Bus Registration Volunteer (Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton)
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About This Opportunity
Bus Registration Volunteer
Position Overview
Bus Registration Volunteers play an essential role in kicking off the camp week! You'll be the friendly face that welcomes campers and ensures all forms are complete, questions are answered, and everyone is ready for an amazing week ahead. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while having a blast, this role is for you!
Time Commitment
As a Bus Registration Volunteer, you’ll participate in volunteer work on August 17, 2025, at the location(s) and time(s) which has been agreed upon. Specific timing varies depending on the bus registration locations in Hamilton, Toronto or Ottawa, with each requiring a half day, morning time commitment. Along with the in-person volunteer hours, virtual training is required to ensure you feel fully prepared for your responsibilities.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Support set up and take down of the bus registration station
Greet families and campers
Screen campers for signs of communicable illness
Collect and store camper medications
Ensure all camper bags are tagged with the name of the camper/family and that all campers are accounted for before bus departure.
Hand over medications and documentation to the bus monitor prior to departure
All Arthritis Society Canada volunteers are expected to represent the organization positively and maintain a professional relationship with all campers that does not extend beyond the confines of the camp experience
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
Valid CPR-C and Standard First Aid certification is an asset
Satisfactory completion of a vulnerable sector check
Comprehensive understanding of the implications of living with arthritis
Passionate about working with children and youth
Major Contacts
An Arthritis Society Canada staff will be your pain point of contact
Collaboration with other volunteers and camp medical team members
Benefits:
Increase your knowledge about arthritis and Arthritis Society Canada’s mission
Build connections, give back to the community and impact those living with arthritis
A letter acknowledging a volunteer’s contribution can be provided on request
Fee for vulnerable sector check
Reimbursement for mileage to and from the registration location
Availability and Working Environment:
In addition to participating in bus registration, the volunteer will take part in camp orientation in preparation that includes a virtual connect to review bus registration policies and procedures. They will also take part in the debriefing session either in-person or teleconference and complete online evaluation survey with Arthritis Society Canada after camp.
We thank all applicants for their interest in volunteering with Arthritis Society Canada. Please note that not all candidates will be selected for the program.
Volunteer Roles Available
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