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Summer Fun! Camps, July and August
Our Summer Fun! program runs for six weeks from July 2 – August 9, 2023, and offers a variety of visual and performing arts camps. Place des Arts is seeking responsible, caring and committed volunteers interested in working with children ages 5-12 years. Shifts are daily (Monday-Friday) at Place des Arts. You can choose between: Full-day shift: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM, 7 hours (with a 30-minute break) Morning shift: 8:30 AM-12:50 PM, 4.33 hours Afternoon shift: 11:45 AM-4:00 PM, 4.25 hours For our Summer Fun! volunteers, we require: • a minimum commitment of two weeks over the course of the Summer; • Attendance at a mandatory orientation session on Tuesday, June 25, 4:30-6:30 PM, at Place des Arts; • Experience working with children 5-12 years old, (for example babysitting, daycare, volunteering with elementary schools, day camps and other children’s programs); • Be patient, caring, friendly, dependable, committed, responsible and adaptable; • Ability to relate to children; • Effective verbal communication skills; • Ability to work in a team environment and follow instructions well; • Applicants must be over the age of 13; volunteers over the age of 18 are required to complete a Criminal Record Check; Specific duties include: • welcoming students each day; • assisting the teacher with classroom set up, clean up and disinfecting; • escorting students to and from the classroom; • Reinforcing Place des Arts “FISH” behaviour policy: Follow instructions, Include everyone, - - --• Show respect and Help each other. • working one-on-one with students who need extra support; • supervising students in the classroom, and during break times and transitions. Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
• Excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career related to education or childcare to gain experience and skills; • Earn work experience and volunteer hours; • Reference letters or confirmation/record of hours worked; • A Place des Arts volunteer t-shirt; • Be eligible for our Volunteer of the Month recognition program.
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