SUCCESS Hillside Gardens Day Camp

Title: Volunteer Summer Camp Assistant

Nature: Work closely with Summer Camp Leader and Co-Leader to provide a safe and fun environment at the Summer Day Camp being delivered at a family-oriented social housing complex. Excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with children aged 6-12.

Duties:

• Assist with supervision of summer camp participants.
• Interact and engage with participants during sport/art/educational activities.
• Assist staff with daily set-up, activity preparation, and clean-up.
• Accompany summer camp staff and participants on field trips.
• Provide input into and feedback on camp activities.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Applicants must be above the age of 15. (University students preferred).
• Experience in working with school aged children in a camp/group setting an asset.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and creative.
• Mature, responsible, and reliable.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in English; ability to speak an additional language is an asset.
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Reference Check required.
• First Aid and CPR training preferred but not a requirement.
• Minimum commitment of 36 hours (6 shifts); regular availability throughout camp dates preferred.
• Must attend volunteer orientation – Date and time TBA.

Duration:

• Shifts: Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays from July 3rd –August 6th, 2019.
• Hours from 9:30am-3:30pm.
• Additional shifts may be available for special events and/or field trips.

If interested in this volunteer position, please send a cover letter and your resume to Teresa Huang (teresa.huang@success.bc.ca) or Jenica Kang (jenica.kang@success.bc.ca) by June 21st, 2019.