Volunteer Program Assistant

2 days ago

Sooke, Canada YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island Full time

**Volunteer Program Assistants**
**Wanted**

**Positions Available**:16
**Start Dates: Late June, until August 29, 2025**

Join YMCA-YWCA Camp Thunderbird, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, near Sooke, BC and help
shape tomorrow’s leaders through outdoor adventure and wilderness immersion We offer both
overnight and day camp programs. With 1200 acres of wilderness and a commitment to excellence,
our camp provides children and youth with skills, confidence, and appreciation for the natural
environment. Activities include canoeing, rock climbing, kayaking, archery, orienteering, ropes
courses, lake swimming, games, campfires, drama, and moredon’t have these skills yet? Not to
worrywe will train you
- You'll be part of a tight-knit and caring team.
- You'll lead activities, teach skills, facilitate safety, build community, and promote inclusion.
- You’ll also get:
❖ staff special events such as evening socials (build your own sundae, nacho night etc.)

❖ excellent food including: bottomless salad bar at lunch and dinner (breakfast bar too);
homemade pizza, chili, curry, burgers, and more; dessert after every dinner, evening

snacks.

❖ free membership to the YMCA-YWCA gym and pool facilities.

**What you’ll need before volunteering starts**:
❖ a clear police information check, with Vulnerable Sector Screening (prior to start date - not

❖ Standard First Aid with CPR-C

**What you will be doing**:

- Volunteer program assistants work in pairs and are responsible for meeting the

emotional, physical and safety needs of a group of up to 10 campers, age 5-15.
- Live in rustic cabins or yurts with a co-counsellor and the camper group.
- Planning and delivering group programs, enthusiastically leading campers in all activities

and camp-wide games and providing for the individual and group needs of children, up to
24 hours/day.
- Managing group dynamics and behaviour of the group to ensure all campers feel

supported, safe, and included.
- Following YMCA Camping and BCCA accreditation standards in program delivery - part of

the training
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- Promoting and role modeling the YMCA-YWCA core values: honesty, caring,

respect, responsibility and inclusion.
- Demonstrating, promoting and role modeling exceptional interpersonal skills, and a love

of working with children and youth.
- Seeking help from a supervisor when it’s necessary. They are there to help

**Qualifications**:

- Current Standard First Aid with CPR C
- Current Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard is a strong asset
- Completed Grade 11
- A clean Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required (prior
- Current Wilderness First Aid an asset
- Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rock Climbing certifications are assets (training provided)

get ready for a great summer outside.

**_NOTES: _**

1) Shortlisting for interviews will begin in early February and will be ongoing - flexible interview
scheduling is available

2) These positions are dependent on government funding and sufficient registration levels
3) The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is committed to equity and inclusion, and welcomes those

who are gender diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+, First Nations, Metis and Inuit, Black, racialized, neurodiverse,
process, please let us know.
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**_The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer.
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