Hello Volunteers! 

 York Region Educational Services (YRES) is a not-for-profit organization. YRES provides individuals in the vicinity of the York Region with free educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth. 

 Do you have a strong work ethic and are passionate about education and community programs? Be part of a team where you can work for a non-profit organization and make an impact on students to learn more! You can make a difference in the world by giving students the opportunity to have access to free educational services! 

 About this opportunity: 

 We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Summer Camp program as Volunteer Counselors. As a volunteer, you will work alongside paid staff members to provide a fun and safe environment for campers. 

 Key responsibilities are as follows: 

 - Assist camp counselors in leading group activities and team-building exercises 

 - Ensure campers are safe and supervised at all times 

 - Communicate effectively with campers, parents (occasionally), and other staff members Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required 

 - Help manage disciplinary issues and conflicts that may arise 

 - Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the campsite 

 - Support paid counselors with snack and meal preparation 

 - Provide First Aid or CPR when necessary 

 - Ensure compliance with all camp policies and procedures 

 - Assist with campers during group sessions and explaining new contents 

 - Other duties as assigned by the camp director or counselors or other staff members 

 Note: Volunteer counselors will have a supporting role and will not be held accountable for the entire group as a whole, while camp counselors will have leadership roles and will be held accountable for the overall success of the camp program. 

 A great candidate for this position will possess the following: 

 - Must be 14 or above years of age 

 - Bilingual (for French camps) is an asset (Not Necessary) 

 - CPRC + AED certification is an asset (Not Necessary) 

 - At least 3-month of experience working with children 

 - Ability to work well with children and parents 

 - Ability to communicate well with parents, staff, and children 

 - Ability to motivate children towards learning new skills 

 - Ability to collaborate with others 

 - Ability to demonstrate responsible, ethical, and professional conduct - YOU are the role model 

 - Ability to provide support and instruction to campers and co-workers 

As a not-for-profit charitable organization, volunteer hours at YRES can be contributed to the 40-hour OSSD requirement. 

 We have three different location: Markham, Unionville, Thornhill. Please review and apply directly on the website: https://yorkeducation.org/summer-camp-volunteering/