Cheakamus Centre Outdoor School (ODS) Counsellor Program
What is it? An opportunity to provide mentorship, leadership, and supervision for NVSD grade 4’s and 6’s at ODS.
Who can sign up?
Grade 10s, 11s, & 12s
What if I trained/counselled already this year or last year?
Great! Cheakamus Centre will email you directly when sign-ups are open in September.
Why should I counsel?
Make new friends! Earn volunteer hours! Inspire and connect with youth in your school district! Spend time outdoors!
During this highly impactful program, counsellors act as youth leaders and role models for visiting elementary school students, giving them an unforgettable experience in nature. This role includes fostering a strong connection with NVSD grade 4’s and 6’s, leading afternoon and evening activities, assisting teachers on field studies, and supervising cabins overnight. Counselling weeks are a great opportunity to make new friends, practice leadership skills, learn about nature & sustainability, and have lots of fun! Plus – earn volunteer hours and work experience to build your post-secondary resume!
| Virtual Information Sessions for Grade 10-12 Students
There will be two virtual information sessions hosted by Cheakamus Centre:
Tuesday, September 9 at 4:00 pm Thursday, September 11 at 4:00 pm
https://cheakamuscentre.ca/volunteer/counselling
Training Sessions
Training sessions will be held on October 3-5, November 7-9, and February 6-8. More information and the link to register for the program can be found at https://cheakamuscentre.ca/volunteer/counselling, and registration will begin in early September. If you have already trained as a counsellor, Cheakamus Centre will reach out in mid-September with fall dates for registration.
| Questions? Contact Ms. Jaimie Clay
jclay@sd44.ca
Grade 10 Counsellor
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