Do you want to make a difference for youth learning to explore forests while having fun volunteering? Joining the Volunteer Work Crew is an excellent way to build your skill set, gain experience working in a dynamic camp environment, and meet amazing friends. The Volunteer Work Crew members are integral to our team and provide critical support for camp programs. Volunteers split their time between assisting programs, facilities, and food services staff. Volunteers help clear trails, assist with supervising recreation areas like the boat dock and climbing wall, join the program staff team to lead overnight hikes, and so much more! Given that volunteers, staff, and campers stay onsite at the Evans Lake Forest Education Centre while camp is in session, the action never stops. Accordingly, applicants should enjoy working in ever-changing work environments. High energy, patience, a can-do attitude, and a passion for forests and working with youth are a must.

General

• Participate in the volunteer training sessions held on June 22nd and 23rd, 2024, with optional training from June 24th to 26th. 
• Assist the program in areas such as camper supervision, planning games, overnight hikes, activity prep and clean up, office duties, photos and video and basic editing, and equipment maintenance and inventory. 
• Assist facilities in areas such as grounds maintenance, janitorial duties, and project support. 
• Assist food services with end-of-day lock up, dishwashing, supervised food prep, and stocking food orders. 
• Assist with Transport Bus stops from Metro Vancouver/Squamish as needed.

• Volunteer training - June 22nd and 23rd, 2024, with Optional training with the rest of the program staff team from June 24th to 26th, 2024. 
• In their application, Volunteers submit the weeks they are available during the summer season (June 30th through to August 23rd, 2024) and, if accepted, will be told the weeks that they are scheduled no later than June 1st. 

• Comply with Evans Lake’s policies and procedures. 
• Take ownership of the safety of campers, fellow volunteers, and staff members. 

• Volunteers report to the Volunteer Coordinator, who offers ongoing support and mentoring. 
• Volunteers also receive mentoring and coaching from senior staff and the Program Manager. 

• First Aid Certificate (at minimum, an 8-hour basic certificate that includes CPR.)
• There are limited spaces available on the team, so priority will be given to applicants who possess additional certifications and licenses (e.g. an advanced first aid certificate, Class 4 or 5 driver’s license, certifications for paddling, rock-climbing, and lifeguarding), and are 17+ years old (16 is the minimum age for the Volunteer Work Crew, but priority is given to 17+year-olds.) Additional Information: 
• ELFES is an equal-opportunity employer. We are proud to uphold human rights, value the inclusion of all members of our community, and strive to create a safe and fun environment for everyone to explore forests.  
• To apply: Fill out our online application form at http://bit.ly/2EwKBRB 
• We acknowledge that Evans Lake is located near Ch’iyakmesh on the unceded territory of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) 

* We acknowledge that, for some Volunteer Work Crew applicants, this may be your first significant volunteer work experience. Not only can this role be a rewarding one, but the opportunity to practice researching volunteer roles and communicating with Evans Lake (as the program host) is excellent for building your general employment skills. In order to support that process for you (the applicants), and for confidentiality reasons, we can only discuss an application with the applicant (i.e. we cannot discuss an application with family members, representatives, or agents). If you have any questions about the role or any aspect of your application, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@evanslake.com

To apply: Fill out our online application form at http://bit.ly/2EwKBRB