SUMMER CREW VOLUNTEERS
SUMMER VOLUNTEERS
We invite you to join us and be part of a community that is making a profound difference in the lives of young people. Not only will you help change the lives of others, but you may also discover a newfound sense of purpose and fulfillment within yourself. Come and make a difference by becoming a summer volunteer at Stillwood.
ADULT VOLUNTEERS
Stillwood offers volunteer opportunities all year round. Click on the link provided below to reaching out to our volunteer coordinator, you're taking the first step in embarking on an enriching journey with Stillwood.
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Stillwood!
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Are you passionate about serving others and have a knack for developing youth and children? If you are on the lookout for a fulfilling career that allows you to positively impact lives, then we would be thrilled to have you on board with us. Join us today and embark on a journey of purpose and fulfillment!
SUMMER VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Cabin Leader Positions
At Stillwood, most of the summer crew positions are centered around leading cabins, which is why we encourage those who are willing to be cabin leaders to start their application in this way. It is important to acknowledge that all cabin leaders must have a strong understanding of the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith, as cabin leader positions require theological teaching. Cabin leader positions will be filled before support crew positions.
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Responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and acceptance of all campers; to lead devotions; creating one-on-one times with campers; to invite them to come to faith in Christ and to disciple them in their faith; to planning activities with the cabin group, and lead or assist in leading an activity skill. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Attendance to summer training, including online modules, is mandatory. Applicants must be turning 17 by the end of the year.
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The YDP Mentors will facilitate the daily functions of the YDP program under the guidance of the YDP Director. This is a relational position: YDP Mentors will live, work, and do activities alongside YDP participants (ages 14-18) and be available to them for support and guidance as they progress through the program. Tasks include leading YDP participants in work duties, teaching or facilitating discipleship sessions, running team-building and community-oriented activities, and more. Applicants for this role should be flexible, servant-hearted, positive role models, who have a heart for the individual growth of their participants, and have experience in leading and discipling young people. Note: successful candidates will be assigned to lead a specific stage of the YDP program based on need and gifting. Must be at least 19 years of age. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. For more information on YDP, see our YDP page or email ydp@stillwood.ca.
Support Crew Positions
At Stillwood, our Support Crew is a dedicated team of individuals who are responsible for managing specific areas of the camp. Their primary role is to support our cabin leaders throughout the day and facilitate various aspects of our summer program. Roles are available from April 28 - Aug. 30th.
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One position available. Must be at least 19 years old with prior camp experience. Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: to oversee Waterfront Wednesdays, with a focus on power boats. NLS is preferable, but not mandatory. Must have class 5 or 7 driver’s license, a willingness to learn how to drive boat trailers and PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card).
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One position available. Must be at least 17 years old. Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: to oversee Waterfront Wednesdays, with a focus on kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. NLS is preferable, but not mandatory. Must have a class 5 or 7 driver’s license and a willingness to learn how to drive boat trailers.
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One position available. Must be at least 19 years old with prior camp and/or administrative experience. Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. During the summer will be required to work weekends, as well as weekdays, with days off midweek. Should be skilled in soft computer skills, as well as organization and taking initiative, with a willingness to learn the online systems we use. Should have a willingness to serve, especially in customer service.
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One position is available. Must be at least 19 years old with prior camp experience. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: to actively engage the camp in daily worship by overseeing and planning morning chapels, day camps songs and evening campfires. This will include leading teams of musicians and being a liaison between the speaker and the rest of the camp volunteers. Note that they are not required to lead every worship session, but rather are expected to train up others to do this. They will also be expected to help out in all areas of camp, filling in gaps and helping to care for the other leaders.
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Must be at least 19 years old. Responsibilities: to supervise swimming activities in our pool, other lifeguards and do general maintenance/upkeep on the pool. Must be NLS qualified and have experience in lifeguarding.
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Must be at least 17 years old. Responsibilities: to film, edit and promote the weekly camp video, and compile a summer-long volunteer video. Will also serve in other areas of camp, so must be organized and have good time management. Will work directly under our Executive Director, in promotion of the camp. Attendance to May and June is desirable but not required, but must attend staff training (end of June).
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One position is available. Must be at least 19 years old with prior camp experience. Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: To oversee the safety and operations of all daily land activities. This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling volunteers, maintaining equipment and providing positive reinforcement, ensuring the safe facilitation of activities. They will report directly to the programs directors. They will also be expected to help out in all areas of camp, filling in gaps and helping to care for the other volunteers.
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One position is available. Must be at least 19 years old with prior camp experience. Will work directly under our Program Directors, and should be prepared to work very hands on with the main camp program. Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities include: Organizing and facilitating all camp games, planning pool parties (while working with waterfront coordinator and lifeguards), skit nights, and various team challenges. Should be an energetic, creative, and enthusiastic individual, with a willingness to go above and beyond in the games that are given to them.
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One position is available. Must be at least 21 years old with prior camp experience. Will work directly under our Program Directors, and should be prepared to work very hands on with the main camp program. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: assisting in administrative work, including communication with parents, registration, schedules, and filling in any other support crew positions as needed.
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One position is available. Must be at least 19 years old with prior camp experience. Will work directly under our Day Camps Director, prepared to work very hands on with the day camps program. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Responsibilities: to oversee and coordinate the Day Camp Program and to train and work alongside the Day Camp volunteers, leading by example. They will also be expected to help out in all areas of camp, filling in gaps and helping to care for the other leaders, while also forming strong connections with the youth groups that come to volunteer.
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One male and one female position is available. Must be at least 21 years old with prior camp experience. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith. Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory. Head Cabin Leaders will not be in a cabin with campers but will provide support and leadership to the cabin leading and program team. They will proactively contribute to the morale of summer as well as respond to both camper and leader issues that require special attention. Prior camp experience is a necessity. They will also be expected to help out in all areas of camp, filling in gaps and helping to care for the other volunteers.
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2 positions available.
Approach Program Coordinator works under our Operations Director & Approach Director, to manage and coach camp volunteers while establishing and maintaining positive relationships with leaders, parents, and campers. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith.
Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all these dates is mandatory.
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2 positions available.
Primarily responsible for providing meals for campers and volunteers during summer camp program up to 45 people, preparing meals for special diets, cleaning/ organizing kitchen and appliances. In addition, cooks are responsible for maintaining meal records. To provide additional support to our Approach Directors, relating in management of staff and camper day-to-day routine. Must be at least 19 years of age. This position requires theological teaching based on the Mennonite Brethren confession of faith.
Must be available from April 28 - Aug. 30th. Attendance to all of these dates is mandatory.
Additional skills/interests:
Aside from being a cabin leader, there are additional skill areas that are an important part of our summer programs.
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Must have musical skills, and willingness to work as a team. Will serve directly under the Chapel Coordinator, as well as other areas of camp. Skills in sound/tech desired, but not required.
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Six positions are available. Must be at least 16 years old. Responsibilities: to supervise swimming activities in our pool and waterfront. Will also be involved with Stillwood’s first aid team. Must be NLS qualified and have experience in lifeguarding. Bronze cross training is applicable for lifeguard assistant positions.
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Must be at least 17 years old. Responsibilities: to take photos of every aspect of camp as well as take, organize and print the cabin photos. Will work alongside the Video Ministries Coordinator and Executive Director. Will serve in other areas of camp, such as Cabin Leading or Support Crew.
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Must be at least 18 years of age, with prior boat driving experience. Must have class 5 or 7 driver’s license, a willingness to learn how to drive boat trailers and PCOC ( Pleasure Craft Operator Card).
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YDP provides the atmosphere and resources for youth aged 14-18 to discover more about themselves and who God has created them to be. With a mixture of work experience, and leadership training, it is our hope that through this program youth will develop the skills and abilities to grow into adulthood with confidence.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
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One position needed per week. Please contact us at programs@stillwood.ca if you are interested. Camp speakers will facilitate 8-10 campfire/chapel “talks”. They will be expected to create 2-3 discussion questions to go alongside each of their morning chapel sessions, and provide those in advance of each session. For their week they can stay onsite (with families if needed), with access to certain resources. Camp placement or sponsorship is provided as remuneration (please contact if not applicable).
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Up to two positions are needed per week. A valid First Aid Certificate Required (Standard 1st Aid & CPR-C, OFA 1/3, First Responder EMR, or Red Cross Advanced First Aid.) A Registered Nurse or Doctor is an asset. Camper placement or sponsorship is provided as remuneration.
Contact us at programs@stillwood.ca if you are interested.
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This position is for nursing students aiming to gain experience and add to their resume. For each week of volunteering as a camp first aid attendant (min. requirement 1 week commitment), with a $500 bursary directly to the school.
Up to two positions are needed per week. A valid First Aid Certificate Required (Standard 1st Aid & CPR-C, OFA 1 or 3, First Responder EMR, or Red Cross Advanced First Aid.)
Contact programs@stillwood.ca for more information.
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Two positions needed for every Wednesday of out camp sessions, as well as other individual days. Bus drivers are a necessity for us to operate our Waterfront Wednesdays, as well as outtrips. Responsibilities: to ensure safe operation of the bus and perform bus inspections prior to use. Must have perfect driver’s abstract and current class one or two license and air brakes. Honorarium or partial camper placement is provided for each day served.
Contact us at programs@stillwood.ca to register to volunteer.
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If you’re a youth pastor and you’re looking for a great opportunity for your whole youth group to do, check out this link to get more information about volunteering with our Day Camps program!
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Spring Crew Training: April 28th-May 5th
Highropes Training: May 3rd-5th (all spring crew, cabin leaders, and support crew positions)
Support Crew Training: June 20th-30th
Summer Crew Training: June 21st-23rd AND June 27th-30th