Leaders in Training (LIT) Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Leader in Training (LIT) Volunteer!
Program Description
The Leader in Training (LIT) volunteer program, designed for teens entering 9th-12th grade in the fall semester, combines leadership development, science education, and environmental stewardship into one exceptional experience! Selected participants will develop their leadership abilities, responsibility, and independent decision-making while demonstrating their public speaking skills and scientific knowledge. Partnering with CuriOdyssey Educators, LITs help facilitate camp activities, prepare camp materials, and supervise campers for Camp CuriOdyssey.
Time Commitment
Required Training: June 9-13, 2025 (9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. each day)
A minimum of three weeks (120 hours) of Camp CuriOdyssey support between
June 16 and August 15, 2025
, plus ten hours (10) of volunteer service during the academic year.
By clicking the box below you acknowledge the 10 hours required during the school year between September 2025 - May 2026.
I acknowledge.
Personal Information
First Name
Last Name
Pronouns
Street Address
City
State
Zipcode
Email Address of Applicant
(Our primary method of communication is by email. Please check regularly once you apply.)
Home Phone Number
Mobile Phone Number
Birthdate (ex. 01/01/2020)
Gender Identity
Male
Female
Nonbinary
Prefer Not To Say
Racial Identity
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or South Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Multi-Racial (if yes, check all that apply)
Polynesian or Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian
A race not listed here
Decline to state
Other Racial Identity
Languages Spoken
Current Grade Level
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
Name of High School
Questionnaire
Why are you interested in becoming an LIT?
Tell us about a time you were faced a stressful challenge and how you dealt with it.
Describe your experience working with children. If you have limited experience, what excites you most about working with them?
How would you inspire a camper to get excited about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Animals, Math)?
Your Summer Schedule
Please provide your availability for Summer 2025 below.
Reminder: A minimum of three weeks (120 hours) of Camp CuriOdyssey support between June 16 and August 15, 2025.
Weekly Availability
June 16- 20
June 23 - 27
June 30 - July 3 (4 day week: 32 hours)
July 7 - 11
July 14 - 18
July 21 - 25
July 28 - Aug 1
Aug 4 - 8
Aug 11 - 15
Personal Reference
Please provide the name and contact information for someone who can serve as a personal reference for you. No family members please.
Name of Reference
How do they know you?
Phone
Email
Caregiver/Guardian Contact Information
Caregiver/Guardian First and Last Name
Caregiver/Guardian Email Address
Additional Caregiver/Guardian First and Last Name (Optional)
Additional Caregiver/Guardian Email Address (Optional)
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Volunteer Agreements
I understand completing this application does not guarantee that I will be selected as a volunteer, and that should I be accepted, CuriOdyssey may discontinue my volunteer service at any time. In either case, CuriOdyssey is not obligated to provide a reason.
Check to confirm that you understand the volunteer policy:
I confirm
I do not confirm
I understand the risks present in volunteer duties and freely assume those risks and agree to release CuriOdyssey, its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims for injury, loss, or danger to me|my child as a result of such duties.
Check to confirm that you understand risks:
I confirm
I do not confirm
I grant my permission for CuriOdyssey to use photographs and/or videos containing me/my child's likeness. These photographs may be used in CuriOdyssey programs publicity, newsletters, social media, marketing and development pieces, and for other promotional purposes.
Check to grant permission:
I grant permission
I do not grant permission
Note: If you do not hear from us within 7 days of submitting this online application,
contact our Director of Volunteer Engagement Tonaka Kendrick at tkendrick(at)curiodyssey.org or 650-340-7580.