About Summer Fun!

Our Summer Fun! program runs for six weeks from July 6 – August 14, 2026, and offers a variety of visual and performing arts camps. Place des Arts is seeking responsible, caring, and committed volunteers interested in working with children ages 5-12 years.

Shifts are daily (Monday-Friday) at Place des Arts. You can choose between:

• Full-day shift: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM, 7 hours (with a 30-minute break)
• Morning shift: 8:30 AM-12:50 PM, 4.25 hours
• Afternoon shift: 11:45 AM-4:00 PM, 4.25 hours

If you ARE NOT a current Place des Arts volunteer, you must first submit a Volunteer Application and complete a volunteer interview.
If you ARE a current Place des Arts volunteer, please scroll down to fill in the Summer Fun! Availability Form below.

For our Summer Fun! volunteers, we require:

• A minimum commitment of two weeks between July 6 – August 14;
• Attendance at a mandatory orientation session on Thursday, July 2, 2026, 4:30-6:30 PM, at Place des Arts;
• Experience working with children 5-12 years old, (for example babysitting, daycare, volunteering with elementary schools, day camps and other children’s programs);
• Be patient, caring, friendly, dependable, committed, responsible and adaptable;
• Ability to relate to children;
• Effective verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow instructions well;
• Applicants must be over the age of 14; volunteers over the age of 18 are required to complete a Criminal Record Check;

Studying in a field related to childcare and education is an asset. For example, Special Education Assistant (SEA) or Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood Education (ECE), Education or Professional Development Program (PDP), etc.

Summer Fun! Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities 

Summer Fun volunteers work closely with staff and teachers to ensure the safety and participation of students in the camp. 

Specific duties include: 

• Welcoming students each day;
• Assisting the teacher with classroom set up and clean up;
• Escorting students to and from the classroom;
• Reinforcing Place des Arts “FISH” behaviour policy: Follow instructions, Include everyone, Show respect and Help each other.
• Working one-on-one with students who need support;
• Supervising students in the classroom, and during break times and transitions.

Benefits: 

• Excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career related to education or childcare to gain experience and skills;
• Earn work experience and volunteer hours;
• Reference letters or confirmation/record of hours worked;
• A Place des Arts volunteer t-shirt;
• Be eligible for our Volunteer of the Month recognition program.

How to Apply: IF you are current volunteer, please fill in the Summer Fun! Availability Form below:

Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 weeks between July 6 - August 14, 2026

If you are not a current Place des Arts volunteer, you must first submit a Volunteer Application and complete a volunteer interview.

* Required Fields

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email *

Availability for 2026 Summer Fun! Art Camp

For each week, select your availability for volunteering. Shifts are daily (Monday-Friday) in-person at Place des Arts. Note: Week 5 is a four-day week (Tuesday-Friday).

Week 1: July 6-10 * Full Days 8:30am - 4:00pmHalf Day Mornings 8:30am - 12:50pmHalf Day Afternoons 11:45am - 4:00pmAny timeNot available

Week 2: July 13-17 * Full Days 8:30am - 4:00pmHalf Day Mornings 8:30am - 12:50pmHalf Day Afternoons 11:45am - 4:00pmAny timeNot available

Week 3: July 20-24 * Full Days 8:30am - 4:00pmHalf Day Mornings 8:30am - 12:50pmHalf Day Afternoons 11:45am - 4:00pmAny timeNot available

Week 4: July 27-31 * Full Days 8:30am - 4:00pmHalf Day Mornings 8:30am - 12:50pmHalf Day Afternoons 11:45am - 4:00pmAny timeNot available

Week 5: August 4-7 * Full Days 8:30am - 4:00pmHalf Day Mornings 8:30am - 12:50pmHalf Day Afternoons 11:45am - 4:00pmAny timeNot available

Week 6: August 10-14 * Full Days 8:30am - 4:00pmHalf Day Mornings 8:30am - 12:50pmHalf Day Afternoons 11:45am - 4:00pmAny timeNot available

Preferences

Volunteers are scheduled based on availability. When possible, we will schedule volunteers for camps that suit their interests and/or with their preferred age group.

Please select all types of classes that you prefer to volunteer in: *

• Dance and Movement
• Visual Arts
• Literary Arts
• Theatre Arts
• Music
• All

Please select all age groups that you prefer to volunteer with: *

• 5-6 years
• 7-9 years
• 8-12 years
• All

Please select the role(s) that you would prefer to volunteer in: *

Block Volunteers are assigned to and responsible for their group of students and travel from class to class with them.
Classroom assistants are assigned to one teacher throughout their shift; they assist with managing and organizing the classroom and activity.

• Block Assistant
• Classroom Assistant
• Either

I understand: *

• that to be scheduled as a Summer Fun! volunteer, I am required to attend an in-person orientation session on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 4:30-6:30pm at Place des Arts.

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