Camp Quality Manitoba is a volunteer driven non-profit charitable organization that provides free uplifting camp experiences for children affected by cancer and blood disorders and their families. We facilitate a 1-week overnight camp program, hosted at Variety Camp Brereton in Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba. Camp Quality was brought to Canada in 1988, initiated by a group of dedicated volunteers in Southern Ontario. Our overnight camp programs serve campers between the ages of 7 - 17. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated volunteers for our summer camp program.

Overnight Summer Camp

Our overnight camp program give kids affected by cancer a chance to just be kids! What’s unique about Camp Quality? Our campers are matched 1:1 with a volunteer Companion (Camp Counsellor) who is there to support them throughout the week. While we do everything in groups at camp for safety, this 1:1 matching provides both campers and caregivers with a level of assurance that their child is well taken care of. You can expect many classic camp activities, like swimming, sports and games, canoeing, adventure, arts and crafts and more! Our year-round Camp Organizing Committee volunteers plan the schedule and activities for the week.

Description of Role

As a program volunteer, you could be assigned to a number of roles at camp; which you can indicate your preference on your application form. Companions are the 1:1 match volunteers, who have the opportunity to participate alongside their camper, playing games, singing songs, encouraging and cheering them on as they engage in the program and make new friends.

At camp, we also have Super Companions. They support in giving Companions breaks during the week, help lead activities and more! In this role, you’ll show up ready for fun and be flexible! This role is really cool, because you get to engage with lots of campers during the week!

Volunteers have the opportunity to lead a pre-planned activity at camp if they like; we encourage you to indicate this on your volunteer application.

Commitment

Confirmed volunteers are required to attend a single day of mandatory training before camp begins. (June 16 2024)

Volunteers must be on-site for the camp program for the duration of the week.  (July 20-26 2024)

Confirmed volunteers are required to attend a single day of mandatory training before camp begins.

Volunteers must be on-site for the camp program for the duration of the week.

Qualifications and Requirements

New Volunteer Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Complete volunteer application
• Able to provide 3 references (New Volunteers).
• Available for an interview (New Volunteers).

Accepted Volunteer Requirements:

• Able to provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Provide proof of immunization status.
• Mandatory attendance and completion of Volunteer Training

Additional Medical Requirements for In-Person Programming:

All Volunteers must have the following full immunizations as per provincial vaccination schedule, or are beginning immunizations as part of a catch-up schedule.

• MMR OR Proof of Antibodies to MMR
• Varicella OR Previous History of Chickenpox OR Proof of Antibodies to Varicella
• Pertussis containing vaccine; ex. DTaP (one dose at minimum based on eligibility)

Each volunteer will need to complete a TB questionnaire in the application once confirmed for camp.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our volunteer team this summer please head to www.campquality.org/programvolunteer to learn more about our program offerings and to register. Once you’ve completed your application, a regional Volunteer Coordinator will contact you regarding your application status.

If you require accommodation during the interview process, please inform us in advance to arrange the appropriate accommodation. (ie. Closed Captioning).

Questions? Email us at volunteer@campquality.org