Camp Outlook

Canoe Trip Leader

Camp Outlook - 10 Union Street West, Kingston ON, Kingston, ON

May 22nd 2023 to Aug 25th 2023 12:01AM to 11:59PM     0-1hrs / day

Applications Closed
Camp Outlook

Camp Outlook

Children & Youth - Kingston, ON
Member For 1 year
No Positions Open
Phone613-544-6444
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Email summer@campoutlook.ca
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Address10 Union Street West, Kingston ON, Kingston, ON
Do you accept secondary/high school student volunteers? No
Do you/would you consider accepting post-secondary student placements? No

Canoe Trip Leader

Camp Outlook
Children & Youth
Applications Closed

Be a CANOE TRIP LEADER with Camp Outlook this summer! Camp Outlook is looking for dedicated volunteers to lead canoe trips in beautiful Algonquin Park with deserving youth - could that be you? THERE IS NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!! We provide all the training, certifications, and experience for our volunteers to become qualified canoe trip leaders, along with room and board for the summer! Founded in 1970 by a Queen's medical student, Camp Outlook is an all-volunteer charity providing free wilderness camping adventures for youth ages 13 to 17 experiencing barriers to the outdoors. Our campers come from a variety of backgrounds; we aim to provide positive environments where they can learn about themselves and build skills that can help them in their everyday lives. Outlook is as rewarding as it is challenging; you'll never forget this summer! To learn more and apply, please visit campoutlook.ca/volunteers or email us at summer@campoutlook.ca. The application is due on March 21st.

  • Background Check Required
  • Not Accepting Applications
  • Kingston, ON
  • May 22nd 2023 to Aug 25th 2023
  • 12:01AM to 11:59PM
  • 0-1hrs / day
  • Apply Before: Mar 21st 2023
  • 20 Spots Available of 20
  • Suitable For: Adults (18+)
Canoe Trip Leader

Dates and Times

The summer begins in Kingston in late May when we start our training. Over the first 6 weeks, you are trained in all the skills you will need to lead safe and fun canoe trips (from paddling to camp cooking to communication to conflict mediation to emotionally supportive strategies). This training includes Advanced Wilderness First Aid and Bronze Cross/Medallion certifications, along with an 8-day practice canoe trip in Algonquin Park to solidify your wilderness camping and leadership skills. You are expected to participate in all of the training; it is more than a 9-5 commitment and is run throughout the week, including weekends.

Required Qualifications

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!! Must be 18 by June 2023 Please apply directly at: https://www.campoutlook.ca/volunteer

Position Responsibilities

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: An unwavering commitment to our youth. No prior experience, certifications, or formal education is necessary. Only a universal attitude of respect for our campers is required. An openness to learning. Everyone comes with their own skills, experiences, and areas for improvement; teaching and learning from each other is an essential part of building our team. A willingness to try again. We know that growth takes time and that failure is a part of learning. You’ll need to practice with an openness to feedback and different perspectives.

Volunteer Benefits

Volunteers will get all the training, certifications, and experience for our volunteers to become qualified canoe trip leaders, along with room and board for the summer! Outlook is as rewarding as it is challenging; you'll never forget this summer!