Working environment and atmosphere among volunteers. Feeling of contribution to the community and society.
What I wish was different
The working time is around 17 hours in the day and it’s exhausting. So I hope it could be 12 hours or less.
Advice
You must sleep well before the day, bring your food and drink and wear suitable clothes.
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Camp Counselor
July - August 2020 • Haymarket, VA
What I liked
I liked being outside, talking to the kids, my coworkers, my boss, and the activities we did
What I wish was different
I wish that there had been no COVID so we could have taken field trips
Advice
Work should be fun!
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Historical Interpreter
July 2019 • Bristow, VA
What I liked
My experience at the prince William county historic sites has been one of the extraordinary opportunities in my life. I was able to practice to become a professional historian while studying in GMU
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It was a great experience for a history major student.
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Oral History Intern
June - August 2019 • Prince William, VA
What I liked
I liked working with the people of the community I was studying and working to illuminate their unique cultural history.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a clearer understanding of what the final project was going to look like so that I could have spent my research time more wisely.
Advice
The advice I would share about this experience is that if you are doing an oral history project, it is important to be sincere, to engage with the community you are studying, and to build rapport with individuals from the community.
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Summer Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Lake Ridge, VA
What I liked
I loved working with kids and my dynamics with my coworkers. My manager was also a great guy.
What I wish was different
I wish they had gotten back to me regarding my interview sooner, it seems like they lost my application and I had to reach out to various people myself.
Advice
Love working with kids, but it is a physically demanding job especially since I worked outdoors 40 hours a week.
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Head Counselor
May - August 2019 • Woodbridge, VA
What I liked
PWC Parks and Rec consistently host excellent camps for both the students and the counselors. This is a fun, fast paced environment perfects for someone who enjoys working with kids and being on their toes. I was grown in my leadership capabilities and supported by some great supervisors.
What I wish was different
Because of the nature of the camp, most days go without being able to take a break. While it is fun, it can be tiring and it would be nice to be able to take a break away from the campers at times.
Advice
If you want a fun, active summer this is a great job. Be willing to sweat and get creative. It is a great environment to be a part of!
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Camp Counselor
June - August 2019 • Haymarket, VA
What I liked
I liked the ability to make the money that I needed to feed myself this year.
What I wish was different
I wish the management there would have been more efficient.
Advice
The management there is very sensitive regarding the safety to the kids to an extent where it is too far and takes all the fun out of everything.
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Intern
July 2016 • Woodbridge, VA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
It is what you make of it; sometimes there can be a lot of work, and sometimes very little. If you proactively seek out ways to be productive and helpful like I did, you can get a lot out of the experience.
