Work at Camp - Ten Oaks Project

work at Camp Lifting Leaves

Applications are open for program staff for Camp Lifting Leaves 2023.

All staff must successfully complete an interview, reference checks, and a police background check.

Camp Lifting Leaves is a weekend-long camp experience for youth from 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, families, and communities who are at least 12 years old and have an active file with an Indigenous well-being agency or child welfare agency. Camp Lifting Leaves is a program of the Ten Oaks Project, run in partnership with Indigenous well-being agencies and child welfare agencies across Ontario. Our programming allows campers to receive instruction, strengthen old skills, and develop new ones through various virtual activities!

Camp Lifting Leaves works from a camper-centered, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist framework. We strive to offer an environment as diverse as the campers who enjoy our camp programming.

Program Staff

Responsibilities of the program staff include:

  • Learning names and pronouns for your group of participants
  • Lead or assist in activities that match their skills during the day and in evening programs, facilitate discussion groups, virtual campfires, and other program activities as needed
  • Work in partnership with agencies to support the well-being of participants and the success of the program
  • Maintain the confidentiality of all staff and campers

Skills & Qualifications

  • Demonstrated understanding of the needs of children and youth from 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, families, and communities
  • Experience working with children and youth will be considered an asset
  • Demonstrated understanding of anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices
  • Maintain the confidentiality of all staff and campers
  • Completion of a police record check for the vulnerable sector

Time Commitment

Staff will be required to attend the virtual training session on September 17 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm EST. Staff are also required to be present at camp from October 13 -16

HONORARIUMS

Camp Lifting Leaves staff are offered an honorarium of $550 for the weekend. 

Commitment to Equity

In keeping with the Ten Oaks Project’s commitment to equity, applicants are strongly encouraged to self-identify in their applications. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

Selection Process

Applicants will be selected based on experience, skills, and demonstrated commitments aligned with the goals of the Ten Oaks Project and Camp Lifting Leaves.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest and resume by email to [email protected] by 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.