Volunteer Opportunity
2025 Math Elites + U March Break Camp Volunteer - Angus Glen CC & Markham Village CC
Details
Description
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. Partnering with Markham Public Library, we are thrilled to host Math Elites + U camps for children in Grade 1-4 at Angus glen and Markham Village Library. 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 locations: Markham Village Library (6031 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3P 3A7) and Angus Glen (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
- 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
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. Partnering with Markham Public Library, we are thrilled to host Math Elites + U camps for children in Grade 1-4 at Angus glen and Markham Village Library. 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…
Location
Angus glen Library
How to Apply
Volunteers must be of age 14 or above, must be willing to attend Saturday trainings in June, own a laptop with internet access and camera, and acquire a VSC from the regional police upon request (further instructions will be provided during training).
Volunteers must be of age 14 or above, must be willing to attend Saturday trainings in June, own a laptop with internet access and camera, and acquire a VSC from the regional police…
