Day Camp Volunteer
Position: Day Camp Volunteer
Location: Aylmer, Ontario
The Town of Aylmer is inviting applications for a friendly, patient, and enthusiastic individual to join the Parks & Recreation Department in the volunteer role of Day Camp Volunteer.
This volunteer position will support the delivery of programs and services within the Parks and Recreation Department, helping create engaging and meaningful opportunities for the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting staff in leading daily camp activities and programming
- Helping facilitate games, crafts, and interactive activities
- Encouraging camper participation and positive group interaction
- Assisting with activity set-up and clean-up
- Helping prepare supplies and materials for camp activities
- Assisting staff with general camper supervision during activities
- Helping maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive camp environment
- Participating in orientation or training sessions prior to camp
- Perform duties as assigned by designated staff
Full volunteer position description:
Qualifications:
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic when working with children
- Positive team member who works well with staff and other volunteers
- Creative and interested in arts, games, sports, or other programming
- Responsible and respectful role model for campers
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions
- Minimum 14 years of age
- Experience assisting with camps, youth programs, or recreation activities considered an asset
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C (or Emergency First Aid) considered an asset
- HIGH FIVE – Principles of Healthy Child Development considered an asset
Remuneration: Volunteer Position
Apply online: https://portal.laserfiche.ca/j4889/forms/Rec-Volunteer
Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment, the Town of Aylmer is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for a volunteer opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.