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How much do summer program volunteer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer program volunteer in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Program Volunteer vs Summer Camp Counselor?

AspectSummer Program VolunteerSummer Camp Counselor
Required CredentialsMinimal; often high school or college studentsUsually some experience with children; certifications like CPR may be preferred
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, non-profits, educational programsSummer camps, recreational facilities, outdoor settings
Employer & Industry UsageNon-profit organizations, educational institutionsPrivate camps, recreational organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding volunteer roles in summer programsLearning about summer camp staff positions

Summer Program Volunteers typically assist in educational or community activities with minimal requirements, focusing on supporting program delivery. Summer Camp Counselors usually have some experience working with children and may hold certifications, working directly with campers in outdoor or recreational settings. Both roles are seasonal and involve working with youth, but their responsibilities and credentials differ.

What is a summer program volunteer?

Summer Program Volunteers are individuals who dedicate their time and skills to assist with the planning, organization, and execution of activities in summer programs. These volunteers typically work with children or youth, helping to facilitate educational, recreational, or enrichment activities. Their responsibilities may include supervising participants, setting up events, leading games, and ensuring a safe and positive environment. Volunteering in these programs offers valuable experience, community service opportunities, and the chance to make a positive impact during the summer months.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer program volunteer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Program Volunteer, you need a passion for youth development, basic organizational skills, and often prior experience working with children or in group settings. Familiarity with activity planning tools, safety protocols, and sometimes first aid certification is typically helpful. Strong communication, patience, and teamwork skills help volunteers connect with participants and support staff. These abilities ensure a safe, engaging, and positive environment for all involved in the program.

What are some common challenges faced by summer program volunteers, and how can they be overcome?

Summer Program Volunteers often encounter challenges such as managing large groups of energetic participants, adapting to rapidly changing schedules, and balancing diverse needs within the group. To overcome these, it's important to stay flexible, communicate clearly with both staff and participants, and proactively seek guidance from experienced team members. Building strong relationships with fellow volunteers and program leaders can also provide essential support and foster a collaborative work environment.

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Temporary Summer Delivery Specialist

GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHWEST TEXAS

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$15/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas (GSSWT) is headquartered in San Antonio, TX, and serves more than 10,000 Girl Scouts (girls and adults) across 21 counties in southwest Texas. Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent leadership development organization for girls, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
The Summer Program Delivery Specialist provides administrative support to the Mission Delivery department and is responsible for developing and implementing plans to support girls and families through the Girl Scout program delivery at various summer camp sites around the City of San Antonio.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Partners with summer site leaders, administrators, and community-based organizations to implement the Girl Scout program through summer program deliveries at summer camp program sites.
  • Travels to various community centers and school sites throughout the week to deliver Girl Scout programming to girls enrolled at these summer camp sites.
  • Assists with the delivery of activities/programs at the West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center.
  • Creates a trusting, cooperative relationship with partnering community organizations.
  • Maintains adequate attendance, record keeping, paperwork processes, purchasing processes and database administration for program participation and evaluation.
  • Collaborates with Girl Scouts staff and program volunteers.
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
  • Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
  • Supports the summer program plans for the Mission Delivery department.
  • Performs additional duties assigned in support of the council's mission and goals.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and does not constitute a contract.
Competencies and areas of expertise may include:
  • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
  • Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible; follows instructions and responds to management direction; keeps commitments, meets attendance and punctuality guidelines; responds to requests for service and assistance; takes responsibility for own actions.
  • Quality - Monitors own work to ensure quality; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; displays commitment to excellence; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance.
  • Use of Technology - Keeps technical skills up to date; adapts to new technologies; demonstrates required skills; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity.
  • Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; displays understanding of how job relates to others.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills: Must be proficient with computer and Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Outlook, and Word).
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position primarily performs its duties indoors and is occasionally exposed to outdoors weather conditions and/or moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include heavy visual acuity (close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus) required to perform such activities as preparing and analyzing data and figures, using a computer and extensive reading and proofing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands or arms. The employee occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Assignment End Date: August, 31 2026

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