Youth Connection

Ages: 12-24

Open Monday through Saturday – 10:00 to 5:00 (board games, crafts, activities)

Teen Nights – 3rd Friday of every month (computers, Xbox)

🥳Such a cool new idea- this link is for access to ON LINE volunteer options. Take a good look! 

https://getschooled.com/article/5760-virtual-volunteer-opportunities/?_eid=689ea08cee94e3ad2f00fa30

YOUTH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Age: 15-19 Length: 5 weeks

Tuition: $200,  Tuition assistance is available based on need.

Compensation: Receive up to $1,500 ($300 per week) for participation in this service-learning program plus an additional $250 ($50 per week) in bonuses. Amounts are based on attendance.

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Build Your Future with Northwest Youth Corps, Join A Community Crew Today!

A Better You: Earn money and potential high school credit while gaining job skills and professional references needed to build your resume. Meet new people and build physical and mental strength while completing conservation projects in your own community.

A Better Planet: Spend five weeks working on conservation projects such as tree planting, fuels reduction, invasive plant removal, trail construction, and fencing. Play a vital role in improving your own local community and the environment.

Community crews meet at a designated site every morning. Members work an average of 6.5-7 hours a day depending on travel time. Crews work on local conservation service-projects under the supervision of trained team leaders. Crews then return to the same meeting place at the end of the day. Participants gain real world experience while enhancing their community's natural environment. Through a focus on local projects, members will become more connected and invested with the area in which they live and can take pride in the benefits they create for their neighborhood. Community Programs are offered each year only in certain communities in the northwest and youth must reside in these locations.

How and when do I get paid?

At graduation you will receive an educational stipend check (a check, made out to the participant, for participation in our service-learning program) that includes compensation for all weeks of your program. Approximately 2-4 weeks after graduation you will receive your bonus check consisting of bonuses you may have earned. Any ‘draws’ made by a participant during their program are deducted from the final educational stipend check. These draws could include any unpaid balances for tuition or gear. Final checks are mailed to the address provided in a participant’s online application. If you need to update the address provided, please contact our staff.

What is a bonus? How do I earn them?

In addition to the educational stipend, participants have the opportunity to earn up to $50 in bonuses a week for safety and reliability during the program. Bonuses are paid upon completion of the program session.

• $25 per week for reliability (working all hours in the week). o This is awarded one week at a time. If you lose it for a week, you can still earn it for the other weeks.

• $25 per week for safety o This is awarded one week at a time. If you lose it for a week, you can still earn it for the other weeks.

By being an active, hardworking member of the crew for all weeks of the program, you will earn your reliability bonus. If you do not complete all your hours for any reason during the week you will not earn your reliability bonus for that week. By acting in a professional and safe manner on and off the job site, you will earn your safety bonus each week. All bonuses are given on a weekly basis. If a participant leaves the program early (unless a return-to-school occurring in the final days of the last week of the program has been coordinated ahead of time with staff), they will not earn any bonuses.

Why does NYC charge a tuition fee?

NYC is a non-profit organization. NYC programs are supported by project partners, grants from foundations, donations from the business community and gifts from individuals and parents. Our main revenues come from the work that we do for various agencies such as the Forest Service. The tuition helps to cover the educational and recreational costs of our program. In addition, tuition fees help offset the program expenses including liability insurances, the expense of maintaining and fueling vehicles, sufficient tools and equipment for all corps members, including replacing old, damaged or broken field tools and equipment, paying entrance fees to recreational activities and other incidental expenses. Please keep in mind that full tuition is due 2 weeks before the start date of the program.

Are there scholarships available to help with tuition costs?

NYC has developed a financial aid program to assist youth in cases where fees, tuition, or equipment costs create barriers. Scholarships and financial aid are awarded to participants based on financial need. Call the Member Services Team for information, (541) 349-5055.

Captial Land Trust

We are excited to announce that our partnership with Northwest Youth Corps continues this summer! This year we are working with their Olympia-based Community Crew on conservation projects around the south Sound. Crew members will spend some weeks building confidence, job skills, and professional references from within their own community. We can't wait!

Applications are now open! Members receive up to $1,500 ($300 per week) for participation in this service-learning program plus an additional $250 ($50 per week) in bonuses. Participants also have the potential to earn high school credit for their time. There is a tuition cost for this educational program of $200 with scholarships available based on need.

Applicants must be between 15 and 19 years old, be able to hike several miles and be on foot for 8 hours per day, and have a positive mental attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to follow safety protocols.

I’m reaching out to you today to share that we have an exciting opportunity for local youth, ages 15-19 this summer. Northwest Youth Corp’s Olympia-based Community Crew will work on restoration and trail building projects on Capitol Land Trust conserved lands. Crew members will spend five weeks building confidence, job skills, and professional references from within their own community.

More info can be found here:  https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobs/739443.html

Taylor Shellfish

Taylor Shellfish Employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits:

Healthcare

Dental

401(k)

Paid personal time off

Product and dining discounts

We are always accepting applications from talented individuals. If you are interested in joining our family of employees, please visit our job site to apply for one of our open jobs!  

https://www.taylorshellfishfarms.com/about-us/careers  

Seattle Shellfish

Beach Crew

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs activities involved in the process of planting, growing, maintaining and harvesting shellfish. Duties are those listed in this description and as assigned by a supervisor or crew leader.

· Rigs net and drag it over bed to protect shellfish from predators

· Pulling and stomping tubes

· Cleaning tubes and nets

· Sorting and carrying bags of tubes

· Pulling nets, loading nets and tubes and other tools on and off barges

· Maintenance of grounds using a tractor, rake, squeegee or other tools

· Communicating with Co-workers and supervisors

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

• 12 hour shift

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

• On call

• Weekend availability

Sierra Pacific Industries

https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/35459

Job Description

Currently, we have entry-level labor positions with great opportunities for advancement at our division based in Shelton, WA.

Entry-level positions start at $20.28/hour!

About The Position

• Entry level position with opportunity to learn and explore many jobs within the plant site including production, equipment maintenance, and supervision

• Learn to fill in on various machine stations

• Shovel, rake, and sweep wood byproducts

• Stack and pile lumber

• The work is fast paced and can, at times, be demanding

• Repetitive lifting and working in both hot and cold work environments

• Work may consist of day or swing shift work, with some overtime and weekend work during busy production times

Qualifications

• We look for applicants with recent good work history and verifiable references

• All applicants must be at least age 18

The Shelton Plant Shop

The Shelton Plant Shop is owned and supplied by a local growing nursery right here in Shelton and we are looking for help at the Nursery. This will be a full time position. We work Monday through Friday from 7.00am till 3.00pm. During winter months this will change to 7.30am till 3.30pm. First year 5 paid vacation days, second year 10 day.

Duties include but will not be limited to:

Potting, planting starts, pulling orders, loading trailers, cleaning greenhouses. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Experience is not required; must be 18 years of age.

Pay starts of at 15.50 per hour.

If you are interested, please send your resume and questions to amronurseries@aol.com

PUD No. 1 of Mason County

Click here:  https://mason-pud1.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/temp-job-description.pdf

Mason County PUD No. 1 has openings for Temporary Summer Helpers. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to obtain WA Flaggers Certification, a safe driving record, be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. and perform manual labor in all types of weather conditions and various terrains. For a complete job description and application visit www.mason-pud1.org. Applications are required for consideration and can be emailed to karnold@mason-pud1.org. Position open until filled, with job starting the first week of June 2022. Mason PUD 1 is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Mason Health

Mason Health Employees and Providers enjoy excellent benefits, including generous retirement contributions. We thought you might be interested in the indirect compensation the hospital provides for employees in addition to competitive pay:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Benefits

Retirement

Life Insurance & AD&D

Earned Time

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Insurance Options

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Details on each program may be obtained from Human Resources. Please feel free to contact us at (360) 427-9575 or send an email to HumanResourcesGroupMail@masongeneral.com.

https://pm.healthcaresource.com/CS/masongeneral/#/results?whereControl=radius&radiusDistance=25&radiusUnit=mi&radius%5Bselection%5D%5Bdistance%5D=25&radius%5Bselection%5D%5Bunit%5D=mi 

American Cushion Industries, Inc.

http://www.americancushionind.net/

American Cushion Industries of Shelton, WA is looking for a special candidate we can train as a Urethane Production Technician, manufacturing molded auto seat cushions.   

American Cushion is the country's pioneer in molded seat cushion replacement products for the classic auto restoration market.  As our products are the finest in the industry, we are interested in only quality minded, ambitious applicants for this permanent position.  

Reliable transportation, good health and attitude and non-tobacco/drug use is a requirement.   Pay DOE/capabilities will increase quickly.   

For an application and interview, please contact Mr. Burke at 360-427-1725 M-F 8am-4:30pm.

Gillis Auto Center

https://www.gillisautocenter.com/dealership-form-employment

Lot Attendant

Full time- 8 Hr. Shift

$15/hour

Alderbrook Resort & Spa

https://www.alderbrookresort.com/careers

Barista

• $18/hr + tips

• Paid sick leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions (upon meeting eligibility criteria)

• Free daily meals

• Free kayak and paddleboard rentals

• Discounts on rooms, spa, restaurant and more!

Restaurant Host/Hostess

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• 1-3 years' prior relevant experience, preferred.

• Possess or obtain Washington State Food Handlers Card - required within 14 days from start.

• Paid sick leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions (upon meeting eligibility criteria)

• Free daily meals

• Free kayak and paddleboard rentals

• Discounts on rooms, spa, restaurant and more!

Alta Forest Products

Green Chain-Entry Level Labor

This is an entry level labor position, responsible for quickly and efficiently separating and stacking finished lumber in carts to help complete and fulfill orders. Excellent opportunities for advancement. Starting pay DOQ $20.10-$22.11

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pulling lumber that comes off a conveyor belt

• Sorting lumber by size, grade, and species

• Stack lumber into carts

• General labor and clean up

• Meet Productivity goals while maintaining safety in every aspect of the job

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Previous experience in industrial/manufacturing setting is a plus

• Effectively be able to communicate through written and verbal forms of communication

• Understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

• Capable of performing basic two-digit addition and subtraction

• Comfortable working in varying weather, both indoors and outdoors.

Riverdance Soapworks

Riverdance Soapworks is hiring entry-level positions.   Must be 16 years old and be able to lift 30 lbs. Please send a letter of interest to Deb@Riverdancesoapworks.com.  For more information about Riverdance Soapworks, please check out their website at https://riverdancesoapworks.com/  If you need help with writing your letter of interest, please see Jill in the Career Center.

The Shelton YMCA

Currently, we have openings in all areas of the Y for youth age 16 and older, specifically:

• Lifeguards*

• Swim instructors 

Some of the benefits of being a Y employee:

•  Cause-driven employer

•  Flexible schedule

•  Free membership

•  Training provided

*For youth interested in becoming lifeguards, the Y can help with logistics/cost of training

Link for applying online is HERE.  

The Ridge Motorsports

 The Ridge Raceway is hiring!  Employment would start late March/Early April with on-the-job training. Our Facility Greeter and Café positions are hiring for 16 and older, with our Corner Worker position hiring 18 and older.

• Ridge Motorsports Park - Cafe & Catering .pdf

• Ridge Motorsports Park - Turn Worker.pdf

• Ridge Motorsports Park - Waivers .pdf

Hunter Family Farm, LLC

Hunter Family Farm would like to offer you an opportunity to join our team. We are looking for friendly, courteous and hard working people who take ownership and pride in their work. Most of our employees work weekends in the month of October, with limited weekday positions.  Limited employment is available for the Christmas tree season.  Customer service is our top priority for all positions.

We have openings for:

* Activity Attendants – for weekends in October only.

* Tractor Drivers.

* Decorators for the Holiday Shop – One week in November.

We are looking for:

* Students (must be at least 16 years old)

* Retirees

* Folks who enjoy being around people

* People with decorating experience

For all positions you must be:    

* Enthusiastic, friendly, and enjoy working with the public

* Willing to work outside no matter what the weather

* Neat and clean

* Reliable and punctual

* Ready to commit to your schedule- Weekends in October

Please print this form and fill it out, then scan and email to hunterfamilyfarm@gmail.com or mail to 7413 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia, WA 98513.

(Click below)

***Employment Application

Volunteer Opportunities & Internships

Grades 10-12: 

StreamTeam Internship

The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group is a local nonprofit that has been conducting salmon research, restoration and education around the Hood Canal watershed for over 30 years. 

Every summer we have our StreamTeam internship, where students learn valuable skills for any career related to fisheries, environmental science, biology, and ecology. They get hands-on monitoring experience on several Hood Canal rivers and streams, and the data they collect helps our organization with future habitat restoration and fish research programs. 

This program is only available to local students! It's a great program where students are working outside gaining valuable experience in the field - plus they get a stipend.

https://www.pnwsalmoncenter.org/education/internships

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP INFO:  

The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) places high school students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer. 

SEAP gives academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.

SEAP is a competitive program with around 300 placements in more than 30 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.

Find more information by clicking HERE

NAVAL RESEARCH INTERNSHIP INFO: 

The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) places college and university students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for ten weeks during the summer. 

NREIP gives academically talented college students, graduating seniors, and graduate students pursuing STEM careers the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.

NREIP is a competitive program with over 800 placements in 47 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.

Find more information HERE