Kitchener Centre & Stratford Centre: Summer Camp Counsellor In-training (YOUTH OPPORTUNITY)
Are you a high school student looking to complete your community service hours? Do you enjoy working with children and have a passion for animals? This may be the position for you!
Volunteers will assist our summer camp staff with maintaining a welcoming and controlled camp environment for our campers ages 6-12 years old. This position will earn 40 hours of community service required for secondary school graduation.
Assignment Responsibilities:
- Assist camp staff with the morning set up and end of day clean-up.
- Assist with set-up and clean-up of camp activities through out the day, including crafts and guest presenters.
- Supervise children attending camp, as assigned by camp staff.
- Report health or behavioural concerns with campers to the Camp Director.
- Maintain a positive and energetic environment for all campers.
- Assist with set-up and clean-up of camp activities through out the day.
- Actively participate in all games and activities with children.
Other Requirements & Assignment Boundaries:
- Must be age 15 years of age or older.
- Must not be left alone with children.
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times and sign the confidentiality agreement.
- Must follow all HSKWSP policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Must be able to expend physical effort: bend, stoop and stand for long periods of time; running outdoors during games.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
- Patient, calm demeanor and an interest in working with children.
- Previous camp experience in a leadership role is considered an asset.
- Experience working with children is considered an asset.
Time Commitment: A one week commitment; 32-40 hours depending on scheduled week. Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
Kitchener Centre: 250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener
- June 29th-July 3rd (No Camp July1)
- July 6th-July 10th
- July 13th-July, 17th
- July 20th-July 24th
- July 27th-July 31st
- August 4th-August 7th
- August 10th-August 14th
- August 17th-August 21st
- August 24th-August 28th
Stratford Perth Centre: 125 Griffith Rd., Stratford
- June 29th-July 3rd (No Camp July1)
- July 6th-July 10th
- July 13th-July, 17th
- July 20th-July 24th
- July 27th-July 31
- August 4th-August 7th
- August 10th-August 14th
- August 17th-August 21st
- August 24th-August 28th
Mandatory Training Dates:
All successful candidates are required to attend one training evening, in their assigned centre:
Kitchener Centre Volunteers:
- Wednesday, June 17, 6-8pm OR
- Thursday, June 18, 6-8pm
Stratford Centre Volunteers:
- Monday, June 22, 6-8pm
**Please note that this position has a high volume of applicants. We are not able to provide every applicant with an interview or position. **
