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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Support EcoHouse PA Day programming by leading activities and games, assisting with setup and cleanup, and helping with site operations. Volunteers also provide secondary supervision of children, answer questions, and help families find their way around the site.
Job details
Summary Volunteers at EcoHouse PA days will directly work with children and families engaging in activities, help to prep and clean-up the site, and more. Location Address 22 Veevers Drive Hamilton, Ontario L8K 5P5 When Opportunity Type Event - Specific Date Starts Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Ends Monday, October 26, 2026 About This Opportunity We are looking for enthusiastic and responsible teens and adults to join us as volunteer guides in our two upcoming EcoHouse PA Days. Volunteers in this role will directly work with children and families, help to prep and clean-up the site, lead activities and games, and ensure that safety and fun are at the forefront of each session. Here’s The Deets ⭐ October 26th, 2026, 8:30am - 3:30pm (3 shifts available) ⭐ Training date: Oct 23rd, 4-6pm ⭐ 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton, ON ⭐ Ages 14+, those 18+ need to submit a background check ⭐ Volunteer hours are earned for this opportunity Volunteers on this day will have a variety of roles to choose from based on ability and interest. We are looking for a wide range of people to make these days fantastic, including… 👟 exercise lovers to lead physical activities 📖 book worms to lead eco storytime 🎨 creative minds to lead art activities 🌿 naturalists to lead plant/animal identification activities 🔍 and more! Email us to share a hobby or skill you’d want to teach kids and families about All volunteers will be responsible for assisting as able in set up and clean up, site operations during programming, secondary child supervision (guardians will be present), answering questions, and helping wayfind for families. Volunteers should be comfortable working with kids and being outdoors. Some indoor volunteering opportunities will be available and may include dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, preparing snacks, supervising the quiet room, and storytelling. Multiple shifts are available and volunteers can choose one or more. Any questions can be directed to education@greenventure.ca Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. Minimum Age Comfortable commuting to opportunity location Volunteer Roles Available Choose your preferred volunteer role and make a difference! Guide 5 spots Oct 26, 2026 8:30 AM Oct 26, 2026 3:30 PM View Details Sign Up Causes Academics & Education Children & Youth Community & Social Services Environment & Conservation Tags kids families nature active wildlife outdoor hamilton local
What you’ll do
Support EcoHouse PA Day programming by leading activities and games, assisting with setup and cleanup, and helping with site operations. Volunteers also provide secondary supervision of children, answer questions, and help families find their way around the site.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirement and be comfortable commuting to the opportunity location; volunteers should also be comfortable working with children and outdoors. Volunteers aged 18 or older must submit a background check, and training is scheduled for October 23, 2026.
Listed skills
- Child supervision · Preferred
- Safety awareness · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Food preparation · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Child Supervision
- Activity Leadership
- Event Setup and Cleanup
- Safety Awareness
- Communication
- Wayfinding
- Outdoor Comfort
- Storytelling
- Plant and Animal Identification
- Arts and Crafts
- Physical Activity Facilitation
- Food Preparation
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Education
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Social Services
- Sports & Recreation
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