Camp Got2Go Arrival/Departure Volunteer - Toronto/GTA

Volunteers play an integral role in delivering our promise of finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the lives of Canadians living with these chronic diseases. As a volunteer with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, the impact of your efforts will be felt by the millions of Canadians affected by Crohn's or colitis today, and for years to come.

We are seeking individuals passionate about making a difference in their community to join a team of dedicated volunteers in the role of Camp Got2Go Arrival/Departure Volunteer (Ontario). Camp Got2Go is a one-week overnight summer camp for children and teens living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, providing campers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact and connect with other kids facing similar challenges.

This role involves virtual and in-person interactions. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada encourages volunteers and community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by their local or provincial Public Health authorities. We take the health, safety, and well-being of volunteers seriously, especially in light of the fact that people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis may have compromised immune systems, which is why we continue to follow the guidance of local Public Health authorities.

This position requires a conversation to discuss the role and your goals for volunteering and additional screening (i.e. 1-3 references, Vulnerable Screening Check).

ROLE TYPE: In-person 
CATEGORY: Patient Programs 
LOCATION: Toronto/GTA, Ontario

Are you the right fit for the team?

As the Arrival/Departure Volunteer (Ontario) you will provide support for Camp Got2Go campers and staff including:

  • Adhering to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada policies and procedures, including the Volunteer Code of Conduct
  • Greet campers as they arrive at the Toronto Pearson International Airport or Billy Bishop Airport
  • Ensure all campers and their belonging are accounted for
  • Ensure campers board the van to camp
  • On departure day, ensure all campers depart on time and at their proper gate
  • Ensure campers make it through security

Location: 

Toronto Pearson International Aiport - 6301 Silver Dart Dr, Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2

Time Commitment: 

  • 4-5 hours on arrival day (August 18) and departure day (August 23)
  • 1 hour of training beforehand

What you bring:

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Passion for helping others
  • Insight into Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
  • Experience working with kids is considered an asset

What we offer

  • A community of support, a dedicated staff partner, a team of peers, and role-specific training
  • An opportunity to use and grow professional skills, expand your network
  • A hands-on chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children living with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis

*Please note that this position is contingent on a successful vulnerable sector screening (VSS) and references.

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  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.

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