2027 Spring Respite Apprentice- Easterseals Wisconsin Camps

AmeriCorps; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living allowance

Stipend

Training

Job summary

Easterseals Wisconsin operates Camp Wawbeek and Respite Camp in Wisconsin Dells, WI, inviting a Respite Apprentice to assist on weekends. The role involves recreation, care, and encouraging camper participation within a safe environment. Housing is provided on weekends, along with a living allowance and an Education Award after completion.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old. This is an AmeriCorps State/National program running January–May 2027.

Qualifications

• Education level required: High school diploma or GED.
• Age 18+ as listed in program details.
• Participation limited to weekends with background checks per policy.

Responsibilities

• The Respite Apprentice provides recreation and care for campers with disabilities.
• Encourage participation, ensure safety, and assist with personal care.
• Plan activities and supervise campers during weekends at camp.

Skills

Counseling

Conflict Resolution

Education

Fine Arts/Crafts

Leadership

Public Health

Teaching/Tutoring

Youth Development

General Skills

Social Services

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Easterseals Wisconsin operates Camp Wawbeek and Respite Camp in Wisconsin Dells, WI. These camps are therapeutic recreation programs for children, youth, and adults with a wide range of disabilities. Campers engage in a full range of accessible activities in a safe and supportive environment. This allows the parents and caregivers a much needed break from primary caregiver responsibilities. Easterseals Wisconsin, Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Member Duties

The Respite Apprentice provides recreation and care for children, youth, and adults with disabilities who attend Respite Camp weekends. Members are responsible for activity programming, encouraging campers to participate in camp activities, ensuring camper safety, and promoting and assisting with personal care.

Members receive room and board (housing and meals) during weekends at camp, a living allowance, and an Education Award upon successful completion of the program. AmeriCorps Respite Apprentices Spring are expected to complete the 300 hour requirement and serve a minimum of seven (7) weekend sessions from January-April. Easterseals Wisconsin, Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service


• Living Allowance


• Stipend


• Training

Terms

• Car recommended


• Permits attendance at school during off hours


• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Community Outreach


• Children/Youth


• Education


• Health

Skills

• Counseling


• Conflict Resolution


• Education


• Fine Arts/Crafts


• Leadership


• Public Health


• Teaching/Tutoring


• Youth Development


• General Skills


• Social Services


• Team Work

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

2027 Spring Respite Apprentice- Easterseals Wisconsin Camps

Program Start/End Date

01/20/2027 - 05/15/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

WISCONSIN

Accepting Applications

From 09/01/2026 To 03/01/2027

Contact

Cassie Grassnickle
1468 N High Point Rd
Middleton WI 53562
608-237-1397
[e-mail]
www.eastersealswisconsin.com