Camp Counsellor (Companion)
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Camp Quality Manitoba |
| Address: | 1444 Queen Street E Toronto ON M4L 1E1 |
| Website: | http://campquality.org/cqmb |
| Organizational Description: | Summer Camper Programs: We facilitate a 1-week Overnight Summer Camp Program, hosted at Variety's Camp Brereton in Whiteshell Provincial Park, about two hours northeast of Winnipeg. Camp Quality Manitoba offers a wide range of programming for different needs and age groups. Community Family Programs (Fun Days): Our Community Family Programs are camp-style events that happen throughout the year for the entire family. Programs in the past have included: Family Camp Weekend, Sports Games, Reunions and more! Our Community Family Programs are currently being offered in Winnipeg and surrounding area. All of our programs are 100% free to attend. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Description of Role As a program volunteer, you could be assigned to a number of roles at camp; which you can indicate your preference on your application form. Companions are the 1:1 match volunteers, who have the opportunity to participate alongside their camper, playing games, singing songs, encouraging and cheering them on as they engage in the program and make new friends. At camp, we also have Super Companions. They support by giving Companions breaks during the week, helping lead activities and more! In this role, you'll show up ready for fun and to be flexible! This role is really cool, because you get to engage with lots of campers during the week! Volunteers have the opportunity to lead a pre-planned activity at camp if they like; we encourage you to indicate this on your volunteer application. Overnight Summer Camp Our overnight camp program give kids affected by cancer a chance to just be kids! What's unique about Camp Quality? Our campers are matched 1:1 with a volunteer Companion (Camp Counsellor) who is there to support them throughout the week. While we do everything in groups at camp for safety, this 1:1 matching provides both campers and caregivers with a level of assurance that their child is well taken care of. You can expect many classic camp activities, like swimming, sports and games, arts and crafts and more! Our year-round Camp Organizing Committee volunteers plan the schedule and activities for the week. |
| Skills Required: | Commitment Confirmed volunteers are required to attend a single day of mandatory training before camp begins. Volunteers must be on-site for the camp program for the duration of the week. Qualifications & Requirements Experience working with children or youth is an asset At least 18 years of age Able to provide a clear and current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. Able to provide 3 references Available for an online interview Complete a mandatory training Proof of childhood vaccinations |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Skills Gained Experience working with children Experience in leadership roles Experience in caregiver role Experience working with children with different abilities Experience running group activities Related Careers: Educations Nursing Child and Youth Worker ECE Policing Medical School Physicians Social Work |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Commitment Confirmed volunteers are required to attend a single day of mandatory training before camp begins. Volunteers must be on-site for the camp program for the duration of the week. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Are fulfilling volunteer hours for credit Speaks French Uses a wheelchair |
| Organization will provide: | Evaluation Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Online: www.campquality.org/register |
| Closing Date: | Jun 1, 2023 |
