2024 YRES Summer Camp Volunteer - Richmond Hill

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 or affordable educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth. We are seeking volunteers that are interested in supporting our Summer Camp at a public school location in Richmond Hill. 

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 June
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the campsite 
• Support counsellors with snack and meal preparation 
• Help manage disciplinary issues and conflicts that may arise

Time commitment:

• Camp runs from July 8 to August 16, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays 
• There are three shift options: mornings at (8am to 12:30pm), afternoons at (12pm to 4:30pm), and full day (8am to 4:30pm)
• Your commitment must be by the week (Monday to Friday), e.g., the week of July 8

Camp location: A public school in Richmond Hill (to be announced later in April by the school board)

This is one of four locations across Richmond Hill, Markham, and Toronto/Scarborough.

A great candidate for this position will possess the following: 

• Must be 14+ years of age
• At least 3 months of experience working with children, 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