2025 French Conversation Circle March Break Camp Volunteer - Angus Glen CC

About York Region Educational Services and this Opportunity:

York Region Educational Services (YRES) is a not-for-profit organization that provides individuals in the vicinity of York Region with free and affordable educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth. Partnering with Markham Public Library, we are thrilled to host French Conversation Circle, a summer camp program for children in Grade 1-4 at Angus Glen Library, and we are seeking volunteers that are interested in supporting this program.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Assist camp counsellors in leading small-group activities and team-building exercises, when instructed
• Ensure campers are safe, supervised, and abiding by camp rules at all times
• Communicate with campers, parents (occasionally), and other staff members
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required in March
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the campsite
• Help manage disciplinary issues and conflicts that may arise

Time commitment:

• Camp runs from March 10 - March 14 9am - 4pm, Monday to Friday
• There are three shift options: mornings (9am to 12:30pm), afternoons (12:30pm to 4pm), and full day (9am to 4pm)
• Your commitment must be by the week (Monday to Friday)

There will be virtual training sessions in Febuary and in-person training sessions on Saturdays at Aaniin Community Centre in March. More details to be followed in March.

Camp location: Angus Glen Library (3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON L6C 1P8)

A great candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Must be 15+ years of age
• At least 3 months of experience working with children, preferred
• Can hold a conversation in French and basic proficiency in reading and writing in French, preferred
• Ability to motivate children towards learning new skills
• Collaboration skills
• Self-management skills and the ability to demonstrate responsible, ethical, and professional conduct - YOU are the role model
• Enthusiasm and passion towards working with children