Camp Bonaventure - Summer camp volunteer

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Between Friends provides quality social, recreation, and development opportunities, so that people with disabilities can Connect, Grow, and Belong.

Come and volunteer wit Between Friends summer camps at Camp Bonventure! You will be working with kids with disabilities, helping to provide social and recreational programs weekdays from the end June to the end of August. We offer a wide variety of activities for kids age 4-17, from swimming , to playing field games, going on offsite trips, and more!

Our Volunteers helps to facilitate the program alongside the Senior Counsellors, making sure our participants are safe, comfortable, included, and having fun!

Time Requirements

Our Summer camp programs run weekdays from 8:30-4:30 PM.

We ask that our volunteers are able to give us a minimum of 5 days througout the summer, but more would always be appreciated.

You might be the person we’re looking for if:

Fun - You look for ways to incorporate excitement and joy into day-to-day experiences.

Intentional - Your actions are purposeful and value driven. You are a direct and clear communicator. Ability to respond appropriately in high stress situations.

Caring - You welcome and celebrate people with empathy and dignity. You enjoy working with individuals to create supports that work the best for them.

Easeful - You strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces that remove barriers to access. Previous experience developing and implementing programming, considered an asset.

Safe - You value creating and maintaining safe spaces to promote inclusion and fun!

Requirements:

Must be over the age of 12.

Must pass a Police Check (Between Friends will supply details)

Reliable transportation to and from program

Ability to support with personal care, a second person to medication administration, and lifts and transfers - Training to be provided.

Come with an inclusive mindset

An eagerness to learn and try new experiences

Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively

Ability to communicate via Slack with program leaders and office staff

Successfully complete an application form on Better Impact

Experience working with people with disabilities would be considered an asset.