Summer Camp Volunteer - Week 5 (2024)

Position Type: Volunteer

Time Period: Week 5 - Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily
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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shadow assigned Counsellor and help implement the weekly 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

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.

To Apply:

Please complete an electronic application by clicking the APPLY button associated with this posting by Thursday, July 25 at 11:59 p.m. We are currently not taking applications in-person.

For 2024, interviews were conducted as part of the LIT/CIT program and have been kept.

A number of factors influence how many volunteer positions are available/offered each week.

All applicants for Week 5 will be contacted by email by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024 regardless of if a position is being offered for Week 5.

LITs/CITs entering/currently enrolled high school in September that successfully pursue volunteer roles at Camp Brimacombe may be eligible to claim community involvement hours (LITs/CITs are strongly encouraged to verify with their school that the activity will count towards completion of their 40 hours).

Brimacombe is an equal and fair workplace. Brimacombe is committed to an environment that is barrier free; if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Information provided in all applications is treated confidentially and pursuant to Brimacombe's privacy policy. By submitting an application you certify that the statements made by you are true and complete to best of your knowledge. You acknowledge that any misrepresentation made by you in connection with your application will be sufficient cause for rejection of your application or, if selected, for termination. You authorize investigation of all statements contained in your application and release from liability any person or company furnishing such information.