Requirements for Volunteers:

• Must have completed at least 8th grade.
• Must receive permission for participation from their parent or guardian via signature on this application
• Must attend Volunteer Training Meeting - Date TBD
• Must be available for 2026 Summer Program (Monday, June 29-Friday, August) 
• End of Program Celebrations (Her-Rising Event: evening of August 6)