French Conversation Circles Summer Camp Volunteer
Schedule
Mon Aug 12 2024 at 08:45 am to Fri Aug 16 2024 at 04:15 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Milliken Mills Library | Markham, ON
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About this Event
About York Region Educational Services and this Opportunity:
York Region Educational Services (YRES) is a not-for-profit organization that provides individuals in the vicinity of York Region with free and affordable educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth. Partnering with Markham Public Library, we are thrilled to host French Conversation Circle, a summer camp program for children in Grade 1-4 at the Milliken Mills Library, and we are seeking volunteers that are interested in supporting this program.
Key responsibilities are as follows:
- Assist camp counsellors in leading small-group activities and team-building exercises, when instructed
- Ensure campers are safe, supervised, and abiding by camp rules at all times
- Communicate with campers, parents (occasionally), and other staff members
- Attend meetings and training sessions as required in June
- Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the campsite
- Help manage disciplinary issues and conflicts that may arise
Time commitment:
- Camp runs from Aug 12-16, Monday to Friday
- There are three shift options: mornings (8:45am to 12:30pm), afternoons (12:30pm to 4:15pm), and full day (8:45am to 4:15pm)
- Your commitment must be by the week (Monday to Friday), i.e., the whole week of Aug 12-18
There will also be training sessions on Saturdays in late May-June, with in-person sessions at Aaniin Community Centre in June. (More information will be provided in May.)
Camp location: Milliken Mills Library (7600 Kennedy Road, Markham, ON L3R 9S5)
A great candidate for this position will possess the following:
- Must be 14+ years of age
- At least 3 months of experience working with children, preferred
- Ability to motivate children towards learning new skills
- Collaboration skills
- Self-management skills and the ability to demonstrate responsible, ethical, and professional conduct - YOU are the role model
- Enthusiasm and passion towards working with children
Where is it happening?
Milliken Mills Library, 7600 Kennedy Road, Markham, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00
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