Volunteer Positions

Role: EcoCamp Assistant Volunteer
Organization: Stanley Park Ecology
Location: Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC

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 Summer 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 Summer Camp dates are:

• July 6 to 10
• July 13 to 17
• July 20 to 24
• July 27 to 31
• August 10 to 14
• August 17 to 21
• August 24 to 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 two weeks of camp over the summer.

Location

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

Training

Training is mandatory and will be in-person on June 20th.

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 our Application Form to apply:
https://forms.office.com/r/zMhNWeqnuq

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If you have questions, connect with vols@stanleyparkecology.ca .

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