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Counselor-In-Training Program

The Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program is a ten-week volunteer experience for high school students.

 

CIT - WINTER/SPRING SESSION APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN DECEMBER 8, 2025 - JANUARY 16, 2026

WINTER/SPRING SESSION DATES - FEBRUARY 26 - APRIL 10

Application is available HERE

Please be sure to download the application to your device and open it using a PDF viewer. 

Get Involved!

The Counselor-In-Training Program is a valuable opportunity for students to gain work experience, enhance their resume, accumulate service learning hours, and learn new professional skills while having fun.

Lead in your community

Components of the CIT program include:

  • Hands-on experience working with children, and interactive training sessions.

  • Leading arts, crafts, science experiments, sports, games, special events, and more!

  • Work in our Elementary Afterschool Daze Sites.

Training sessions explore activity planning, work ethic, resume writing, interview skills, teamwork, and career opportunities. 

CIT graduation
2024 Summer CIT Mock Interview

CIT Requirements

Students are required to submit a completed 2026 Winter/Spring application. Applicants are required to interview, attend a mandatory orientation, and attend two training sessions.

 

Elementary After School Daze Locations include:

  • Bret Harte 
  • Disney
  • Edison
  • Emerson
  • McKinley
  • Miller
  • Providencia 
  • Roosevelt (Grades K-2 & 3-5)
  • Stevenson 
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Enhance your leadership skills with both classroom sessions and hands-on field experiences.

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