Cheakamus Centre Outdoor School (ODS) Counsellor Program
What is it? An opportunity to provide mentorship, leadership, and supervision for NVSD grade 4βs and 6βs 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 4βs and 6βs, 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 β earn volunteer hours and work experience to build your post-secondary resume!
| βVirtual 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/counsellingβ
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.
| βQuestions? Contact Ms. Jaimie Clay jclay@sd44.ca Grade 10 Counsellor

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