Volunteer Opportunities
Toronto: Assistant Day Camp Counsellor – Evergreen Brick Works
Commitment: Two weeks or more, July–August 2012
Help city kids connect to nature at Evergreen’s Green City Adventure Camp and Locavore Camp (ages 10–12). Assistant Day Camp Counselors will work with Camp staff and program leaders to inspire 6–12 year olds in exploring and discovering the green side of Toronto. Activities will include urban-outdoor exploration, gardening, cooking, cycling, building, cooking, nature games and eco-crafts.
What you bring: You’re experienced and enjoy working with children. You love the outdoors and the environment. Outdoor/environmental education is an asset. Some first aid training preferred. You’re physically active and have some skills in arts/crafts/food gardening, nutrition and cycling. You’re reliable and a team player. You are 16 years old or older.
When & where: At Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave (view map and directions). Commit to at least two weeks during the summer, more are preferred. Shuttle bus transportation will be available to and from Broadview Station. You will also need to attend training sessions prior to camp starting.
How we’ll support you: There will be an orientation and training session before camp and field and program training will happen on the job. Training will include program overview, safety protocols and game/activity facilitation. You’ll receive ongoing support from the children’s education program staff team at the site.
Perks: You’ll get to work with kids outside and learn more about food and/or nature while building your skills. You’ll inspire young minds and be part of a great team of staff and volunteers. Certificates recognizing the achievement of nature education skills will be provided, along with special rewards and events for committed volunteers. You’ll get an Evergreen T-shirt too! TTC tokens can be provided if needed.
Good to know: Successful candidates will be required to have an acceptable Police Records Check. There may be the possibility of part-time work as well, for our extended care service that runs 8am-9am and 4pm-6pm. Shuttle bus transportation to and from the TTC is available.
If this sounds like you: Send an e-mail with your name, contact information and why you want to become an Assistant Day Camp Counselor to camp@evergreen.ca. We will follow up with selected candidates. At the info session, you’ll find out more about what Green City Adventure Camp and Locavore Camp is all about, participate in interactive activities and mini-interviews together, we’ll see if this is a good fit for you.
