Volunteer Camp Counsellor

(Sunrise Developmental Support Services, Support Services)

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Position ID: V-OSH0089
Last Modified: 13 Jul 2023
Last Full Update: 13 Jul 2023

Opportunity Details: Volunteer Camp Counsellor

Contact Carly Lambe, Recreation Manager - Volunteer Coordinator, Sunrise Developmental Support Services; Phone: 905 438 9910 * 289 927 5977 * 905 903 3037; Email: recmanager@sunrisedss.ca
Duties
  • attend a 2-day training to review members (clients) in detail, daily procedures, support measures & other camp logistics - dates are July 29th & 30th and August 12th & 13th - can do one full weekend or one Saturday and one Sunday of either weekend.
  • Attend a mixer event on Thursday August 17th from 7-9pm 
  • Luggage drop off: bringing your luggage & medications on Saturday August 20th between 1-3pm
  • Campers arrive at Sunrise building located in Whitby at 7:30am to depart at 8am Monday August 21st and leave to arrive by approximately 5pm on Sunday August 27th
  • Support members in our camp setting including but not limited to: emotional support, hygiene, daily routines, volunteer to be a friend
  • Provide support with programming and activities
  • Ensure members are engaged and having fun
  • Support staff with planning, set up, clean up and member support
More Info Link https://www.sunrisedss.ca/general-8
Benefits Extensive valuable experience as a Camp Support  
Develop connections with members, volunteers and staff 
Learn a multitude of skills related to communication, leadership and program planning 
Gain knowledge and experience supporting and working with individuals who have disabilities 
Beautiful Camp Setting 
Extensive volunteer hours 130+ hours 
Opportunities for references
Clients Youth and adults ages 15-65+ years of age with developmental disabilities.
Ages 14 year(s) - 65 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Individuals
Areas of Interest Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Games ; Life Skills Support ; Personal Support ; Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Recreation & Sports ; Respite Services ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled ; Speech & Hearing Support ; Support for Visual Impairments ; Support Group Facilitation ; Youth & Activity Camp Support
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Sports & Coaching ; Team Work ; Positive attitude, good work ethic, team building
Commitment Length Short Term - One week - Monday August 21st to Sunday August 27th ; Dates to keep in mind 
- 2-day training (must do 1 full weekend or 1 Saturday & 1 Sunday of either weekend) options: July 29th & July 30th and Aug 12th & Aug 13th  
- Wabikon Mixer: Thursday August 17th from 7-9pm 
- Luggage & Medication drop off: Saturday August 20th from 1-3pm 
- Departure: arrive at the Sunrise building at 7:30am to leave for 8am 
- Return: approximately 5pm at Sunrise building
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; 1:1 + group support in cabins (ratio between 2-4 members to 1 volunteer accompanied with staff)
Minimum Hours 130 (Total)
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (All day / Overnight) 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (All day / Overnight) 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (All day / Overnight) 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (All day / Overnight) 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (All day / Overnight) 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (All day / Overnight) 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (All day / Overnight) 
 
Ongoing support throughout entire week
Seasons Summer
Accessibility Partially Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Uneven terrain, open area, cabin with accessibility ramp
Location Camp Wabikon, 2430 T234 Lake Temagami, Temagami, ON P0H 2H0 - Sunrise 1621 McEwen Drive Whitby
Number of Positions Ajax ; Beaverton ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Orono ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 
 
30 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
Anywhere in Durham Region and the GTA as long as able to commute to Whitby
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; 2-day training - options listed above and ongoing training/support throughout camping week
Transportation Near public transit ; Car required ; Transportation provided ; Bus transportation provided to and from camp - transportation to main building in Whitby required - bus stop within 5 minute walk from building and 5 minute drive from Oshawa go station
Application Deadline 31 Jul 2023
Cost none
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements ONLY REQUIRED IF ABOVE THE AGE OF 18.
Liability Insurance Available
Start Date On or after 28 Jul 2023
End Date 27 Aug 2023

Agency Details: Sunrise Developmental Support Services, Support Services

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Office Phone 905-438-9910
E-Mail programs@sunrisedss.ca
Website www.sunrisedss.ca
Address & Map
1621 McEwen Dr
Unit 6
Whitby, ON
Canada L1N 9A5
 
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Mailing Address 1621 McEwen Dr 
Unit 6 
Whitby, ON 
Canada L1N 9A5

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