| About the Position | |
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| Position # | 4956 |
| Organization | City of Guelph |
| Position | Summer Day Camp Volunteers - City of Guelph Summer Day Camps |
| Location | multiple sites |
| Impact Statement |
Have fun, make new friends, learn new skills, enhance your resume! To be friendly, enthusiastic and enjoy being in a camp day setting interacting and encouraging children to participate with the day to day activities, games and during the scheduled swim time dependent on the camp location. |
| Description |
1. Show a high level of energy, enthusiasm and contribute as a team member 2. Actively participate and assist with games, songs and activities (preparing crafts/activity stations, assist in facilitating songs) 3. Interact with campers during lunch and snack times 4. Assist with the transitions of activities (tidying up camp space, guiding campers to a new activity) 5. Be friendly and encouraging to all camp participants, leaders, co-volunteers and lifeguards 6. Support and assist the camp staff during all activities 7. Work cooperatively with camp staff and co-volunteers throughout the volunteer placement 8. Be onsite and be prepared to start your shift on time 9. Provide understanding and encouragement to each participant 10. Take appropriate precautions to ensure the well-being and safety of all participants 11. Wear volunteer shirt during camp hours and a singlet with appropriate swim attire when in the water (West End and Victoria Road locations) 12. Remain within arm’s length of campers assigned to you (2:1 camper to volunteer ration in pool/pool area) (West End and Victoria Road locations) 13. Ensure use of appropriate behaviour and language at all times 14. Communicate any questions, concerns, or problems that arise within camp with the Camp Team Leader 15. Be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities (sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, proper footware, pants/shorts, sunglasses) 16. Record your volunteer hours in the Volgistics data base 17. Complete an exit evaluation on completion of volunteer position |
| Required Information | References Required |
| Training Details |
• Complete online training and in person orientation • Read, know and understand the volunteer guidelines, policies and procedures and become familiar with the Volunteer Handbook |
| Working Conditions | indoors and outdoors; working with children and co-volunteering with youth; camp setting; active. |
| Minimum Duration | 6 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30 |
| Age | 14+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, Newcomers, Youth, High School Students |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Arts/Culture, Caring Support, Children, Recreation/Sports, Youth |
| Skill(s) | Team Building, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Motivate Others, Respect, Playing |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | http://guelph.ca |
| Application Link: | |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Becky MacDonald |
| Phone | "General inquiries, Service Guelph 519-822-1260Mayor's Office 519-837-5643Building Services 519-837-5615By-law Enforcement, Licensing and Security Division 519-837-2529Overnight parking exemptions 519-837-2529Office of the Chief Administrative Offic |
| Address | 1 Carden St Guelph, N1H 3A1 |