Volunteer Positions are open for Spring and Summer Staff:
for those 18 years and older with a willingness to serve!
:

Spring Opportunities (May - June)

Homewood offers an Outdoor education program to school groups on Vancouver Island. Spring staff are key to its success and act as instructors and leaders during these busy weeks. Approximately 15 college students are needed to help at this time. This number then doubles as we get into an extensive week of summer staff training in preparation for the summer camps of July and August.

Summer Opportunities (July - August)

Homewood offers a variety of programs during the summer for you to be involved with. Harbour Camp is held at our main site on Quadra Island. On these beautiful 275 acres, our activities centre around the waterfront and harbour setting. We accommodate about 65 campers in this program. Also on our main site is our Ranch Camp . This separate program is geared for 36 campers and runs concurrently with Harbour, but with its own schedule. Basic horsemanship skills along with many other activities combine to make this a much sought after experience.

About 1 / 2 hour away in a remote wilderness setting is our Woodsman Camp . This unique camp, located on a chain of fresh water lakes is entirely under canvas, and offers canoeing, kayaking, outtripping, windsurfing, sailing, campcraft, and more.
Each of these camps is a unique experience and summer staff are assigned to help in all of these areas throughout the summer.
DVBS and day camps are part of Homewood's ministry and these programs too are worked into the busy summer. There is no lack of opportunities to serve at Homewood. For a summer of challenge and exciting ministry, consider being part of our crew.

Positions include

• Counsellors
• Nurses
• Lifeguards
• Wranglers
• Bible Teachers
• Kitchen Help
• Craft Coordinator
• Drama / Singing Team
• Musicians
• Bus Drivers
• Sailors
• Gardeners
• Instructors for archery, riflery, crafts, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, water skiing, sailing, and camp craft.

Spring and Summer Staff Benefits include

• Training session
• Travel allowance
• Room and Board all summer
• Bursaries to ongoing students
• Challenge and growth physically, mentally, and spiritually

Who May Apply

Anyone 18 or over who enjoys the outdoors, relates well to children and young people, and wishes to express love for Jesus Christ and people in self-giving service.

Job Description

Camp Counsellors are responsible for seven or eight campers; teach a craft or activity, depending on ability and background; lead tent devotions; and assist with firesides and other activities according to individual skills. Staff Training at Homewood provides important preparation, and develops esprit de corps and confidence. It is preferable to come for the full spring/summer or the full summer program, including Staff Training and mid-summer staff retreat.

Application Procedure