

volunteer donations bequests projects wish list charity camps working bee directorship	Charity Camps How old must you be? Counsellors must be at least 18 years of age and be prepared to have a police check, which the camp will carry out. A small number of Junior Counsellors attend camps – minimum age 16, as well as young people undergoing Duke of Edinburgh Award courses. Who makes a good counsellor? Counsellors need to be friendly, hard working and have an ability to communicate well and work closely with a diverse group of people. Experience in leading activities would be great. People need to enjoy working with children aged 9-12 years, have the flexibility to adhere to camp rules such as no alcohol, restricted smoking areas and a nightly curfew. Counsellors will also need to be willing to forgo much of their privacy for the week and spend virtually 24 hours / day with the children. They must also be able to react to new and unforseen situations and be committed to ensuring that the children have the best possible experience while they are at camp. Good counsellors are team players, always ready to help out. We are always on the look-out for people who have skills and experience working with children who have special needs – physical, intellectual, emotional and behavioural. Who are the children who come to camp? The Portsea Camp (previously The Lord Mayor’s Childrens’ Camp for country children) is a charitable organisation which for over 55 years has been providing seaside holidays for country, special needs and disadvantaged children from Victoria and southern NSW. This is an opportunity that they may not have otherwise had. Five, week-long camps are held in school holiday periods each year. Up to 270 children from country and metropolitan Victoria and southern NSW attend each school holiday camp. Who can become a camp counsellor? If you have no formal qualifications in child care or recreation, do not be disheartened. You may have other skills which will complement the team. Counsellors come from all areas of the community - teachers, artists, recreation specialists, musicians, nurses, youth workers, police, business people and parents - just to name a few. Ensuring children's safety The Portsea Camp is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and / or young people accessing our service. We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child safe environment at all times. We also support the rights and well-being of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all who stay with us. What to do if you would like to apply? If you would like to dedicate a week of your time to the camp and believe that you have something to offer please contact the camp either by telephone, e-mail or mail. You may like to assist as a children’s counsellor, recreation counsellor or as a nurse or doctor. CHILDREN'S COUNSELLORS Are responsible for the general welfare of the children and their supervision, both day and night RECREATION COUNSELLORS Are responsible for the planning and running of the activities. They are also involved in general camp duties to support the program. Junior Recreation Counsellors Junior Recreation Counsellors are a vital part of the Recreation Team, performing many supportive roles whilst gaining skills that will enable them to take on the mantle of running recreational activities after turning 18. NURSES AND DOCTORS Are responsible for general first aid and administering prescribed medication. What are the rewards? Heaps. You will make some of the best friends you’ll ever have. Like some of us you may even meet your lifetime partner. You will give kids a great experience many will never forget and you will get to spend a week at this wonderful location. Counsellors at the camp are guaranteed a rewarding time as well as gaining valuable experience in working with children in a residential setting. We also offer a bit of financial help - counsellors receive an allowance of $10 per day plus $30 towards travel expenses if they have to make their own way to camp.
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Charity Camps

How old must you be?

Counsellors must be at least 18 years of age and be prepared to have a police check, which the camp will carry out. A small number of Junior Counsellors attend camps – minimum age 16, as well as young people undergoing Duke of Edinburgh Award courses.

Who makes a good counsellor?

Counsellors need to be friendly, hard working and have an ability to communicate well and work closely with a diverse group of people. Experience in leading activities would be great. People need to enjoy working with children aged 9-12 years, have the flexibility to adhere to camp rules such as no alcohol, restricted smoking areas and a nightly curfew.

Counsellors will also need to be willing to forgo much of their privacy for the week and spend virtually 24 hours / day with the children. They must also be able to react to new and unforseen situations and be committed to ensuring that the children have the best possible experience while they are at camp. Good counsellors are team players, always ready to help out.

We are always on the look-out for people who have skills and experience working with children who have special needs – physical, intellectual, emotional and behavioural.

Who are the children who come to camp?

The Portsea Camp (previously The Lord Mayor’s Childrens’ Camp for country children) is a charitable organisation which for over 55 years has been providing seaside holidays for country, special needs and disadvantaged children from Victoria and southern NSW. This is an opportunity that they may not have otherwise had. Five, week-long camps are held in school holiday periods each year. Up to 270 children from country and metropolitan Victoria and southern NSW attend each school holiday camp.

Who can become a camp counsellor?

If you have no formal qualifications in child care or recreation, do not be disheartened. You may have other skills which will complement the team. Counsellors come from all areas of the community - teachers, artists, recreation specialists, musicians, nurses, youth workers, police, business people and parents - just to name a few.

Ensuring children's safety

The Portsea Camp is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and / or young people accessing our service. We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child safe environment at all times.

We also support the rights and well-being of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all who stay with us.

What to do if you would like to apply?

If you would like to dedicate a week of your time to the camp and believe that you have something to offer please contact the camp either by telephone, e-mail or mail. You may like to assist as a children’s counsellor, recreation counsellor or as a nurse or doctor.

CHILDREN'S COUNSELLORS

Are responsible for the general welfare of the children and their supervision, both day and night

RECREATION COUNSELLORS

Are responsible for the planning and running of the activities. They are also involved in general camp duties to support the program.

Junior Recreation Counsellors
Junior Recreation Counsellors are a vital part of the Recreation Team, performing many supportive roles whilst gaining skills that will enable them to take on the mantle of running recreational activities after turning 18.

NURSES AND DOCTORS

Are responsible for general first aid and administering prescribed medication.

What are the rewards?

Heaps. You will make some of the best friends you’ll ever have. Like some of us you may even meet your lifetime partner. You will give kids a great experience many will never forget and you will get to spend a week at this wonderful location. Counsellors at the camp are guaranteed a rewarding time as well as gaining valuable experience in working with children in a residential setting. We also offer a bit of financial help - counsellors receive an allowance of $10 per day plus $30 towards travel expenses if they have to make their own way to camp.