Description

All volunteers must be 13 (or completing grade 8), 14, or 15 years old in the calendar year in which they complete this volunteer course.

Taught by members of Camps Canada’s Senior Leadership team, you’ll learn critical job skills in a fun, relaxed environment.

Areas of Focus:

Welcome to our comprehensive volunteer and job training program. We cover a wide range of essential skills, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the dynamic world of work. Here’s a sneak peek: 

Strategic Resume Crafting: Learn how to write your first resume with strategic content that highlights your strengths and unique personality.  

Job Application Mastery: Navigate job postings with ease. We guide you in crafting impactful cover letters and utilizing online platforms (like Indeed) to maximize your job search. 

Interview Excellence: Sharpen your interview skills with our comprehensive training. From effective communication to confident self-presentation, we’ve got the keys to success. 

Professional Etiquette Insights: Learn the subtleties of professional etiquette, including handshakes, eye contact, and creating lasting positive impressions in your personal interactions. 

Leadership Development: Gain insights into effective leadership strategies. Learn to inspire and motivate teams, navigate challenges, and foster a positive and collaborative work environment. 

Responsibility and Accountability: Embrace responsibility as a cornerstone of professional growth. Our program emphasizes time management, reliability, and accountability in the workplace. 

Personality Profiling: Deepen your self-awareness through activities designed to uncover your personality traits, strengths, and areas for growth, empowering you to navigate the workplace more effectively. 

Effective Communication with Children: Our training provides guidance on effective communication, interacting with children, behavior management, and creating a positive environment for young individuals. 

Teaching Sport Progressions: Tailored for those in sports-related roles, our program covers the fundamentals of teaching sport progressions, emphasizing skill development and coaching techniques with a focus on positive encouragement. 

Basic First Aid Proficiency: While we don’t provide a formal First Aid certificate, you’ll gain foundational knowledge in basic first aid to respond confidently to common emergencies, ensuring the safety of those around you. 

Camp Administration Expertise: For those interested in the camp setting, our training addresses essential administrative skills, including organization, logistics, and effective communication with campers. 

Don’t worry, we won’t bore you to death.

We’ll play lots of fun games and keep the training light and informal. Just like camp . . . it’s supposed to be fun!

Certification

An official Camps Canada Certificate of Completion will be provided to all volunteers who complete our 12-hour Volunteer Prep Course. A volunteer uniform including a Camps Canada tee shirt, and name tag will be provided.

Course Dates available