Pa Day Camp Volunteer - September 27, 2024

at  Brimacombe

Position Type: Volunteer
Time Period: September 27, 2024
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Orono, Ontario
Reporting to: Camp Volunteer Lead, Camp Counsellors, Camp Supervisors, Camp Director
At Brimacombe ski area we don’t just offer skiing and snowboarding, we offer a place for all ages to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and create memorable experiences! Entering our seventh year of summer camps, we are currently offering volunteer opportunities to fun, outgoing, and responsible youth, who have completed our Leader-In-Training or Counsellor-In-Training program, and are looking to help us make Camp Brimacombe a fun and safe place for our campers this summer.
As a volunteer on the Camp Brimacombe team, you will be assigned to a group where you will shadow one of our counsellors, practicing leadership skills and assisting in programming & activities that promote learning for not only the campers, but you as well. We will treat you with respect and give you the opportunity to take ownership this summer by providing input into the activities, and helping implement positive growth of campers and the camp itself.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of Camp Brimacombe’s LIT or CIT program
Completion of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training
Valid First Aid certification
Ability to work well as part of a team
Strong communication skills
Outgoing
Enjoy working with children
Ability to engage in physical labour of lifting, moving (chairs/tables etc.), bending, running and lots of walking (this is a very active job)
If selected to volunteer, you will also receive a copy of Brimacombe’s Criminal Offence Declaration form which must be completed and successfully submitted prior to your first day. This only needs to be completed once per summer, regardless of the number of volunteer weeks completed.

Shadow assigned Counsellor and help implement the daily schedule within the assigned camp group
Assist in maintaining a safe and fun learning environment for campers
Assist in preparing camp spaces and materials as needed throughout the day
Assist with programming and activities for campers, following Brimacombe standards and protocol
Follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas and assist with enforcing these protocols within the camp group
Help create a positive camper experience, consistent with Brimacombe standards
Participate in on-going training sessions, as required
Ready to take on any challenge and help when needed