Overnight Camp Volunteer
(Campfire Circle)
Opportunity Details: Overnight Camp Volunteer
| Comments | New Volunteer Applications are being accepted for summer 2026, with interviews taking placing from February to April. |
| Contact | Joel Scadding, Coordinator, Volunteer Program, Campfire Circle; Email: volunteer@campfirecircle.org |
| Duties | THE OPPORTUNITY Campfire Circle will be running in-person overnight camp programs at two medically supported overnight camp locations, Rainbow Lake (Waterford, ON) and Muskoka (Rosseau, ON) this summer. We will also be running a Day Camp program in Ottawa. We are seeking new volunteers age 19+ with a variety of skill sets to participate in a life-changing volunteer experience! New volunteers must commit to one camp session, which can be a 4 to 8 day camp experience (inclusive of on-site training). All roles will require you to work in partnership with a team of other volunteers where your first priority will be camper/family safety; ensuring they are supervised and supported at all times. |
| More Info Link | https://campfirecircle.org/volunteers/ |
| Benefits | A fun and rewarding experience while making a difference in the lives of children with cancer or serious illness and their families. |
| Clients | Campfire Circle serves kids with cancer or serious illness and their families. |
| Ages | 19 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Child & Family Services ; Recreation & Sports ; Youth & Activity Camp Support ; Youth Engagement ; Youth Services |
| Skills/Experience | Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | Short Term - The minimum volunteer commitment is 4 to 8 days in summer 2026. |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
| Seasons | Summer |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Location | Campfire Circle Muskoka |
| Number of Positions | Barrie ; Ontario 200 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Provided upon arrival. |
| Application Deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Police Check | Required |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
| Start Date | On or after 30 Jun 2026 and on or before 31 Aug 2026 |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, or Haliburton ; Perth and Huron Counties ; South Simcoe ; VC - Bruce and Grey Counties ; VC - Muskoka District ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Orillia & Area ; VC - Parry Sound District ; VC - Peterborough ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland ; VC - South Georgian Bay ; VC -Northumberland |
Agency Details: Campfire Circle
| Office Phone | 416-961-6624 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-464-6624 |
| volunteer@campfirecircle.org | |
| Website | https://campfirecircle.org/ |
| Address & Map | Campfire Circle 464 Bathurst St E Toronto, ON M5T 2S6 |