The YMCA of Hong Kong Camping and Community Programme 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.
Easter & Summer Season 2010 Application Begins - Feb 25th
Check out some of our staffs and volunteers in action: See photos
Requirements
• Age 16-18
• Basic Command of English (Communication & Written)
• Team-oriented
• Out-going, responsible, patient, and willing to take on new challenges
• Experience preferred but not necessary
Volunteer Duties Descriptions
• 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.)
• Attend pre-camp and post-camp meetings
• Conduct proper campers’ care and supervision
• Facilitate a fun and safe learning environment for campers
• Integrate the YMCA four core values into all camp activities
• Assist Counselors and Co-ordinators in all camp related responsibilities
Rewards and Benefits of the CIT Programme
• Career applicable skills: communication skills, leadership skills, public presentation skills, multi-tasking management skills, and crisis
management skills
• Hands-on working experiences with children and fellow team members
• Broaden perspective and strengthen confidence
• A network of friends with diverse backgrounds
• Community service hours
• Opportunities to be promoted as camp counselor and camp co-ordinator
• Opportunities to participate in oversea camps and oversea exchange programmes
• Achievement of providing a fun and fulfilling holiday for hundreds of children
Application Dates
Application begins – Feb 25th, 2010
Application deadline – Easter Season - March 17th Summer Season - June 11th, 2010
Application Methods
Download the appropriate forms from our website’s “Downloads” section and return to us by fax, email, mail or in person.
Enquiries
Agnes Tse – 2268 7079
Terence Chan - 2268 7078
campinghr@ymcahk.org.hk
Fax
2367 0522
Email Application Send to
The YMCA of Hong Kong Camping and Community Programme Section welcome you to join us if you are looking to have a meaningful and adventurous holiday. Be part of the team that creates countless fond memories and lasting friendships for the children of our community. Get the application forms from our website and apply today.
