As countless girls head to Girl Scout camps in the countryside this summer, Girl Scouts of Connecticut is also engaging more girls through community programs in the city.

Scouts created the summer program more than a decade ago in partnership with school superintendents, community agencies such as YWCAs, the Village for Family and Children and others, to ensure that Girl Scout learning opportunities are available in underserved communities. The organization also created paid positions called Community Outreach Program Facilitators. This year, scouts are seeking at least 10 facilitators in New London, Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Waterbury, New Haven, Bridgeport, Danbury and Norwalk.

All facilitators earn $25 an hour and are trained in First Aid and CPR. Facilitators receive comprehensive training and materials for this part time position. Hours are mostly after-school. Read the full job description and apply online at https://girl-scouts-of-connecticut-inc.checkwritersrecruit.com/job/214121/community-outreach-program-facilitators?s=cw or visit the Careers section at www.gsofct.org.

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Mystic Aquarium is seeking volunteers for its summer camp and as docents for the upcoming summer season. 

The summer camp volunteers support aquarium educators during the summer for children. Docents educate guests about the variety of animals that live at aquarium. Anyone 15 years or older can apply to become a volunteer.

Other volunteers support the aquarium’s mission, such as providing guests with educational information about habitats, hands-on animal care and rescuing stranded animals. Volunteers gain experience in the field, receive on-the-job training, free admission, continuing education and training and invitations to exclusive events.

More information about volunteering can be found at mysticaquarium.org/careers.

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