Lead Critter Camp counselor @ St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center

St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center has opportunities for education students, ages 18+ interested in volunteering as a lead Critter Camp counselor https://www.sthuberts.org/kids-camps at our Madison location (575 Woodland Ave.). This opportunity for aspiring educators can help build a professional portfolio in a real-world setting by gaining hands-on experience helping to run an engaging kids' summer camp

Critter Camps are designed to educate and inspire youth to practice a lifestyle of compassion, respect, and empathy through the humane treatment of animals. We emphasize responsible pet care and foster children’s understanding and concern for all species. St. Hubert’s hosts Critter Camps for elementary aged children (grades 3-9).

Qualifications:

• Must be 18+ years old
• Experience working with children
• Strong interest in the education field
• Familiarity with animal welfare and animal sheltering
• Strong communication and social skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; high energy
• CPR/ First Aid certified preferred
• Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness, ability to motivate children, positive attitude
• Excellent role model

Responsibilities Essential Functions:

• Participate in pre-camp training
• Work cooperatively with volunteer teen camp counselors
• Supervise campers, ensuring safety, well-being, and engagement in age-appropriate activities
• Lead and facilitate various camp activities, i.e. games, crafts, lessons
• Other duties as requested

Specifications:

• Frequent walking, sitting, standing during camp hours
• Some camp activities take place outdoors in environments not climate controlled
• Animals will often be present during camp presentations/lessons

Summer camp weeks are listed below. To be considered, volunteers must be able to volunteer for 2 weeks, and attend one of the mandatory training sessions. Daily volunteer hours are approximately 8:30am-1:15pm. Please submit cover letter and resume, including dates interested in to education manager, Karen Potocek, kpotocek@sthuberts.org

Thank you!

Summer 2026 Camp dates

July 6-10 (rising 3rd/4th graders)

July 13-17 (rising 5th/6th graders)

July 20-24 (rising 5th/6th graders)

July 27-31 (rising 5th/6th graders)

Aug. 3-7 (Animal Science Week for rising 9th graders)