CTS Youth Society – Summer Camp Volunteers

Peer Leader Program

Our Peer Leader Program equips CTS youth members (age 15-18) with training to become volunteer Peer Leaders. Peer Leaders are trained in leadership, program development, outdoor recreation and outdoor safety to plan and lead camp excursions in Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks (with support from experienced Camp Supervisors). A great way to have fun while boosting your career and academic resume, volunteer Peer Leaders make our “for youth, by youth” programs the best they can be! Applications open Monday, April 3rd 2023.

What will Peer Leader participants do?

  • Participate in Peer Leader Training, CTS Bootcamp, and In-Park training to learn about outdoor education, outdoor safety and hone your camping skills
  • Inspire, plan, and deliver camp program activities (with support from trained Camp Counsellors)
  • Organize and execute menu plans for overnight camps
  • Collaborate with other Peer Leaders in a team environment
  • Practice mentorship to CTS Youth participants
  • Lead in one or more camp locations throughout the summer

What’s in it for me?

  • Volunteer service hours (for school or other service programs)
  • Exposure to career and community opportunities
  • Lifelong skills such as meal prep, cooking, scheduling, time management, program development and facilitation, outdoor recreation, leadership, and camping skills
  • Gain confidence and progress in your personal development
  • A reference letter and certificate of completion at the end of the summer, should you meet the requirements
  • An invite to the Peer Leader Jamboree in August
  • A head start to becoming a paid CTS Camp Supervisor in the future
  • A shot at the “Stellar’s Jay Award,” an annual excellence award that commemorates those leaders that go above and beyond what is required of them

CTS Youth Society | For Youth, By Youth

Parkgate Society – Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to volunteer at any of these programs, please contact Christina at cthai@parkgatesociety.ca with the dates and program name that you’re interested in.

Seniors Programs

Tues Ongoing @9:45am: Preparing coffee, tea and refreshments
Tues Ongoing @3-4pm: Kitchen clean-up

Thurs Ongoing @9:45am: Preparing coffee, tea and refreshments
Thurs 2nd/4th Week of Month @10am-2:30pm: Access bus; 1on1 shopping partner

Fris Ongoing @10:30am-3pm: My Parkgate BREAK Dementia Program
Fris Ongoing @12:30pm: Preparing coffee, tea and refreshments

*Urgently SeekingThis position has specific volunteer requirements, please get in touch for more info.

Childcare Programs

Mons Ongoing @8am-5pm: Infant/Toddler Program support

Tues Ongoing @8am-5pm: Infant/Toddler Program support

Weds Ongoing @8am-5pm: Infant/Toddler Program support

Thurs Ongoing @8am-5pm: Infant/Toddler Program support

Fris Ongoing @8am-5pm: Infant/Toddler Program support

Hours are super flexible and can vary from 2+ hours to fit schedules.
** Must enjoy spending time with toddlers, and are NOT responsible for diaper changes/toileting. **

Sports & More

Tues, Mar 28 to May 2 @4PM-4:45PM: Soccer 4-6yrs & 6-9yrs
Tues, Mar 28 to May 2 @5PM-6PM: Soccer 4-6yrs & 6-9yrs
*Volunteering with Taura

Weds, Mar 29 to May 3 @3:45pm-4:45pm: Basketball 5-8yrs & 9-12yrs
Weds, Mar 29 to May 3 @5PM-6PM: Basketball 5-8yrs & 9-12yrs
*Volunteering with Nicola & Aiden

Thurs, Apr 6 to May 4 @4:30pm-6:30pm: Budding Chefs 9-12yrs
Sats, Apr 15 to May 13 @10am-12pm: Budding Chefs 9-12yrs
*Volunteering with Colline & Steven

Arts & Crafts

Youth Art Studio Programs
Mons, May 29 to Jun 26 @3:30pm-5pm: Drawing & Watercolour 6-12yrs
Weds, Apr 5 to Apr 26 @9:45am-10:45am: Art Exploration Parent Participation 2-5yrs
Weds, Apr 5 to Apr 26 @11:15am-12:15pm: Art Exploration Parent Participation 2-5yrs
Weds, Apr 5 to May 10 @3:30pm-5pm: Creative & Expressive Art Exploration 6-12yrs
Weds, May 3 to May 31 @9:45am-10:45am: Art Exploration Parent Participation 2-5yrs
Weds, May 3 to May 31 @11:15am-12:15pm: Art Exploration Parent Participation 2-5yrs
Weds, May 17 to Jun 28 @3:30pm-5pm: Creative & Expressive Art Exploration 6-12yrs
Weds, Jun 7 to Jun 28 @9:45am-10:45am: Art Exploration Parent Participation 2-5yrs
Weds, Jun 7 to Jun 28 @11:15am-12:15pm: Art Exploration Parent Participation 2-5yrs
Sats, Apr 15 to May 20 @2:30pm-3:30pm: Art Exploration Parent Participation 2-5yrs
Sats, May 27 to Jun 24 @2:30pm-3:30pm: Art Exploration Parent Participation 2-5yrs

Youth Clay Studio Programs:
Tues, May 16 to Jun 27 @4pm-5:30pm: Kids & Clay 6-8yrs
* Weds, Mar 29 to May 10 @4pm-5:30pm: Kids & Clay 8-12yrs
Weds, May 17 to Jun 28 @4pm-5:30pm: Kids & Clay 8-12yrs
Thurs, Mar 30 to May 11 @5:30pm-7pm: Pottery Club 12-18yrs
Thurs, Mar 30 to May 11 @7:15pm-8:45pm: Pottery Club 12-18yrs
Thurs, Mar 30 to May 11 @3:45pm-5pm: Pottery Family 5yrs+
Thurs, May 18 to Jun 29 @5:30pm-7pm: Pottery Club 12-18yrs
Thurs, May 18 to Jun 29 @7:15pm-8:45pm: Pottery Club 12-18yrs
Thurs, May 18 to Jun 29 @3:45pm-5pm: Pottery Family 5yrs+
Fris, Mar 31 to May 12 @3:30pm-4:45pm: Pottery Family 5yrs+
Fris, Mar 31 to May 12 @5:15pm-6:30pm: Pottery Family 5yrs+
Fris, May 19 to Jun 30 @3:30pm-4:45pm: Pottery Family 5yrs+
Fris, May 19 to Jun 30 @5:15pm-6:30pm: Pottery Family 5yrs+

Special Events

Sats, Apr 1 One-Time @5:30pm-10:30pm: Parkgate Society Preteen Dance Support
Sats, Apr 29 One-Time @5:30pm-10:30pm: Parkgate Society Preteen Dance Support
Sats, May 27 One-Time @5:30pm-10:30pm: Parkgate Society Preteen Dance Support

Summer Day Camps

We will be announcing the Parkgate Summer Day Camps schedule soon!

In the meantime, if you would like to volunteer with us again for Summer Day Camps 2023, please submit an application via the link below:
https://form-can.keela.co/summer-2023-volunteer-application