Volunteers

Camp Bighorn; Calgary; On-site; Full time

Job description

Volunteer opportunities will be determined based on the needs, ministry, and capacity of Camp Bighorn. Camp Bighorn will contact potential volunteers when opportunities become available.

• Summer Camp Volunteers: Those serving in a specified capacity in order to meet the needs during Bighorn's regular summer camp season. These volunteers may serve between one and ten weeks.
• Short-term Project Volunteers: Those serving for any length of time between one day and three weeks, in order to complete a specific project.
• Short-term Periodic Volunteers: Those serving on a routine basis in a very part-time capacity, including once a week, bimonthly, or at irregular intervals within a one-year period of time.
• Long-term Volunteers: Those serving on a full-time basis in order to fill a specific role at Camp Bighorn.

Submitting a Volunteer Interest Form does not guarantee an opportunity is available for service. Volunteer opportunities will be determined based on the needs, ministry, and capacity of Camp Bighorn. Camp Bighorn will contact potential volunteers when opportunities become available. Should the volunteer be interested in the opportunity proposed by Camp Bighorn, the volunteer may then be required to complete the Volunteer Application. Volunteers may be subject to a background check or certain requirements based on the area of volunteer interest.

General Information

• All meals are provided free of charge when the kitchen is in service; lodging may also be available.
• Volunteers may serve varying lengths of time based on the opportunity offered. Bighorn will gather potential volunteer availability and interest and then contact volunteers as opportunities arise. Your time serving will be full, but it will also be fun. In addition to spending time with other volunteers and staff, you will be able to explore the grounds, enjoy God's beautiful creation, and when possible, Bighorn may have space to get volunteers out on an adventure...
• Willingness to uphold Camp Bighorn’s mission, vision, and doctrinal statements
• Adherence to all Bighorn policies and procedures
• Willingness to serve, be flexible, and cooperate with and submit to Bighorn Staff
• Consent to Bighorn's Release of Liability, criminal background check, vehicle driving requirements, and/or other required training that may pertain to the volunteer opportunity
• Be at least 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Note: A criminal background check is required for volunteers over the age of 18, and vehicle driving requirements apply to volunteers over the age of 21.

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