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 4th to August 25th, 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 28th to 30th.

 

Location: UBC – Totem Field Studios, 2613 West Mall

 

To Apply:

 

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