Teen Heroes

Teen Heroes is a summer mentoring program that provides participants with hands on job experience while volunteering for Parks & Recreation.

Benefits:

•Gain valuable career skills

•Learn communication skills

•Learn responsibility

•Gain self-confidence

•Gain self-esteem

•Develop a sense of community

•Learn to be a leader

Ages:

13-15

Teen Heroes is sponsored by the City of West Sacramento Parks & Recreation Department and is provided free of charge to eligible candidates.

Being a Teen Hero requires time and dedication. Each volunteer is depended upon as part of the team. Teen heroes are required to show up to their site on time daily and attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.

Teen Heroes will assist staff with program duties which include: set up/clean up of daily activities and events, encouraging participation, leading crafts and activities, and attending and assisting staff with special events. Teen Hero volunteers assist at K.I.D.S. Camp, Camp Lakeside, and Club West Teen Camp..