Summer Fun program

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Date Posted June 12, 2023
Expiry Date of Posting June 20, 2023
Organization Name SaskAbilities
Contact Name Summer Fun
Mailing Address 1410 Kilburn Avenue
City Saskatoon
Postal Code S7M 2C2
Phone Number 306-717-5495
Fax Number
Email Address summerfun.saskatoon@saskabilities.ca
Web Site https://www.saskabilities.ca/
Position Title Summer Fun program
Job Description

SUMMER FUN provides children and youth experiencing disability the opportunity
to gain new experiences, make new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy safe and challenging
activities during the summer months!
WHO:
Looking for fun loving people, willing to help and learn new skills. 14 years of age or older.
No experience required!
WHAT:
As a Summer Fun volunteer, you will have the opportunity to engage in fun & exciting
community-based activities with children & youth aged six (6) to 22 experiencing physical and/or
intellectual disabilities. Your role will include helping the participants to actively engage in community-based
activities. Examples of activities include bowling, spray parks, Forestry Farm, city festivals, scavenger hunts,
theme parties, the Saskatoon Ex and much, much more!
WHEN:
July & August annually. Afternoon outings. Activities scheduled in advance.
The program does not run on Statutory Holidays.
WHERE:
Various community-based locations around Saskatoon!
HOW:
Contact the Summer Coordinators (June through August) at
summerfun.saskatoon@saskabilities.ca
DRESS:
Casual clothing, closed toe and heel shoes, activity appropriate.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
• Enthusiasm and active participation.
• Professional, respectful behaviour.
NOTE:
• Transportation to and from activities is the responsibility of the volunteer.
• The cost for the outings will be covered by SaskAbilities
(e.g., admission to movie, bowling, etc.)
• You will receive an Orientation in advance of volunteering!

Skills Required
Benefits to Volunteer
Days/Times Weekdays
Suitable For Teens (ages 13-17)
Adults (18 and over)
Work With Youths (ages 8-12)
Teens (ages 13-17)
Adults (18 and over)
People with physical challenges
People with mental challenges
Position Duration Short term (3 months or less)
Specific Dates Monday-Thursday 1-3PM
Application Deadline June 20, 2023
Application Procedure Phone
Email

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