Summer Camp Volunteer
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Summer Camp Volunteer |
| Date Posted: | Friday, March 24, 2023 |
| Organization Name: | Town of Orangeville |
| Organization Contact: |
Nicole Desaulniers 519-940-9092 ext. 4131 ndesaulniers@orangeville.ca |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: | Volunteer to complete high school requirement, gain valuable skills and experience leading children and programs. Open doors for future employment opportunities. |
| Type of Organization: | Public Service |
| More Info Link: | https://www.orangeville.ca |
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| Duties / Roles / Activities: |
- Provide fun, safe and healthy experiences for children in the program - Exhibit positive and professional behaviour with all participants, parents and co-workers - Provide daily support to Camp Coordinator, Assistant Coordinators of Summer Camps and Counsellors - Acknowledge role as a leader within the day camp program by modeling appropriate behaviour, acting as a good role model and maintaining a positive attitude - Participate fully and assist staff in the implementation of camp activities - Assist with monitoring child interaction and provide guidance to ensure the well-being of campers in consultation with the Camp Counsellors - Assist camp staff in the implementation of camp activities and clean-up - Assist in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the camp environments - Comply with all expectations outlined in training, including all associated training documents - Lead one game and one song with the assistance of the Camp Counsellors, per week of volunteer placement - Summer camp settings may include various conditions: outdoor environments, indoor spaces, lakes, swimming pools, skating rinks, field trips, and park settings ** MUST be able to attend mandatory training on June 17th 2023, 9:00am - 2:00pm ** |
| Sample Tasks: |
- Leading games, crafts, and other activities, - Help children transition to activities - Help supervise children and encourage their participation, inclusion, and sense of belonging - Help with clean-up and set-up |
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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: | Friday, June 9, 2023 |
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Fill out application - email Nicole at ndesaulniers@oranegville.ca or pick up and drop off your application from Alder Recreation Center on 275 Alder St or Tony Rose Memorial Center located on 6 Northmen Way. Volunteers can volunteer for 1 week or multiple, depending on individual goals! Choose what camp you'd like to work in - this depends on what we are offering on the week you indicate. We run camps at Alder, Tony Rose, and Island Lake Hours for volunteers will be Monday-Friday 9:00-4:30pm |