I enjoyed serving the community and spending time outdoors. It had a great work culture and work was always a blast. Everyday presented new challenges and was a great learning experience.
What I wish was different
The hours. I typically worked 12-8 which is kind of a hard schedule. But I believe it was worth it.
Advice
Working for a non profit is a great experience and resume booster. You get the opportunity to impact the community and that’s really important.
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Camp Counselor
May 2014 • Memphis, TN
What I liked
I have been there almost 5 years now, and love what I do! Not only do I enjoy working with children, your day is always unpredictable with a good laugh, all while getting to be the best role model possible to growing children.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2018 • Westminster, MD
What I liked
I love working with kids! Fun summer job.
What I wish was different
Some weeks were understaffed.
Advice
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Certified Personal Trainer
October 2017 - September 2018 • Delaware, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed the flexibility of the hours, learning more about exercise science, and helping others reach their goals.
What I wish was different
I wish that I would have had clients that preferred a similar period of time so that I did not have to make multiple trips in the same day to train them.
Advice
It is a great job and opportunity, but it is much easier to handle when it is your main job. Working with clients is difficult when you have a set school schedule, homework, and extracurriculars.
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Program Coordinator
July 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Field work
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It’s not for everyone
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Summer camp counselor
May - August 2018 • South Sioux City, NE
What I liked
I loved summer camp with my kiddos. You learn a lot more about children when you are with them for 12 hours out of the day. It was a great learning experince
What I wish was different
There isn’t much I wish I would have done different the only thing I wish is maybe that I would have worked more hours
Advice
My advice is give your everything to these kids in the end it will pay off and you’ll get what you put in
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Camp Counselor
June 2016 • Reading, MA
What I liked
I love my coworkers and the environment I’m surrounded by everyday. It’s positive and fun!
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Come to work with a smile on your face and you will never be dissapointed
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Summerville, SC
What I liked
Great experience with kids
What I wish was different
Pay, allowing more independence to lead as you choose
Advice
It is a lot of work but so rewarding. Fun summer time. Low pay but you grow a lot.
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Summer camp counselor
July - August 2018 • Hollywood, CA
What I liked
I liked how I was able to engage with kids of all ages and learn from as they learned from me as well. I also like do how I gained some new professionalism skills and communication skills as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I took an adavantage of my networking opportunities and also building my relationships stronger with those that I worked with.
Advice
To have patience’s and that not everyone accepts you with open arms when your new to the job so remember to stay confident in whatever field your going into.
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Summer camp counselor
June - August 2018 • Sumner, WA
What I liked
I liked being able to meet new children and get to know them and make an impact on their lives.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Always feel free to be open to any and everyone it could benefit you
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
working with kids
leadership experience
What I wish was different
I did an internship that is more in- tune with my career interests
Advice
be open to the internship opportunities out there
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Marketing Intern
June - August 2018 • Reading, MA
What I liked
Great environment with good people who like to help out.
What I wish was different
Advice
As a non profit it is important to save money to give back to the community. Get ready to help in many different areas, wherever you are needed.
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Abingdon, MD
What I liked
I loved the core values that we taught the kids. How patient everyone was when explaining activities to the kids.
What I wish was different
I wish I put in more hours
Advice
To be pacient with the kids and ask for help if kids are being difficult when following directions
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Camp Counselor
June 2014 • Porter Ranch, CA
What I liked
Schedule flexibility
What I wish was different
Lead direvtor
Advice
Be passionate
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Kids Counselor
July 2016 • Sammamish, WA
What I liked
I liked being able to play with the kids and making them smile.
What I wish was different
Better management would've been nice, but It was good.
Advice
Working at the Y was really fun and I loved my coworkers. They really care about their employees and I would recommend working there to anyone.
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summer camp instructor
June - August 2018 • Tuckahoe, VA
What I liked
I loved be able to spend my day working with kids, and making them smile.
What I wish was different
We had more counselors, the kids outnumbered us greatly.
Advice
With kids, you have to have patience if you want them to have a great experience.
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Camp director
June - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Nothing, it was an awful experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2018 • Duluth, MN
What I liked
The staff, environment and working with the kids!!
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Apply!!
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Summer Playground Staff
June - August 2018 • New Brighton, PA
What I liked
I loved interacting with the kids. It was rewarding to be able to make an impact on a child's life, even if it was just for the summer.
What I wish was different
I wished that my hourly pay was higher. I live in Pennsylvania and minumum wage is 7.25, which is what I was paid.
Advice
You never know what's going on in a child's life. They could have experiences that you wouldn't fully understand because you haven't been in their shoes. That's why it's important to treat each child kindly. You could have a positive effect on a child's life that could amount to so much more.
