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Summer Camp Positions Available!Summer Camp Positions Available!
Cherryville Summer Camp is a non-profit program being offered through Cherryville Community Food and Resources Society. We strive to support families and youth in Cherryville area by fostering a safe space for children to continue learning development throughout the summer months. Campers will have the opportunity to socialize with peers, build healthy and active routines and continue learning through games, crafts, science, free play and more!
We have two positions available, a Summer Camp Coordinator, as supported through Canada Summer Jobs, and a Summer Camp Helper offered solely by Cherryville Community Food & Resource Society. We are planning to run 6 unique week long camps, Monday-Thursdays throughout July and August in the Cherryville area. If you are interested in either position, please see below for more details.
Camp Coordinator Position Summary
The Summer Camp Coordinator will plan, coordinate, conduct, and supervise all recreational activities for youth during Cherryville Summer Camp. Camps will likely run Monday-Thursday for a total of 6 weeks throughout July and August 2025. The Camp Coordinator will spend time in June designing a course plan for the weeklong camps with the help of the Family and Youth Coordinator and CCFRS Staff. The first week will include orientation and job specific training such as First Aid training and WHMIS. Overall, the Camp Coordinator is responsible for the well being and safety of campers, as well as creating a fun and rewarding environment for them.
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Experience and/or training working with youth ages 5 through 12
- Cleared criminal record check for working with Vulnerable Populations
- Valid First Aid & CPR certificate *available through CCFRS if needed
- Must be between the ages of 18-30 years old
- Must be able to lift and support up to 50 pounds
Duties and Responsibilities for this Position Include:
- Plan and implement 6 unique week-long camps for Cherryville youth ages 6-12 (with support from CCFRS staff) throughout July and August
- Work collaboratively with the Camp Helper and support day-to-day activities
- Monitor and observe youth behavior to ensure safe environment is maintained
- Provide skill-building and social skills to youth where able
- Adhere to all program policies and procedures
- Understand emergency and safety protocols
- Ensure attendance checklists are completed daily and submitted to CCFRS staff on a weekly basis
- Help in the CCFRS office as needed
Hours:
This is a short-term summer position, consisting of 30 hours per week for 9 weeks starting June 16, 2025. Hourly rate will be $19.00/hour (including MERCS).
Please send resume to: cherryvilleyouth@hotmail.com or drop off your resume in person at CCFRS, Monday to Thursday – 8am to 3pm. Open until position is filled. Interviews to follow with a June start date.
Camp Helper Position Summary
The Summer Camp Helper will work under the direction of the Summer Camp Coordinator, providing support and assistance wherever needed. The Summer Camp Helper will be available during 6 unique week-longs camps throughout July and August and will role model, display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty, and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Experience and/or training working with youth ages 5 through 12
- Cleared criminal record check for working with Vulnerable Populations (if 18+)
- Valid First Aid & CPR certificate *available through CCFRS if needed
- Must be between the ages of 15-30 years old
- Must be able to lift and support up to 50 pounds
Duties and Responsibilities for this Position Include:
- Assist the Summer Camp Coordinator in weekly activities
- Monitor and observe youth behavior
- Provide skill-building and social skills to youth
- Model appropriate behavior
- Adhere to all program policies and procedures
- Understand emergency and safety protocols
- Ensure a fun safe environment for children
Hours:
This is a short-term summer position, consisting of 20 hours per week for 6 weeks beginning in July 2025. Hourly rate will be $17.85/hour (including MERCS).
Please send resume to: cherryvilleyouth@hotmail.com or drop off your resume in person at CCFRS, Monday to Thursday – 8am to 3pm. Open until position is filled. Interviews to follow with a Julys start date.
Cherryville Community Food and Resources Society
Physical location: 158 North Fork Road, Cherryville, BC V0E 2G3 Email: Cherryvilleyouth@hotmail.com Phone: 250-550-8902 Faxe: 250-547-0059
PUB NIGHT FundraiserPUB NIGHT Fundraiser
Bring your friends and enjoy some awesome local talent at our upcoming fundraiser on behalf of Cherryville Community Food and Resource Society! All proceeds raised go directly back into the various programs and services we offer to the Cherryville community including food bank services, youth and family programs, senior services, one-on-one supports, and more! Thank you for supporting our team and our vision and mission for supporting rural-based living.
Cherryville Community Food and Resource Society
Physical Address: 158 North Fork Road, Cherryville BC V0E2G3
Mailing Address: 412 Sugar Lake Road, Cherryville BC V0E2G2