Volunteer: Camp Dining Hall Servers

Volunteermatch; Elmer (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant arts community at a renowned regional arts center! As a dining hall server, you'll play a crucial role in providing meals to children and camp staff in an energetic and inclusive environment. This position is perfect for individuals looking to gain experience, meet new people, and contribute to a meaningful cause. With flexible shifts available from June to August, you can choose your hours while enjoying the joy of working with diverse populations. Whether you're a college student seeking resume experience or a volunteer group aiming to make a community impact, this role offers a unique opportunity to engage and inspire others through the arts.

Qualifications

• Must be social, friendly, and able to communicate clearly with both adults and children.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef team in serving meals during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Work with camp counselors and children aged 8 to 16.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Social Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Glorious day at the Appel Farm Dining Hall

Appel Farm Arts Camp, a residential non-profit arts center, is seeking dining hall servers to assist the chef team in serving meals from two stations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day. Positions are available from June 9th to August 5th, with meals served at 8am, 12pm, and 6:30pm. Help on any days/times are welcome—you choose! This role involves working with camp counselors and children aged 8 to 16. It's great for individuals, seniors, and friend groups looking to meet new people in an energetic, inclusive camp environment. College students/grads seeking resume experience and social volunteer groups aiming to make a community impact are also welcome.

166 Shifts

• Mon Jun 09, 2025 - 07:30 AM to 09:00 AM PST - Spots available: 2 Breakfast Shift

MISSION

To co-create experiences that inspire people to unleash their inherent creativity, leading to self-discovery, personal growth, community building, and joy.

Description

We are a regional arts center providing opportunities for arts education, appreciation, and creative expression to artists, students, and the public through programs that reflect the Appel’s founding principles.

• On-site free community festivals including the South Jersey Arts Fest in spring and the Artober Festival in fall.
• Overnight arts experiences such as the Mother’s Day Weekend Arts Retreat.
• Collaborations with regional and statewide youth arts programs including the Salem/Gloucester County Teen Arts Festival and the Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards.
• After school, evening, and weekend Arts Labs classes for adults, youth, and families.
• Community Arts Labs classes in local libraries.
• Residential summer Arts Camp for ages 8 to 16.
• Innovative arts-based collaborations promoting health and wellness in the community.
• Arts residencies for school children and professional development for educators and schools.

Join our vibrant community of artists, educators, administrators, volunteers, and community members to spread the love and joy of the arts worldwide!

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture

Community

• Working with children. Background check required. Comfortable shoes needed as standing is involved. Must be social, friendly, and able to communicate clearly with both adults and children, working with diverse populations.
• Group size range: 1 - 5
• Event can be held at organization location(s).