2023 Summer Camp Volunteer Positions

The Department of Linguistics is looking to recruit individuals to fill the positions of summer Camp Volunteer for the “Language Detectives” camp:

https://recreation.ubc.ca/camps/summer/language-speaking-writing-language-detectives/.

The goal of these camps is to engage children with language-oriented activities in fun and interactive ways.

This role is perfect for you if you want to get more experience working with children (age 8 to 13) in a camp setting, but can’t commit to a full summer. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership and program development skills while working with children and drawing on their passion for language!

Camp Volunteers will be required to fulfill a variety of different roles. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Ensuring the fun and safety of children, ranging from 8-13 years old
Following the Coordinator and the Instructors instructions
Helping the Coordinator and the Instructors to prepare the camp materials
Implementing the camp curriculum

The camp itself runs throughout the summer from July 4^th to August 25^th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Minimum commitment is one week, and you can choose more than one (Monday to Friday: 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., or 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an hour break).

Qualifications:

Must be 16 or older
Experience working with children in group settings is preferred
Fluency in a second language is an asset

Requirements:

Current Criminal Record Check completed by the start of volunteering
Current First-aid/CPR certification completed by the start of volunteering
If under the age of 18, parent/guardian consent is required once the approval of the application
Mandatory Training from June 28^th to 30^th.

Location: UBC – Totem Field Studios, 2613 West Mall

To Apply:

Click here to apply now: https://ling.air.arts.ubc.ca/2023-summer-camp-volunteers/
Applications must include:
- Brief cover letter outlining your experience for the position,
- Agreement to provide proof of First-Aid Training and a Criminal Record Check by the start of volunteering

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Questions may be directed to ling.summercamp@ubc.ca

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