2024 French Conversation Circle Summer Camp Volunteer

About York Region Educational Services and this Opportunity:

York Region Educational Services (YRES) is a not-for-profit organization that provides individuals in the vicinity of York Region with free and affordable educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth. Partnering with Markham Public Library, we are thrilled to host French Conversation Circle, a summer camp program for children in Grade 1-4 at the Milliken Mills Library, and we are seeking volunteers that are interested in supporting this program. 

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Assist camp counsellors in leading small-group activities and team-building exercises, when instructed
• Ensure campers are safe, supervised, and abiding by camp rules at all times
• Communicate with campers, parents (occasionally), and other staff members
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required in June
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the campsite  
• Help manage disciplinary issues and conflicts that may arise

Time commitment:

• Camp runs from Aug 12-16, Monday to Friday
• There are three shift options: mornings (8:45am to 12:30pm), afternoons (12:30pm to 4:15pm), and full day (8:45am to 4:15pm)
• Your commitment must be by the week (Monday to Friday), i.e., the whole week of Aug 12-18

There will also be training sessions on Saturdays in late May-June, with in-person sessions at Aaniin Community Centre in June. (More information will be provided in May.)

Camp location: Milliken Mills Library (7600 Kennedy Road, Markham, ON L3R 9S5)

A great candidate for this position will possess the following: 

• Must be 14+ years of age
• At least 3 months of experience working with children, preferred
• Ability to motivate children towards learning new skills
• Collaboration skills
• Self-management skills and the ability to demonstrate responsible, ethical, and professional conduct – YOU are the role model 
• Enthusiasm and passion towards working with children