Camp Counsellor
(Campfire Circle)
Position ID: V-MUS0022
Last Modified: 03 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 22 Feb 2024
Opportunity Details: Camp Counsellor
| Comments | Volunteers are essential in bringing the magic of camp to kids and families affected by childhood cancer or serious illness. From overnight camp, day events in local communities to in-hospital programs, there are so many opportunities for you to build connection, gain new skills and experiences and make a difference in the overall wellbeing of kids and their families during their most challenging times. |
| Contact | Lu Holt, Coordinator, Volunteer Program - Outreach & Experience, Campfire Circle; Phone: 647-265-3625; Email: lholt@campfirecircle.org |
| Duties | A passion for working with children and families is a must, but camp experience is not! We offer incredible professional development opportunities and the ability to connect to over 400 professional volunteers and staff that range in age from 19-70+. |
| Clients | Campfire Circle serves kids and families affected by childhood cancer & serious illness |
| Ages | 19 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Youth & Activity Camp Support |
| Skills/Experience | Were looking for folks with an interest in working with kids & families. No previous experience required! |
| Commitment Length | Short Term (3 months or less) - Camp is a 5-7 day commitment between July and August ; New volunteers must commit to one camp session which can be a 5–7-day commitment at our March and Summer Day Camps (Ottawa and Toronto), or Overnight Camp sites (Rainbow Lake – Waterford, ON and Muskoka – Rosseau, ON) - for those interested in paid opportunities, they can join us for the whole summer of fun. |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group |
| Accessibility | Unknown |
| Number of Positions | Muskoka District: 50 individual(s) ; Parry Sound District: 50 individual(s) 100 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Training is provided |
| Police Check | Required |
| Start Date | On or after 28 Jun 2024 |
Agency Details: Campfire Circle
| Office Phone | 647-265-3625 |
| lholt@campfirecircle.org | |
| Website | campfirecircle.org/volunteers/camp-volunteers/ |
| Address & Map | 4256 Highway 141 Rosseau, ON Canada P0C 1J0 |