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 7 – 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:
- Participate enthusiastically in camp activities and be a positive role model
- Set up and clean up camp equipment and activities each day;
- Assist in supervising EcoCampers, following camp safety guidelines;
- Encourage respect for nature, personal property, camp equipment and facilities;
- Communicate with camp staff to work as a team;
- Carry materials and equipment to and from locations within the Park.
Time Commitment
Our Spring Break EcoCamp dates are:
- Week 1: March 16-20
- Week 2: March 23-27
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
There will be a mandatory in-person training session on March 7th from 12-4pm.
Requirements
- Proactive communication, flexibility, 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 complete this Application Form to apply. If you have questions, connect with vols@stanleyparkecology.ca.
We thank all applicants but only those receiving an interview will be contacted.