EcoCamp Assistant – Spring Break

Role Description

Do you enjoy working with children and spending your days outside? You can help connect young people with nature by volunteering as an EcoCamp Assistant this Spring Break! Stanley Park Ecology (SPE) runs outdoor day camps for children aged 6 – 11 based in Stanley Park each spring. This is a great opportunity to become familiar with the park, gain experience working with children in an educational and outdoor setting, and help empower children to connect with nature in meaningful ways. EcoCamp Assistants will work with camp staff to provide a quality day camp experience for kids in nature!

Duties

Alongside SPE Educators, EcoCamp Assistants will:

  • Support preparations for and delivery of fun and educational activities;
  • Assist in supervising EcoCampers;
  • Participate enthusiastically in camp activities and be a positive role model;
  • Encourage respect for nature, personal property, camp equipment and facilities;
  • Communicate with SPE Educators to work as a team;
  • Carry materials and equipment to and from locations within the Park;
  • Prepare camp equipment and resources.

Time Commitment

Our Spring Break EcoCamp dates are:

  • Week 1: March 17-21
  • Week 2: March 24-28

Volunteer shifts are four hours long with morning (8:30am-12:30pm) and afternoon (12:30pm-4:30pm) shifts available.

We are looking for volunteers to commit to at least one week of camp.

Location

Our Spring Break EcoCamp will be taking place in-person in Stanley Park.

Training

Training will be held during the first few volunteering shifts or during the week prior depending on availability.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills;
  • A willingness to work outdoors, come rain or shine;
  • Experience working with elementary school children is an asset;
  • Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old.

Benefits

  • Gain experience working with children in a beautiful outdoor setting;
  • Empower future environmental stewards with an understanding and appreciation of nature;
  • Spend Spring Break in Stanley Park, volunteering with like-minded people in a fun environment;
  • Attend the twice yearly volunteer appreciation events;
  • Reference letter available after completion of 25 hours of volunteering;
  • Access the benefits available to all SPE volunteers including discounted membership.

Application Procedure

Please email Harper Johnston, Volunteer Coordinator, at vols@stanleyparkecology.ca with the following:

  • Your resume;
  • A short description detailing (i) why you are interested in volunteering as an EcoCamp Assistant; (ii) why you believe you are suitable for the role and (iii) any relevant experience you may have;
  • Your availability to volunteer over Spring Break.

Please include ‘EcoCamp Assistant’ and your name in the subject line.

We thank all applicants but only those receiving an interview will be contacted. 

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