Volunteer Unpaid Internship Program, Thunderbird Camps

An unpaid volunteer internship program is available at Thunderbird Camps. This program is for those who are seeking an opportunity to learn about teaching dance routines and instructing high school age students.  The volunteer intern will also have the opportunity to assist Thunderbird instructors in the teaching of dance routines and offering instructional help to the campers. Interns will receive instruction regarding how to create and teach various dance routines.  Volunteer interns will be given room and board at no expense to the intern during the camp session where they serve as a volunteer intern. 

Applicants for the volunteer intern positions should have prior experience on a high school dance team and completed their high school education.  They must complete the application and waiver form below.  Applications will not be considered until all materials are received.

If chosen as an unpaid volunteer intern you must be able to attend the pre-camp workshop on June 22nd at Wilsonville High School from 8:30 am - 4 pm.  If chosen you will be assigned to attend one of the Thunderbird Camp sessions at The University of Portland.  You may indicate your availability below.

The online application and waiver must be submitted by May 1st.  Questions can be sent to:  thunderbirddancecamp@gmail.com

IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST YEAR APPLYING YOUR COACH NEEDS TO COMPLETE THE INTERN RECOMMENDATION FORM BELOW. MAKE SURE TO SEND THE LINK TO YOUR COACH AND LET THEM KNOW YOU APPLIED. YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THE RECOMMENDATION IS RECEIVED. If you interned last summer the coaches recommendation is not necessary.

Volunteer Intern Coaches Recommendation Form

WAIVER

APPLICATION