Youth Service Project Mentor

Interested in supporting a teen in completing a service project in their community? Become a Capstone Project Advisor to support our participants in completing a service project in their community.

Overview of the Role: Capstone Project Advisors work one-on-one with Capstone campers as

they complete community-based service projects. Project Advisors guide their assigned

campers through each stage of the project including planning, problem-solving, implementation

and final presentation to ensure they feel supported and set up for success. This is a remote

volunteer position. Project Advisors are also supported by a Capstone Program Coordinator,

who helps keep the process on track and ensures that all deadlines are met.

About ATS: A Thousand Summers removes barriers to life-changing summer camp

experiences for families who can't afford them, partnering with high quality camps to support

underserved youth nationwide.

Capstone Program Description: The Capstone Program is ATS’s leadership and service

program for teenagers. Through the program, campers design and complete a

community-based service project. In order to support them in this process, campers attend

monthly Capstone Meeting calls where they plan out and receive feedback on their projects.

This culminates in the Capstone Presentation in early spring where campers present their

completed projects to the group.

Volunteer Commitment Required: Averaging about 5 hours per month from mid-October to mid-May. Capstone Project Advisors are assigned to 1 camper.

This position is entirely virtual.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Successful completion of the ATS Volunteer Application
• Youth Development and Project Advising experience
• Ability to pass a background check and provide non-family references

Responsibilities

• Build a positive, supportive relationship with your assigned camper.
• Guide your camper through each stage of their Capstone service project: planning,

implementation, and final presentation.

• Meet one-on-one with your camper monthly (schedule is flexible).
• Attend monthly Capstone Program Zoom Meetings (Sundays at 2:00pm MST).
• Provide encouragement, feedback, and accountability as your camper works toward

their goals.

• Communicate regularly with your assigned Capstone Program Coordinator for support

and updates.

• Attend required training in September and program wrap-up in May.

Timeline & Commitments (2025–2026)

• September 2025

Required: Attend virtual Volunteer Training Meeting - Tuesday,

September 23 from 5-6pm MST

October 2025 - Receive Capstone Program information

• Assigned a Capstone Program Coordinator
• Meet with your assigned Capstone Program Coordinator

Monthly, Dec–April - Meet with camper monthly (schedule flexible)

• Support camper’s service project
• Attend Capstone Zoom Meetings Monthly on Sundays 2:00pm

MST / 1:00pm PST / 4:00pm EST

1. Capstone 1: December 7, 2025
2. Capstone 2: January 11, 2026
3. Capstone 3: February 8, 2026
4. Capstone 4: March 8, 2026

• April 26, 2026

Attend Capstone Open House (1-hour virtual event) at 2:00pm

MST / 1:00pm PST / 4:00pm EST

• Mid-May 2026 Attend Capstone Project Advisor Wrap-Up Meeting (1-hour

virtual session)