About

Our medical volunteers play a vital role in creating a safe, fun, and memorable experience for our campers. We are committed to fully supporting our volunteers, ensuring they can create a safe and supportive environment at Zajac Ranch.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall health and well-being of campers, staff, and volunteers at Zajac Ranch for Children.
• Distribute medical supplies and equipment to program areas and cabins at the start of camp.
• Greet campers and their families during check-in, reviewing medication details such as dosage, routes, and schedules with parents.
• Review campers’ medical files to ensure all necessary medications and needs are accounted for and prepared.
• Organize and store all medications for both campers and staff.
• Administer medications in accordance with the directions provided by the camper’s MRP (Most Responsible Physician).
• Ensure that all medications and procedures are administered correctly and maintain appropriate records.
• Document incidents according to camp guidelines, including logbooks, health department reports, and incident reports.
• Respond promptly to first aid needs of campers and staff, treating minor illnesses, accidents, or mishaps.
• Provide short break relief for 1:1 personal support workers if needed.

Requirements

• Valid CPR-C certification (higher certifications are also accepted).
• Current practicing registration with a relevant regulatory college or association in British Columbia.
• A qualified professional in the field of medicine (MD) or nursing (RN, LPN, RPN, or NP). Students and paramedics are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on availability to pair with a nurse or doctor.

Perks

• Accommodation is provided in a newly built medical residence, located near the medical center, featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
• Meals are provided by the camp chef.
• Medical volunteers are welcome to bring up to two children (ages 7 or older) to camp, with camp fees waived for them.
• Volunteers attending for more than one consecutive week can stay in the medical residence over the weekend

How to Apply:

Interested parties should apply by following the link below. Only applicants that meet the requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Zajac Ranch for Children is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We thank all interested parties however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Salary:

We are seeking the following volunteers to support our summer camp season. Below is a brief description for each, but duties may expand pas some of these depending on need. We encourage those interested in volunteer opportunities to apply even if the listed items are not of direct interest, as we are always looking for talented individuals to help!

Volunteer Photographer

As a volunteer, no matter how short or long your stay, you will become a part of our staff team and a part of making the time our campers spend here as memorable as possible. Volunteer Photographer will help us take photos of each camper who is attending camp that week. It is a job that helps our social media team have quality images to use throughout the year for creative graphics and posts. You must be able to be able to obtain and maintain a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.

Volunteer Kitchen Support

As a volunteer, no matter how short or long your stay, you will become a part of our staff team and a part of making the time our campers spend here as memorable as possible. Volunteer Kitchen support will help in setting tables, busing dishes, meal prep and setting up and cleaning up from afternoon and evening snack. You must be able to obtain and maintain a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.

Volunteer Barn Helper

As a volunteer, no matter how short or long your stay, you will become a part of our staff team and a part of making the time our campers spend here as memorable as possible. Volunteer Barn Helper you will help with barn duties such as feeding, mucking stalls, sweeping, and assisting with the Equine camp program. You must be able to obtain and maintain a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.

How to Apply:

Interested parties should apply by following the link below. Only applicants that meet the requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Zajac Ranch for Children is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We thank all interested parties however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

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Organization Overview

The Mel Jr. & Marty Zajac Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, located in Vancouver, BC, whose mandate is to support children, seniors and those with special needs through innovative community projects focused on developing lifelong skills and independence. Our current major focus is Zajac Ranch for Children, a camp in Mission, BC, for children with chronic, life-threatening and/or debilitating conditions.

Located on the shores of Stave Lake in Mission, BC, just one hour east of Vancouver, Zajac Ranch for Children is situated on over 40 acres of pristine forested land. During the summer months, Zajac Ranch provides camps for children and young adults with chronic, life-threatening and/or debilitating conditions. In the off-season, Zajac Ranch welcomes school groups and private rentals. Revenue raised from site rentals goes to supporting Zajac Ranch for Children medical summer camps.

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