Are you looking for a unique summer opportunity to serve others, make life-long connections, and experience the South Bend community in a way you never have? Join the Alumni Association as a Student Program Leader at Family Volunteer Camp!
This is a program where alumni and their children from around the world return to campus for a week-long program focused on community service. Some of our partners include the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, Hope Ministries, the YWCA, Habitat for Humanity, and Unity Gardens. Additionally, families participate in community-building activities, prayer, and learning while enjoying the unique amenities of campus. There are nine positions available.
Student Program Leaders will serve as the primary group leaders at the service project sites. In this role they will form working relationships with several nonprofit agencies and they will help manage the daily projects at the work sites by ensuring volunteers are engaged in meaningful work, confirming projects are completed according to the agencies’ specifications, and assisting participants in learning the agencies’ missions and the communities in which they serve.
Student Program Leaders will also serve as ambassadors of the University on behalf of the Alumni Association. They will attend group activities and will be expected to engage alumni and their children in meaningful conversation. They will also provide logistical and administrative support for preparing and leading each camp.
This position is perfect for current college students or recent graduates who:
All meals are provided during working hours, and housing is provided for non-local candidates.
This commitment starts on campus on July 5, 2026, and ends on July 24, 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Please read the information regarding schedules and time commitments carefully in the “Schedule” section below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Though not required, having one or more of these qualifications may enhance potential to be viewed as a top applicant:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:. As part of your application, please incorporate your answers to the following questions in your cover letter:
SCHEDULE: DAYS OF WEEK & HOURS:
COMPENSATION:
Applications will be accepted through 03/23/2026
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.