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Cherryville Summer Camp is a non-profit program being offered through Cherryville Community Food and Resources Society. We strive to support families and youth in Cherryville area by fostering a safe space for children to continue learning development throughout the summer months. Campers will have the opportunity to socialize with peers, build healthy and active routines and continue learning through games, crafts, science, free play and more!

We have two positions available, a Summer Camp Coordinator, as supported through Canada Summer Jobs, and a Summer Camp Helper offered solely by Cherryville Community Food & Resource Society. We are planning to run 6 unique week long camps, Monday-Thursdays throughout July and August in the Cherryville area. If you are interested in either position, please see below for more details.

Camp Coordinator Position Summary

The Summer Camp Coordinator will plan, coordinate, conduct, and supervise all recreational activities for youth during Cherryville Summer Camp. Camps will likely run Monday-Thursday for a total of 6 weeks throughout July and August 2025. The Camp Coordinator will spend time in June designing a course plan for the weeklong camps with the help of the Family and Youth Coordinator and CCFRS Staff. The first week will include orientation and job specific training such as First Aid training and WHMIS. Overall, the Camp Coordinator is responsible for the well being and safety of campers, as well as creating a fun and rewarding environment for them. 

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Experience and/or training working with youth ages 5 through 12
• Cleared criminal record check for working with Vulnerable Populations
• Valid First Aid & CPR certificate *available through CCFRS if needed
• Must be between the ages of 18-30 years old
• Must be able to lift and support up to 50 pounds

Duties and Responsibilities for this Position Include:

• Plan and implement 6 unique week-long camps for Cherryville youth ages 6-12 (with support from CCFRS staff) throughout July and August
• Work collaboratively with the Camp Helper and support day-to-day activities
• Monitor and observe youth behavior to ensure safe environment is maintained
• Provide skill-building and social skills to youth where able
• Adhere to all program policies and procedures
• Understand emergency and safety protocols
• Ensure attendance checklists are completed daily and submitted to CCFRS staff on a weekly basis
• Help in the CCFRS office as needed

Hours:

This is a short-term summer position, consisting of 30 hours per week for 9 weeks starting June 16, 2025. Hourly rate will be $19.00/hour (including MERCS).

Please send resume to: cherryvilleyouth@hotmail.com or drop off your resume in person at CCFRS, Monday to Thursday – 8am to 3pm. Open until position is filled. Interviews to follow with a June start date.

Camp Helper Position Summary

The Summer Camp Helper will work under the direction of the Summer Camp Coordinator, providing support and assistance wherever needed. The Summer Camp Helper will be available during 6 unique week-longs camps throughout July and August and will role model, display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty, and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Experience and/or training working with youth ages 5 through 12
• Cleared criminal record check for working with Vulnerable Populations (if 18+)
• Valid First Aid & CPR certificate *available through CCFRS if needed
• Must be between the ages of 15-30 years old
• Must be able to lift and support up to 50 pounds

Duties and Responsibilities for this Position Include:

• Assist the Summer Camp Coordinator in weekly activities
• Monitor and observe youth behavior
• Provide skill-building and social skills to youth
• Model appropriate behavior
• Adhere to all program policies and procedures
• Understand emergency and safety protocols
• Ensure a fun safe environment for children

Hours:

This is a short-term summer position, consisting of 20 hours per week for 6 weeks beginning in July 2025. Hourly rate will be $17.85/hour (including MERCS).

Please send resume to: cherryvilleyouth@hotmail.com or drop off your resume in person at CCFRS, Monday to Thursday – 8am to 3pm. Open until position is filled. Interviews to follow with a Julys start date.

Cherryville Community Food and Resources Society

Physical location: 158 North Fork Road, Cherryville, BC V0E 2G3 Email: Cherryvilleyouth@hotmail.com  Phone: 250-550-8902 Faxe: 250-547-0059

THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED – thank you to all who applied.

Job Title: Pre-made Senior Meals Cook and Food Bank Helper

Community: Cherryville

Status: 12-week position, April 15^th – December 18^th 2021

Position Summary

The Cherryville Community Food Bank is hiring a temporary casual worker to join our team in Cherryville for the year of 2021. We have an incredible team of local staff and volunteers who work together to provide various resources and services to the community. We are constantly growing our vision and working collaboratively to bridge services and resources to our community.

We are looking for someone to join our team and take on the role and responsibilities for cooking our monthly senior meals for the remainder of 2021. There is potential for hours to continue into 2022. In addition, there will be three weeks dedicated to helping at the food bank including the construction of our Christmas Hampers and processing food harvested from our Community Garden in September.

**This is a work opportunity for anyone that is qualified to receive B.C. income or disability assistance – it is meant to provide short-term relief for individuals effected by COVID-19 and increase their ability to participate in the labor market. Note: you do not have to be actively in receipt of income or disability assistance payments from the Ministry or Government of Canada to be eligible for this position.

Meal Cook Responsibilities:

• Working with staff to determine meals that will be cooked each month
• Picking up adequate supply of food to construct 100-125 pre-made meals
• Taking the lead on cooking meals, includes delegating tasks to volunteers who help prepare, cook, and construct pre-made meal containers
• Must adhere to food safety requirements

Training, Experience, and Skills:

• Must have current Food Safe – if you do not have this, there is opportunity to get it free through the Food Bank
• Experience in cooking, particularly with large quantities of food
• Effective time management skills is necessary
• Willing to work collaboratively with a team of staff and volunteers

Wages: stipend of $300 per meal completed (9 meals); 3 weeks helping at food bank ($300 per week) for total of 12 weeks of work.

The Cherryville Community Food Bank Society takes COVID-19 safety protocols very seriously and the person employed in this position will be expected to comply with our policy and procedures to reduce risk of spreading the virus and maintain safety.

If you are interested in applying for this position, contact Sharon Harvey at 250-550-6646. Please have a current resume available, there will be an interview scheduled for all candidates who meet requirements.