Avodah – GFC’s Staff-In-Training Program

GFC’s Avodah Program Is Our Staff-Training Program

For Campers Entering Their Senior Year in High School.

Whether or not you have been to GFC as a camper, this program gives you the unique opportunity to start on the road leading to a camp staff position after high school, as well as valuable skills to prepare you for college and the workforce.

In our Avodah program, you’ll gain valuable skills you wouldn’t be able to attain through a traditional internship or summer program. From building top-notch resume building skills, to leaving with 250 service hours, to serving as role models to younger campers, you will grow personally and professionally while having a summer of impact and fun. 

 

Some of the participant highlights of the program include:
  • Serving as a role model for a bunk of campers
  • Behind the scenes involvement with GFC’s operations team
  • Planning and facilitating small and large group programming
  • Avodah unit community building and bonding
  • 250 service hours awarded

Members of our Avodah program attend camp during Session 1, arriving a few days before our campers for training. Avodah campers will then have the opportunity to interview to become a junior counselor during Session 2 – working as a staff member at camp. 

Avodah

  • Opportunity to work with multiple age groups and bunks, plus try out other roles around camp
  • Community Service: 250 Hours
  • First Year Staff bonus: $50
  • Eligible to become a Junior Counselor 2nd session
  • First Year Staff bonus for Junior Counselor: $125 + ability to work year-round programs

Avodah Application Process

As a higher-level program, acceptance into the Avodah program is limited and selective. Any questions about the application process should be directed to Marissa at MMeador@urj.org.

 

    1. Have a parent or guardian register the Avodah participant for the summer. Campers will not be enrolled until all steps have been completed! 
    2. Upon registration, the Avodah participant should complete the application process including:
      1. Complete the Avodah Questionnaire, which can be found in the Forms and Documents of your CampInTouch account.
      2. Send the Avodah Reference Form to two references. Family members are not allowed to be references for you, and at least one of your references must be a Jewish professional who has worked with you or knows you personally.
      3. Schedule an interview with a director.
      4. Decisions of acceptance will be sent to the applicant and parents via email.
    3. Upon acceptance, the parent/guardian and Avodah participants must read and sign the Avodah Agreement (sent via email). After the agreement is signed, the deposit and any due up to that date will be charged to the family’s account.  

More Questions?

For questions about the Avodah program, please contact Marissa Meador at MMeador@urj.org.