Volunteer Camp Counselor
(Camp Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre)
Position ID: V-MID0476
Last Modified: 17 Mar 2023
Last Full Update: 17 Mar 2023
Opportunity Details: Volunteer Camp Counselor
| Comments | Camp Trillium merged with another organization, Camp Ooch, and we have changed our name to Campfire Circle. |
| Contact | Joel Scadding, Program Coordinator, Volunteers, Campfire Circle; Phone: 647-370-1232; Email: jscadding@campfirecircle.org |
| Duties | Volunteer as a camp counselor at one of our two sleepover sites in Waterford (Rainbow Lake) or Rosseau (Muskoka) or day camp in Toronto or Ottawa. |
| More Info Link | camptrillium.com |
| Benefits | A fun and rewarding experience while making a difference in the life of a family dealing with childhood cancer. |
| Clients | At Overnight Kids camps they are children 7-18 years old affected by childhood cancer (parents, siblings or bereaved siblings). At family camps they are children ages 0-18 and their parents. At day camp the ages are 4-7. |
| Ages | 19 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Child & Family Services ; Recreation & Sports ; Youth & Activity Camp Support ; Youth Engagement ; Youth Services |
| Skills/Experience | Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | Short Term - Family camps and day camps are a 6 day commitment. Kids camps are an 6 to 12 day commitment. |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
| Dates and Times | They are sleepover programs so volunteers arrive at 7pm the day before the children arrive and depart at 11am on the last day of camp. Food and accommodations are provided. |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Location | St. Vincent Park, Barrie |
| Number of Positions | Ontario 200 individual(s) needed in total. Our programs are for children and families who reside in Ontario. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Provided upon arrival. |
| Police Check | Required |
| Start Date | On or after 30 Jun 2023 and on or before 31 Aug 2023 |
| Referrals | 9 |
Agency Details: Camp Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre
| Office Phone | 905-527-1992 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-999-2267 |
| Fax | 905-527-5314 |
| info@camptrillium.com | |
| Website | www.camptrillium.com |
| Address & Map | Camp Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre 940 Queensdale Ave E Hamilton, ON L8V 1N4 |