Therapeutic Farm and Nature Summer Day Camp Volunteer
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Therapeutic Farm and Nature Summer Day Camp Volunteer |
| Date Posted: | Tuesday, May 16, 2023 |
| Organization Name: | Fiddlehead Care Farm |
| Organization Contact: |
Stephanie Deaken 647-624-8421 fiddleheadcarefarm@gmail.com |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: |
You may consider this opportunity if you are looking to have a fun and fulfilling summer experience and make a positive impact in the lives of children and youth with a variety of needs. Volunteering at FCF will allow you to gain personal and/or professional growth, hands-on experience and learning about unique camp and farm life as well as volunteer and/or community service hours. |
| Type of Organization: | Child and Family Service |
| More Info Link: | http://www.fiddleheadcarefarm.com |
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| Duties / Roles / Activities: |
- Provide individual assistance needed to promote each camper to experience success, enjoyment, and maximize inclusion and participation in camp activities - Help each camper meet their camp goals including: increasing independence, practicing social skills, building peer relationships and increasing self-confidence - Support and work as part of a staff and volunteer team - Assist in set up and clean-up of activities - Adhere to all of camp’s policies and regulations - Lead fun and interesting programs for children and youth (Optional- bring your creative ideas!) - Able to work independently and carry out any other responsibilities as designated by the FCF staff - Helping create a non-judgemental, respectful and safe space for individuals with differences |
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| Seasonal: | All Year |
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| Wheelchair Accessibility: | Yes |
| Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): | Yes |
| Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: | No |
| Commitment Length / Duration: | One Time Event (several hours to several days for a particular initiative which is time limited) |
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| Transportation: | Own Transportation Required |
| Expires: | Thursday, August 31, 2023 |
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| Skills / Experience: |
- A high school graduate or equivalent - Desire and ability to work with children in a variety of outdoors activities - Prior experience working with children and/or persons with special needs beneficial but not necessary - Ability to be flexible and to respond and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment - First Aid & CPR certifications considered an asset - A satisfactory Criminal Record Check. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. FCF will provide applicable instructions and paperwork upon request -Training dates TBD |