We have received funding from HRSDC for the last seven years allowing us to hire summer staff.

Summer Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities for Students

Application Deadline for Positions: April 18, 2013

Position 1: Youth and Volunteer Coordinator

To provide welcoming, orientation and liaising with visiting families: plan, coordinate and implement summer program; supervise younger volunteers; assist cottager and host families and children; track and log volunteer hours and activities. Assist with the overall coordination of and running of volunteer program. Clean and maintain cottage and lodge facilities. $10.25/hour to $12.25/hour based on experience. Work week: Monday to Friday.

Position 2: Youth and Family Counselor

Implement recreational activities for children and their families at Waupoos Farm; deal directly with visiting families on activities such as arts, crafts, games, reading and sport activities. Clean and maintain cottage and lodge facilities. $10.25/hour to $12.25/hour based on experience. Work week: Monday to Friday.

Position 3: Head Lifeguard

Provide surveillance during pool operation hours to prevent accidents. Administer policies, procedures and rules to ensure the proper conduct of pool users. Provide teaching program to youth. Clean and maintain pool on a daily basis. $12.25/hour to $14.25/hour based on experience. Work week: Tuesday to Saturday

Position 4: Lawn, Garden & Property Maintenance and Small Animal Care

Assist in the daily care of poultry yard and other petting zoo type animals. Help with the building and repairs of stalls, fences, painting and other relevant duties as they arise. Provide lawn maintenance, oversee community garden and provide trail management for 200 acre wooded area. Clean and maintain cottage and lodge facilities. $10.25/hour to $12.25/hour based on experience. Work week: Monday to Friday.

Please Note:
    All applicants must be a minimum of 15 years to apply.
    Police check is required for all positions
    Waupoos is not located on any OCTranspo bus routes
    Bilingualism, current CPR and First Aid are considered assets.
    Training for all positions will take place on Saturday, June 8th, at our Summer Kick-Off Event.
    30 hours per week for 8 weeks, commencing on Monday, July 1st and end August 23rd or 24th, 2013.
    Students must be returning to full time studies in September 2013 (funding requirement)
    Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted
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Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Assist with programming, cottage clean-up, laundry, animal care, gardening, weeding, painting, crafts, outdoor games etc. Mondays to Saturdays available. Summer volunteers are encouraged to participate one day per week, for 6 to 8 weeks. Interview and police check required. Must be a minimum of 14 years to apply.
Application Deadline: April 18th, 2013

Please direct all inquires to Waupoos Family Farm, c/o The Farm Management Team

To download a PDF version of our 2013 summer job opportunities click here.