Summer Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator

2 weeks ago


North Vancouver, Canada Parkgate Community Services Society Full time

**Organization**
With a vision of a vibrant, connected community, Parkgate Society (PS) creates opportunities for people in our community to live life better. We support this vision through the development of a unique and diverse blend of accessible low-cost and no-cost programs and services, created in direct response to community needs; primarily serving children, youth, families, and seniors.

Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, staffed by over 100 dedicated employees, and assisted by many volunteers, our diverse and welcoming team are committed to making Parkgate Society a welcoming and inclusive community services organization.

**Position**
Parkgate Society is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a full-time Summer Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator to lead a team of volunteers from July 1 to August 23, 2024, for our Summer Day Camps at Parkgate Community Centre. We provide high quality, well
- respected day camp experiences for children aged 5-12 year of age.
- Lead in the training and orientation of volunteers for summer camps
- Provide supervision and support to volunteers
- Assist in day camps as required and engage with children in an enthusiastic and friendly manner
- Be able to communicate positively and professionally with co-workers, volunteers, and families
- Communicate with Camp Leaders to obtain feedback on volunteer performance and communicate this feedback to the volunteers
- Mentor volunteers to improve their skills and abilities
- Schedule volunteers, making changes and adjustments as needed

**Job Skills and Qualifications**
- Excellent communication, planning, leadership, coaching, and problem solving abilities
- Administrative and organization skills
- Experience working with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with children and high school students
- Responsible Adult Certification
- Criminal record check required

**Priority will be given to those with previous experience**:

- as a volunteer
- with non-profit organizations
- coordinating or supervising volunteers

**HRSDC Canada Summer Jobs Grant**
This position is partially funded through the HRSDC Canada Summer Jobs Grant. In compliance with HRSDC Summer Jobs Grant guidelines, applicants must be under 30 years old.

**Remuneration**
$21.00 per hour

**How to Apply**

**About Parkgate Community Services Society**:
Parkgate Community Services Society is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization providing programs and services to our friends and neighbours at Parkgate Community Centre and satellite locations east of the Seymour River. We provide services to youth and seniors and we operate an extensive child care and family services program. With more than one hundred people on staff over the course of the year, we are a diverse and welcoming team committed to making this a great place to live, work and play. We pride ourselves on being community-driven, community-inspired and community-supported.



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