Camp Counsellor (Companion)

Organization Details
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.

Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID:	5251

Description of Duties:	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. 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.

Skills Required:	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 , Evening 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. Dates for summer camp: July 20th-July 26th, 2024
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:	Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
Organization will provide:	Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation room and board for the week of camp
How to Apply:	Online: www.campquality.org/register
Closing Date:	May 10, 2024

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