The YMCA of Hong Kong Camping and Community Programmes Section organizes camp activities for children ages 5-14 regularly during Summer, Christmas, Lunar New Year, and Easter Holiday. We run a variety of camps throughout Hong Kong serving close to 6,000 children each year. Our seasonal camping team is built around a core of energetic and dedicated youngsters who are eager to make a difference in children’s lives. If you would like to experience a memorable holiday, filled with fun and rewarding adventures serving the children of our community, look no further.
YMCA Camping ensures that its staff and volunteer gets the best out of their experience while working. We provide all of our staff and volunteer with pre-camp training, guaranteeing a better understanding of our programmes.


Requirements

  1. Age 16 or above
  2. Basic Command of English ( Communication & Written )
  3. Team- oriented
  4. Out- going, responsible, patient and willing to take on new challenges
  5. Experience preferred but not necessary

Volunteer Duties Discription

  1. Work alongside a Camp counselor to deliver activities throughout the camps (Day camps activities include mass games, songs, sports activities, art & craft sessions, cookery, out-trips, team building games etc; Residential camps activities include all of the above plus water sports activities, archery, rope course, campfire, night games etc.)
  2. Attend pre-camp and post-camp meetings
  3. Conduct proper campers’ care and supervision
  4. Facilitate a fun and safe learning environment for campers
  5. Integrate the YMCA four core values into all camp activities
  6. Assist Counselors and Co-ordinators in all camp related responsibilities

Rewards & Benefits of the CIT Programme

  1. Career applicable skills: communication skills, leadership skills, public presentation skills, multi-tasking management skills, and crisis management skills
  2. Hands-on working experiences with children and fellow team members
  3. Broaden perspective and strengthen confidence
  4. A network of friends with diverse backgrounds
  5. Community service hours
  6. Opportunities to be promoted as camp counselor and camp co-ordinator
  7. Opportunities to participate in oversea camps and over sea exchange programmes
  8. Achievement of providing a fun and fulfilling holiday for hundreds of children

Application methods

Complete the appropriate application forms and return to us through fax, email, mail or in person on or before the stated deadline.

Fax: 2367 0522
Email: y.cit@ymcahk.org.hk
Address: YMCA of Hong Kong
Camping Section
41 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Enquiries

Mandy Ng - 2268 7079

Bella Fong - 2268 7079

y.cit@ymcahk.org.hk


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