High Park Nature Centre

Summer Camp Counselor Assistant Position Overview

• Opportunity type: In person (multiple positions open)
  • Summer Camp (children ages 4-13 years, please see the Summer Camp page for more information)
• Ages of Children Volunteers Support:
  • Leafhoppers (4-5 years old)
  • Cicadas (6-7 years old)
  • Dragonflies (8-10 years old)
  • Mantids (11-13 years old)
• Commitment: Minimum one full week commitment
• Shifts: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) 
• Age requirements: 15 years of age or older
• Location: High Park Nature Centre, 375 Colborne Lodge Drive, Toronto

What You'll Be Doing

• Role model respect and appreciation for the natural world;
• Contribute to program delivery within your comfort level and ability;
• Encourage participation in games and activities;
• Assist in supervising children to help keep them safe and comfortable;
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the Nature Centre;
• New volunteers must attend an orientation session prior to the start of Summer Camp.

Qualities of a Success Volunteer at the Nature Centre

• Enthusiasm!;
• Ability and/or desire to connect with kids;
• Desire to learn about and connect with nature;
• Ability to be outside in all weather conditions (e.g. rain, sunshine, extreme heat);
• Ability to commit to one full week of camp Monday-Friday;
• Must be 15 years of age or older;
• Valid police record check for individuals 18 years and older.

Please note: Some of our programs may be physically demanding including lifting/carrying programs materials up to 30lbs, longer hikes on uneven terrain, sitting/standing/running for extended periods of time, etc. If you require physical accommodations, please reach out. 

Commitment

Summer Camp Counselor Assistant positions require a week-long, Monday to Friday commitment from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (37.5 hours). Volunteers who can commit to a full week of camp are preferred.

Perks of Volunteering

• Orientation session prior to the start of camp;
• Invitation to complete your police record check through mybackcheck.com and reimbursement after 10 hours of volunteering (for volunteers ages 18 years and older);
• Completion of high school volunteer hours;
• Reference letter upon request;
• An opportunity to learn from and shadow Outdoor Educators;
• An opportunity to learn about the ecology of High Park;
• An I 💚 High Park t-shirt after 35 hours of volunteering;
• Attractions Ontario membership benefits.