Shadow an ASP staff for a week to see if Summer Staff is right for you.
Responsibilities
ASP’s Staffer in Training (SIT) program allows those interested in applying for summer staff to see firsthand what a week in the life of the staff looks like. Going through the SIT program is a great way to get a real picture of the responsibilities of a summer staffer.
- SITs go through a week shadowing a staff team.
- They will do site visits, eat meals with volunteers, sit in on nightly staff meetings, and more.
- SITs are expected to act more like staffers than volunteers. We’re looking for energized, passionate, and flexible candidates who want to learn what it is like to be a staffer and are willing to help the staff in any way possible.
Requirements
SITs are evaluated by the staff at the end of the week, and this evaluation will contribute to a SIT’s formal summer staff application if they choose to apply.
Requirements include:
- SIT applicants should have significant interest in being on staff. This week should not be used as just another volunteer opportunity.
- To be eligible to be a SIT, individuals must be 18 (or turning 18 over the summer) and have graduated from high school.
- Provide own transportation to and from your assigned center location.
Where & When
Where
ASP works in more than 20 communities throughout Central Appalachia each summer. ASP serves in Eastern Kentucky, Western North Carolina, East Tennessee, Southwestern Virginia, and Southern West Virginia.
ASP summer staffers live and work in one community along with their staff. Staff’s live and work at an ASP summer center, which are often schools, churches, or community centers.
When
The SIT application opens at the beginning of each summer, and staffs will host SITs from Week 2-7. You will request a specific week in your application.
Application Process
Follow the link to submit an application (including a resume, 2 references, and week and region preferences).
Optional: Select ‘Yes’ on your application to apply for summer 2024 (the hiring team will reach out with more details if approved).
If you have any questions, please reach out to the hiring team at hiring@ASPhome.org or check out the SIT Manual.
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